I'm searching for more knowledge on new tires and puncture solutions. I know tires will still be susceptible to punctures and flats but just trying to get more knowledge so that I can start hunting around for good tires. Lots of good info in this forum.

I've gone less than 75 miles on my new bike with stock Schwalbe Lugano 700x25 tires and already got acquainted with the goathead thorn. However, I was able to patch up my first tire which was nice! Not unexpectedly however, it's leaking air way faster than the other and today I saw that it was completely flat again even though I pumped it again in the middle of last week. Do you ladies usually keep a patched tube or just swap out for a new one?

I was looking at the Gatorskins - what is the difference between fold and wire bead? I'd primarily be riding on fairly flat, decently paved roads with some hills. Of course, if they can handle occasional rides on gravel that would be awesome. Are there any 700x25 tires that can do that?