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Since I've been using these tyres on both my bikes exclusively, for a while now, I'll give a bit of an update.
I've taken recently to pumping the tyres sometimes to 140psi, but more commonly to 130psi, or just above. The stated max is 120psi, but I wondered about that, as the sidewalls may be the very strongest on any 700c tyre I can think of, so in theory, it could take higher pressures. It rolls beautifully at 140psi. Keep in mind that I am a heavy guy, so it would be a relative experience to someone much lighter.
Of course, there have been no punctures at all. And, I do quite regularly ride through glass. What does happen, is when a foreign body has somehow managed to break through the exterior rubber, it gets no further, and within a day or two, pops back out again. I have not had to do one repair, or glue up any cuts.
Another feature, is that the tyre changes shape over time. Its starts off as tall and quite thin, but once the miles get put in, it slowly changes to a rounder, wider profile. This also affects the handling characteristics for the better. It becomes a more gradual tyre in bahaviour, when turning sharply and quickly.
Lastly, Max above mentions that the Schwalbe Marathon Plus he's using, hasn't been wearing. Well I'd happily give Max my spare tyre (I bought 5 at one go) to make a comparison. I feel that the Halo Courier Berlin gives so little wear...that I'd be astonished if even the Marathon Plus could better it.
Max, when you're ready....