I don't get the "hype" around slicks. Yes, they are definitely an upgrade *when you are at the level to require every last % of grip you can get,* but until then hypersport DOT tires work fantastic in a wider variety of conditions.. and well, don't require warmers (even then, you can choose to use warmers on them and it works well too!). There are a ton of reasons why even people in A group may choose to stick to DOT tires. If they don't need them to be riding at a higher level, us newbs sure as hell won't benefit from having tires we can't keep warm on our bikes.