Review: American Classic Wide Lightning wheelset

[Lance Roberts]

I did it this morning . . . . .

 

Ag nee sies man!!

Show-off!!

[Pikey]

I did it this morning . . . . .

You gonna be well impressed. Good choice.

[Pikey]

But can you get them in 26?

Unfortunately not,also wanted them in 26" . Only 29" & 27.5"

[Captainturbo]

I bought a set from CWC Willowbridge. . R6500.. Couple of months ago. . Very happy and impressed. Did find that the rear hub engaged bit slower than my Shimano's hubs with Syncros rimms up Stairway to heaven at Meerendal. . As if there should be more rachet teeth... or they should be smaller... so yes.. be in correct gear and keep pedaling around tight corners. I saved 450gm on rear wheel and 350gm on ftont wheel.. same tyres and cealant.. with 107kg limit and me only 75kg.. they are pretty much bullet proof!

[Captainturbo]

O yes.. Just a reminder for all buying a set.. please set the bearing locks, so that the bearings do not get pinched tight when fastening QR or through axles. Too loose and the wheel will woble, to tight and you will have extra resistance. Still think it is the best value for money rimms out there... enjoy!

[Paul Ruinaard]

Does anyone know if any local folks have stock of these - I want a set but cant find them anywhere...

[Iwan Kemp]

Does anyone know if any local folks have stock of these - I want a set but cant find them anywhere...

 

Not yet. Last we heard they should have in 2 weeks. You can place a pre-order on evobikes.com - something I would strongly recommend as there are LOTS of people waiting.

[werner1619]

I am also looking for a 27,5 set :-)

 

( how sad that lbs has stock issues ... ? )

[NGUTF]

Are the WL's true tubeless (or what ever its called?) or do you have to run tape and all that other stuff to seal them proper? 

[Iwan Kemp]

Are the WL's true tubeless (or what ever its called?) or do you have to run tape and all that other stuff to seal them proper? 

 

 

They come standard with American Classic's own rim tape fitted. Have a look here

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/previews/on-test-american-classic-carbonator-wheels-r2367

[Cylon]

O yes.. Just a reminder for all buying a set.. please set the bearing locks, so that the bearings do not get pinched tight when fastening QR or through axles. Too loose and the wheel will woble, to tight and you will have extra resistance. Still think it is the best value for money rimms out there... enjoy!

 

Could you explain how to do this?

[Iwan Kemp]

Could you explain how to do this?

 

Easiest will be to ask your LBS to check this before leaving the store with your new wheels.

[Stevief]

Bought my WL set 2 weeks ago. My bike feels lighter and nippier. I have set many PB on climbs and the cornering ability of these wheels are insane. It's the best upgrade I have ever don. They roll so easily and they have such a wide contact patch that going downhill is very confidence inspiring. So chuffed I got them.

Edited August 9, 2015 by Stevief

[GrantRH]

Had mine for over a year now and they are still unbelievable.

 

Nice write-up Iwan!

[Doring]

Can anyone recommend tyres that go well with these? I like the idea of the wide rims "upsizing" the tyre size to some effect without the obvious weight gains. 

 

I have also heard of some folks having issues fitting, removing UST tyres with the rims - any truth to that?

[Iwan Kemp]

I've had several tires on Wide Lightnings and didn't have any issues with any. On wider rims tires with a rounded profile works best. What tires are you currently riding or would you like to ride? Let me know then we work our way back from there.