I would also be interested in anyones view who has experience on the Genesis Road Saddle - my first brief impression wasn't favourable. What do you reckon the best thing to do is? The bike will mainly be used on the road for short commutes but will also be used on river banks, canal paths and Sustrans trails. Buy Schwalbe Sammy Slick HS 414 RaceGuard Mountain Bicycle Tire - Folding Bead (Black-Skin - 26 x 2.10) at Hurry Order by Dec. Trustpilot review 9. This tread concept will have fans forever and with good reason: provides smooth rolling, supreme grip. Of course it's not an either/or situation as I could buy the Gators and swap them out for the Sammys in November and change again in the spring. The Schwalbe Sammy Slick Dual Compound is a classic semi-slick. However as I will also be using the cdf when my road bike is off the road (rider error, repairs, servicing etc) I am starting to wonder if I might be better with Gatorskin 32's. I bought some Schwalbe Sammy Slick 35's in the Wiggle sale and was going to stick with them. Ideal early season dry conditions cross tyre or trail tyre for gravel bikes. Given that the roads of suburban Manchester are pothole riddled and strewn with glass and other debris I will be swapping the stock tyres (Conti Cyclocross race) for something with decent puncture protection. Schwalbe Sammy Slick The Sammy Slick from Schwalbe is as popular as ever and its clear to see why. Semi Slick clincher tyre with centre file tread and side knobbles. I am currently waiting to take delivery of a Genesis cdf as my new commuting/shopping/down the pub steed.