These beauties have proven their worth to the moon and back. Over 1000 miles they look barely used although they light pink color does tend to stay and look dirty. I would suggest a dark color if you're all about aesthetics. But, what I am most impressed about since their debut, I have not had to replace a SINGLE tube! While at first I was a bit skeptical of the so-called 'patented Kevlar™ puncture protection', these tires are sturdy and have unbelievably great traction. One of the disadvantages of this thick puncture-protection rubber is that these tires are stiff and more difficult to get on and off of your wheel frames than ordinary road slicks. But with a little extra patience and perhaps a friend with a helping hand, changing into these tires doesn't need to be a hassle. With not having to worry about constant tube replacement, touring is much more enjoyable and you shouldn't need to be taking these tires on and off for quite some time once they're installed. From newly laid asphalt, to wet compacted limestone trails to gravel paths, these tires handle just about every trail/road surface. That said, they are still narrow road tires and obviously not recommended for mountainous terrain!
