Wheelset American Classic 29 tubeless

[LlewellynFourie]

I've been looking at durable, light weight wheelsets. I ride tough terrain. One of my bike shop dealers recommended American Classic 29 Tubeless wheelsets.

 

I am new to this brand and would appreciate some inputs before I commit to the purchase. I read a review on bike radar, but need more inputs from guys who actually own a set.

 

My wheight is 71kg.

[MrJacques]

I'd rather go for ztr Arch or Flow, they should be tougher than the American Classics if you ride rough terrain.

[BlinkFan]

I've read on TheHub that people find the alloy to be very "soft". I.e. they dent easily when the rim hits a rock through the tyre.

 

Do a search, quite a lot of opinions on them.

[Errie]

Howzit Llewellyn... as you know, theres generally a trade off between strengh and weight.

 

I have been riding American Classics '29 hard for the past year over all kinds of terain and have had no issues at all. Im very happy with the set.

[Cycle Fan]

Also have a set of 29" AM Classics and love them. No issues so far and they look awesome...

[Bat-ass]

I'v been bashing mine around for ages and they are still dead true and 100%.... Something i really like about the rear hub is the steel inserts on the freehub body to stop the cassette chowing into it....

[Eldron]

I have the first version and still maintain they are the best bang for buck wheel around. That said I have had the bend the rim shoulder back into place a few times where I smacked rocks.

 

The new version has lost the plot a bit in terms of price.

 

If I was going to buy a new set of wheels it would probably be the Mavic Crossmax.

 

I can't wait for Shimano to bring out the XTR version of their MT75/XT wheel - that will be a winner!

[BergForce]

I ride the lighter Race version and I`m very happy. At 71kg you are well withing the weight limit for the Race version.

[LlewellynFourie]

Also have a set of 29" AM Classics and love them. No issues so far and they look awesome...

They do look pretty awesum...love the red colour for the hubs.

[LlewellynFourie]

I have the first version and still maintain they are the best bang for buck wheel around. That said I have had the bend the rim shoulder back into place a few times where I smacked rocks.

 

The new version has lost the plot a bit in terms of price.

 

If I was going to buy a new set of wheels it would probably be the Mavic Crossmax.

 

I can't wait for Shimano to bring out the XTR version of their MT75/XT wheel - that will be a winner!

 

Shoe, XTR is a bit above my budget.

[LlewellynFourie]

I ride the lighter Race version and I`m very happy. At 71kg you are well withing the weight limit for the Race version.

 

Yeah, had a long, boring discussion with the minister of finance (wife) in my family. Unfortunately I wont be able to get the race set, but i guess the all mountain set (150g heavier) will suffice.

[LlewellynFourie]

I have the first version and still maintain they are the best bang for buck wheel around. That said I have had the bend the rim shoulder back into place a few times where I smacked rocks.

 

The new version has lost the plot a bit in terms of price.

 

If I was going to buy a new set of wheels it would probably be the Mavic Crossmax.

 

I can't wait for Shimano to bring out the XTR version of their MT75/XT wheel - that will be a winner!

 

My current wheelset came with the bike. Syncros? hubs, DT swiss black spokes and alex rims rim. Just wondered if this upgrade to american classic will really make such a huge difference?

[LlewellynFourie]

I'v been bashing mine around for ages and they are still dead true and 100%.... Something i really like about the rear hub is the steel inserts on the freehub body to stop the cassette chowing into it....

 

I'm a bit new in the mtb world. Left road cycling a year ago and havn't looked back since. These american classic wheels, will they out perform my current 29 wheels (syncros? hub, dt swiss spokes and alex rims rim on a scott scale 940) at my weight of 71kg? And if so, why?