Originally Posted by
jlaw
Soma Supple Vitesse 700 x 48 - 'EX' (extra wear) or "SL" (super light). There is also the Soma Shikoro - significantly heavier but may be more durable.
I've used the Supple Vitesse EX, it's extremely similar to the Compass tires and Rivendell's Jack Brown tires. I think they're all made by Panaracer. Very high quality tires that roll superbly but not exactly bulletproof.