Have previously the Schwalbe Rapid Rob and the Mountain Kings dangers as well. The Race King without "Protection" and come to the conclusion that this is the absolute best coat for me here Not too hard that the grip is lost in the field and on the wet road, not too soft, that he holds only a few weeks. On the daily commute to work a great companion! Could just a tad bit less rolling resistance, but ride, endurance, feedback and (so far) are excellent safety record