Meant to add the Cazaderos, depending on who's selling, are within $5 of 
the Barlow's, which in my book is a wash.

Tom

On Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 4:56:59 PM UTC-5, tc wrote:
>
> Carla, 
> I have experience with the Barlows (standard) and loved them - they're 
> like butter.  But expensive at $62ish..  My wife still has a set on her 
> Sam. 
>
> I also have experience with the Continental "Contact Speed".   Officially 
> 700x42 but actual was less, I think 41, for me at 45psi on Dyads.   Much 
> cheaper than Barlow; Riv sells for $44.  They give a great, quite ride and 
> have surprising grip.  Nice profile too.  I had these on my SimpleOne, but 
> I got another pair to try out on my Homer after I get tired (maybe not 
> ever?) of the Soma Cazaderos...
>
> Cazaderos are excellent on pavement and hard pack.  Quiet on pavement.  
>  Looks great IMHO.  The Cazaderos, officially 700x42, actually measure 
> 40.5mm wide at 45 psi on Dyad rims that have an 18.6mm inner width.  
>
> No experience on gravel with either. However, recently I had to 
> unexpectedly veer off a paved greenway path into to a stretch of mud to 
> avoid a very deep puddle.  The bite afforded by the Caz's side knobs was 
> most appreciated ... I was preparing to dump my Homer but didn't have to; 
> likely with slick Barlows, I may well have dumped it.
>
> All 3 are very nice tires.  I'd give the Barlow's the smoothest ride 
> award, but only barely.  Every time I ride them I think about how buttery 
> smooth they are, but am a little afraid I'm gonna flat out, though that is 
> based on many other reviews and not my own experience.  Just a bit of a 
> nagging fear.  I don't read about loads of flats with either the Cazaderos 
> nor the Contact Speeds.I'd give the Cazaderos the award for most versatile 
> given the tread pattern, and my experiences.  The Contact Speeds get the 
> least expensive award, and depending on the bike, the great looker award.  
>
> Tom
>

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