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@TurtleRecall
When it started raining a few weeks ago I started getting punctures with my Vittoria Rubino Pros. After finding them absolutely terrifying in the wet and also spending more time than I'd like sitting around fixing punctures, I bought a pair of 23c Durano Pluses.
Obviously no punctures now and probably none ever but Christ, these things are heavy. They make my bike feel so sluggish and dead. I reckon my 'cruising' speed is reduced by about 2mph. I ran these for a few years before and never noticed. Must've been fitter and faster back in those days (also had a less hilly commute).