Mavic ST Vs American classic 101

[Erroli8a8]

Hi All.

 

I am trying to fond out info on some wheels.

 

I weigh 101Kg and ride the weekend worrier races and the odd stage race during the year. I am looking to upgrade from my Syncro's wheels, I am looking for a stiffer and or lighter wheel.

 

The American Classic 101 with Hope 2 hubs or the Mavic ST?

 

from what I have found the weights are almost the same and the rider weight limits are +-120Kg.

 

The American Classic is R2K cheaper than the Mavics.

 

The Question is which is better and why?

[Skott5]

Mavic ST's.

Stiffer than the AM's and bullet proof - well I havent broken mine yet.

Then again I have a set of AM's that have been handed down to my son and they still going strong after 4 years.

 

But I would go Mavic if buying new now.

[Reg Lizard]

I'm 94kg's on a good day I have had 2 sets of Mavic Ksyrium SL rear wheel rims crack. Replaced it with a set of Mavic Cosmic Carbon rims and after 10 months the rear wheel rim also cracked. So you will understand that I am not the biggest Mavic fan out there