American Classic race 29er vs Mavic Crossmax SLR 29er

[Lukep]

Weight is equal but which of these two is going to be the most durable and stiffest?

[Big JD]

Definitely the Crossmax, but quite a bit more expensive I think. The AC's are good value but very easily damaged.

[DIPSLICK]

Weight is equal but which of these two is going to be the most durable and stiffest?

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[D Vader]

Hub issues with Crossmax, and it is a lot narrower than AC race.

What are you going use them for/on?

[Lukep]

I am looking for wheels for the Epic next year.

They will be fitted to a Santa Cruz Tallboy

[arendoog]

My mavic 719 with hope hubs combo are strong, stiff ,light and durable .2 years ,4 stage races later and they have been cleaned and lubed only .Also fitted on tallboy

[Clinton H]

Before you purchase either , phone your LBS and ask for availability of common spares like a spoke and bearings etc . If you cant repair the wheel at your convenience don't buy it . The cost of the basic parts would also play a role .

My 2cents

[D Vader]

My mavic 719 with hope hubs combo are strong, stiff ,light and durable .2 years ,4 stage races later and they have been cleaned and lubed only .Also fitted on tallboy

This is a nice strong build , but it weighs about 2kg ( I have actually owned this set-up), very, very different from AC race 29er at 1450gr. Apples and onions.

Ac rims can be soft, but if build right and serviced they are fine. Would be very nice on Tallboy. Try them and if rim dings, then replace it with the new AC 101 rim ( same weight as Crest) and more robust than Ac race rim.

Edited September 19, 2013 by D Vader

[BMXER]

This is a nice strong build , but it weighs about 2kg ( I have actually owned this set-up), very, very different from AC race 29er at 1450gr. Apples and onions.

Ac rims can be soft, but if build right and serviced they are fine. Would be very nice on Tallboy. Try them and if rim dings, then replace it with the new AC 101 rim ( same weight as Crest) and more robust than Ac race rim.

 

I to have owned the 719 / hope, strong but heavy wheels. No need to true these wheels, they never go out...

 

I currently run the SLR's on my 29er and 26er, brilient wheels. I would recomend them any day of the week.