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They seem the most universal choice to me, I could both ride some hard surfaces and maybe even a bit of SSCX racing with them. How did you find durability (wear especially when ridden on tarmac), wet traction and puncture protection? Did you have the 42-622 (28 x 1.60, 700x40C) size? Are they 40 or 42 mm wide when mounted?
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I had 700 40 and they came up as 38 on my 19mm rims.
Wet traction was a good enough improvement on my continental cyclo-cross speeds for me to make it up some muddy inclines that previously defeated me. Also much faster than I expected on the roads.
Can't speak too much for durability as I barely used them before I decided that riding my bike in the mud was a pita.
Belagerent
I was quite impressed by smart sams in 40mm. Seemed good for the price.