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An old thread, I know, but I just replaced the Maxxis Detonators on my commuter bike - they were OK I thought with maybe 1-2 punctures a month. They're starting to crack up in places, and the sidewalls are looking a bit battered.
Swapped them for Conti Topcontact 700x28's which were quite pricey but seemed like they had a nice compound, came with 2 free tubes and a 1 year get-a-puncture-get-a-free-tube guarantee which I thought seemed OK.
Slow as hell though (55mins to work instead of 45!) and hard work. The ride is different too, and I'm not sure it's better. Probably something to do with balancing on a ridge of rubber in the middle, rather than the nice even surface of a slick.
So, good for fitness training perhaps, but you could do the same thing just by having your rear brake half on...
Might see where I can get ahold of a replacement set of Detonators from...