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Hi all, I have a set of 650B American Classic wide lightnings on my Giant Trance. Really enjoy them. However, I notice that as I corner, there is a feeling of vibration/juddering almost as if the discs are touching the pads or something. The back end of the bike also feels a bit sketchy - like it's "loose". Anyone else experience this and have any idea what to do to resolve that?

Hi Hubbers, I have recently been looking into a new wheelset. I saw the AM Smoking Gun wheels at CWCycles the first time a couple of months back. Then already I thought they were quite amazing. My question is does anyone have a set? Has anyone ridden a set? How are they? Would it be better to go for the Wide Lightnings which also come at a better price? As I understand it though the wider you go the better the ride gets. According to several reviews they are quite amazing. The next set I but might become my only set so I would like to buy versatile quality wheels. I have also looked at a set of Arch MK3/Hope Pro 4. Had Arches previously and quite liked them. Any advice, reviews and opinions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks http://bikemob.co.za/2016/04/18/american-classic-smokin-guns-welcome-to-plush-sized-wheels/ http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/american-classic-smoking-gun-wheelset http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/american-classic-wide-lightning-29er-wheelset http://www.cwcycles.co.za/product/ztr-29r-arch-mk3hope-pro-4-wheelset https://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-mtb/new-2016-american-classic-smoking-gun-29er-tubeless-wheelset.html https://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-mtb/american-classic-wide-lighting-29er-tubeless-wheelset.html

Although not the first to launch properly wide rims, American Classic's Wide Lightning were the first to offer extra width in a light and strong rim. Billed for anything from XC to Enduro, we put them to test to see for ourselves how they hold up after months of real-life use. Click here to view the article

Hi guys. I want to get some opinions on the Stan's ZTR Flow Ex rims built onto Hope Hubs vs American Classic Wide Lightnings. I know the AC Wide Lightnings weighs around 1569 including rim tape, which is ridiculously low seeing that they're 29mm wide internally. I don't know what Hope Pro 2 Evo + ZTR Flows weigh, but it's not really the weight that will get my attention. How is the AC hub compared to a Hope Hub? How much maintenance would the two require? I'm around 107kgs and not at all a contender in any race, but would really like a wheel where the tyre does not roll over the rim and where it can handle my weight. I want the Toyota Hilux of bikes.. Which wheels would that be? Please also include any other contenders, the aim is value for money, not the best looking wheel that fails after a couple of rides... For now (and I'll keep a pro/con list updated) ZTR Flow + Hope: Pro - More options visibly, due to AMC only being available in brownish on blackHope's hub, which is known for ease of servicing and durabilityPriced R6499 (if same price as Crest or Arch Ex)No rider weight limitCon - I presume they will be heavier than Wide LightningHand built somewhere which may or may not be stronger than the mass produced Wide Lightnings25mm internal width1871g (only an issue if you're a weight weenie)Unknown - All adapters cheap and could be includedWarranty (if any) American Classic Wide Lightning: Pro - Tubeless tape installedTubeless valves installed1512g per setInternal width of > 29mm!!! Con - Not available as rim onlyOnly brownish on black rim available which may not match the rest of your bikeOnly available as a wheelset, thus no other hubs availableDifficult to source in SA, particularly at a discount to RRPMore flex than Flow, particularly if you're a heavier riderComplaints of slow freehub engagement on older setsSome complaints about the rim being dented easily, however where this happened it did not affect ride quality Additional items - Adaptability - Qr, 15mm, 20mm, 142 vs 135 unknown107kg rider weight limit No rider weight limit I have to put a disclaimer here, this is just things I think I know, not facts, and the purpose of this thread is to get input into ANY wheelset that can match this weight/durability at the most affordable price. Again, we're looking for the aftermarket wheelset that matches most fatties or intermediate riders that wants bulletproof wheels at the best bang for buck. If you feel there's other wheelsets I need to include, list them and I'll read up on them a bit...

So I'm saving up for a new set of wheels and I'm looking at the American Classic 29er wheels as I've heard great things about them. I ride XC/ Marathon and I'm not competeing for a podium but I do push for my best possible time. I weigh around 62kg and I want the wheels to last and be really solid as I don't the money to have them trued every second month. I'm looking at either the American Classic Wide Lightning or American Classic Race, so which isit worth the extra for the Race and are they as strong?