lukes_handle Posted October 29, 2015 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted October 29, 2015 Share Wide lighting BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 29, 2015 Share I would go for the Wide Lightning. The extra width have more advantages than the weight saving of the Race. With the Wide Lightnings you will be able to run race tires to save weight, but still have the kind of grip associated with knobblier tires. You will also be able to run lower pressures (especially at your weight) for extra traction. BarHugger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taito Posted October 29, 2015 Share I have the wide lightning and because you are a small rider they are perfect. Remember they are soft so you will put some dents into them if you impact sharp stuff with low pressures but they are great.I have ridden mine for 3 years and they are still sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwan Kemp Posted October 30, 2015 Share Wide Lightning Review HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbride Posted October 30, 2015 Share Also have the Wide Lightnings for a year now. They are awesome with the low pressures, I run 1.4 in front and 1.6 at the back. I'm 68kg. Just put a Nobby Nic 2.35 on last night in the front, eager to test it out the week-end at Hakahana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukes_handle Posted October 30, 2015 Share Thanks for all the help guys, wide lightnings seem the better choice. Anyone have any ideas where I can get ceramic bearings for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukes_handle Posted October 30, 2015 Share Also seems like these would be even better if they could be paired with Industry Nine hubs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted October 30, 2015 Share Also seems like these would be even better if they could be paired with Industry Nine hubs... .....REALLY NOT NECESSARY ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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