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Old 11-06-21, 01:49 PM
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ehcoplex 
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The absolute minimum clearance at the chainstays for the 38c Barlow Pass tires has made me a tad nervous since I put them on my bike, so I dropped down to the 35c Bon Jon Pass (a friend gave me a 90s Peugeot touring bike to re-hab for my partner to (try to) get her into cycling, so the Barlows will go on that- it's got TONS of clearance... ). A neck/shoulder issue has kept me from riding much the past week or so, but from some short 'test' rides I definitely notice the difference between the 35s and the 38s. The Barlows are just a nicer, more comfy ride. Not a HUGE difference, but it's there, and probably will be even more pronounced on gravel. Makes me want a bike that will take 44c or 48c.....

The Bon Jon Pass tires were a little easier to get seated than the Barlows.
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