Any one who has done any length of cycle touring knows that your tires take a beating. Whether your're fully loaded, riding in shitty weather conditions, or attempting to carefully maneuver that patch of gravel and uneven asphalt, you need a tire that can handle it all. When we first began touring we wanted efficient tires that rolled smooth and allowed us to pedal fast (yes, we know we not road racers). But one quickly learns that the thin-walled, slick tires best suited to fast road biking aren't going to cut it for the demands of tour cycling. After replacing countless tubes, wearing through outer tires, and many other headaches, my bike was upgraded to a snazzy set of urban riding tires from Fyxation...the Session 700's in BRIGHT PINK to be exact. 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 'pattented Kevlar™ puncture protection', these tires are sturdy and have unbelievably great traction. With not having to worry about constant tube replacement, touring is much more enjoyable. From newly laid asphalt, to wet compacted limestone trails to gravel paths, these tires handle it all and more.
