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I was just asked privately about the differences between the Armadillo All Condition (that I use) and the Armadillo Roubaix that I observed (without use). This is my answer; it may help someone else in a choice between the two.
Good question _________, and until this past weekend I didn't know it. Funnily enough, I was in a bike shop on Sunday and had a good look at the structure of the Roubaix. The central rubber section is MUCH thicker than on the regular Armadillo. The sides seem not as robust, and there I guess is the weight saving over the Armadillo All Condition. The thickness of the central section would withstand normal bits of glass with ease, even without a kevlar belt beneath it.
So, in my opinion, the Roubaix may even be more difficult to puncture than the All Condition, due to the thickness of the central tread. The central tread is raised, and yet the tyre would be more supple, being a folding tyre, as opposed to rigid like the All Condition. Though more expensive, it appears worth it, if the ride is better, central tread is possibly more puncture resistant, and there is more grip (the rubber compund appears softer).
Hope that helps. And since it was such a good question, I hope you dont mind me posting the answer (not your identity) in the main thread.
-GA2G