AllAboutRides Posted February 25, 2016 Share Hi there, I'm currently in the market for a new wheelset, obvious choice would be a carbon set, but that is way to expensive. My options are: * Roval Alloy * American Classic Wide Lighting* ZTR Crest / Archex / FlowexAmerican Classic Race Hope you guys can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Brown Posted February 25, 2016 Share I went for the American Classic Wide Lightnings, and so far, after about 500km, I have no complaints. They're stiff and round and make even a 29x2.1 tyre nice and "fat". Whether grip is actually better or not I can't judge, I certainly feel as though my Maxxis Ardent's are gripping better than when I had them on my DT Swiss wheels. Flowex would be my next choice if I were to kill these. My 2c worth. AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted February 25, 2016 Share Roval alloy is crap and AC Race too soft. Haven't ridden them but most seem very happy with Wide Lightnings. ZTR Crest/Arch/Flow will do the job. AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakley360 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Gone the wide lightning way as well...and boy they can take a punishment- no regrets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PregoRoll Posted February 25, 2016 Share Wide Lightnings all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted February 25, 2016 Share American Classic Wide Lighting FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukelockie Posted February 25, 2016 Share Hi there, I'm currently in the market for a new wheelset, obvious choice would be a carbon set, but that is way to expensive. My options are: * Roval Alloy * American Classic Wide Lighting* ZTR Crest / Archex / FlowexAmerican Classic Race Hope you guys can help.Take it consideration what type of riding you will be doing before buying. Are you going to be putting the wheels through their paces on rock gardens/drops/etc. or will you do more cruising that doesn't involve as much stress on the wheels? I have Stans Arch EX on Stans hubs and I love them. AllAboutRides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutRides Posted February 25, 2016 Share As far as I know Wide Lighting is obviously Wider than the AM Race Wheelset, but the Race is way lighter than the WL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted February 25, 2016 Share Check out Carbonality for Carbon rims. I bought a set in Jan last year.R4000 to my door.Built them up on Hope hubs with Wheelsmith spokes.I've done:1x Trans Karoo, 1 x 100 Miler, 2 x 24Hr races, various other shorter events.8000km of traning. Couldn't be happier. Robodog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NelAndre Posted February 25, 2016 Share I am on Stans Arch EX on DT Swiss350 hubs.....very happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart Posted February 25, 2016 Share Whatever traning is...doesn't sound good when you say it out loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted February 25, 2016 Share I have about 4000km on my wide lightnings and they are still running great. Dinged the rear rim on my first ride on them, hasn't given me any problems. Ride 21psi rear and 20 front on 2.3in tyres, have maningi grip. I ride in the magaliesberg, lots of loose rock and plenty of loose silica on the trails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivr32 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Anyone got the Token C18 MTB wheels?Claimed weight is 1.5kg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmichael Posted February 25, 2016 Share Riaan kom nou man - South industries openmind, AllAboutRides, Matchstix and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robodog Posted February 25, 2016 Share WTB Frequency (choose your width i19, i23, i25) plus Hope hubs for the best allround wheelset in terms of weight, strength durability and price. Ysterperd and Jewbacca 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonF_ Posted February 25, 2016 Share As far as I know Wide Lighting is obviously Wider than the AM Race Wheelset, but the Race is way lighter than the WL130grms difference per set, Wide Lightnings dwarf the AC Race in durability and value for money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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