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@Jimmy_Fingers
Converting an old Plug frame into a fixed CX-type thingy, basically something I hit the miles and miles of towpath around me hard, so rough, hard-pack type surfaces. It also may get pressed into service as a commute hack. I am buying a CX front wheel to I can fit an hydraulic disc brake, but the rear is likely to be an old one I have lying about (in need of me re-building the axle) so a narrower road rim. Trying to trying to decide on tyres, judging I want 28-32c, fairly slick with a more aggressive pattern on the front. Clearance shouldn't be an issue (fitting an CX fork aussi).
Would a 32c tyre be too big for the rear rim? Which are people's preferred semi-slicks?
Considering Randonneurs in 32, but maybe something more aggressive upfront for handling in loose surfaces, and a Durano 28c at the rear, crazy combo?