A little over 2 weeks ago, I took possession of a new bicycle. It was the first bicycle in over 30 years that lives where I live but wasn't built by me. Standing in the bike shop (Bicycle Revolution in the heart of Philadelphia) and waiting while they wrapped the handlebars was a strange experience...

Trying to decide the right tires to use on a "gravel"/"road-plus" bike isn't easy. Unlike a road bike, or an aggressive mountain bike, the tires need to meet a variety of goals, some of which are somewhat in conflict.