I have an old Raleigh Eclipse that I use for commuting when the weather's a bit mucky, and the thought's crossed my mind that with its relatively wide clearances (it's got 40mm mudguards on, to give an idea) compared with modern road bikes it could be fitted with wider tyres than the current 25mm Rubinos to allow me to use bits of the TPT for a more pleasant ride. The bits I'm thinking of using are hard topped but loose stone rather than tarmac - disused railway lines. Full blown MTB totally unnecessary, but it's asking for a pinch flat with 23-25mm road tyres. Don't think it even warrants CX tyres, just a reliable touring tyre, 700c, around 28mm.
I don't want to go for broke on either rolling resistance or puncture protection; a middling compromise would be fine.
I don't want to go for broke on either rolling resistance or puncture protection; a middling compromise would be fine.