Quote Originally Posted by Bad JuJu
Let me begin by saying that I absolutely LOVE TE and this board.

OK, having said that, let me suggest that you begin building a good relationship with an LBS that can advise you on questions like this, in addition to the excellent advice and support that we all get here. A good LBS person can look at your bike and discuss your riding habits and plans with you in an up-close and personal way that can never happen with your online bike buddies.
I love TE, too.

Thanks for the info on getting advise from my local LBS, which I would. I'm just trying to get some of 'your' opinions. My DH is very knowledgeable on these things. I am the complete opposite though and very non-mechanical to boot! I know what components are good, especially on my mtn bike, but really don't know too much about tires. OK I don't know anything about tires.

Kerry