NordicElf Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 I'm looking at 2 sets of wheels. The one set has a 34mm profile American classic 420 aero https://amclassic.com/index.php/wheels/420-aero-3.htmlVersus Irwin IAW-30 which are 30mm deep. http://irwincycling.co.za/product/iaw-30/ The Irwin's are quite a bit cheaper. and I like their hub but I really can't make up my mind! Will the 4mm deeper section make a difference? I currently have a set of 22mm Alu Edge Design's. I am looking for some kind of upgrade and something a little more aero - I'm not very heavy, I don't think I can go very aero. Any opinions out there?
Cylon Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 The AC 420's are a great wheelset and they have decent hubs. Although 4mm is unlikely to make much of an aero difference, they would definitely be my pick of the two.
s14phoenix Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 AC - purely because those 420 aeros have proven to be great wheels.
Patchelicious Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 AC 420 have a really good reputation. Good option.
NordicElf Posted October 3, 2016 Author Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for the opinions... so hard to decide... I definitely have analysis paralysis.
Veebee Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 the extra 4mm should make it look better too... I would go for the AC 420
Patchelicious Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Thanks for the opinions... so hard to decide... I definitely have analysis paralysis. Oh dont lie! Everybody has said that AC are better, you wanted us to say the Irwin's were better didnt you
'Dale Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Just check width of wheel and the amount of frame clearance....
IndianRoadie Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Oh dont lie! Everybody has said that AC are better, you wanted us to say the Irwin's were better didnt you savage
NordicElf Posted October 3, 2016 Author Posted October 3, 2016 Oh dont lie! Everybody has said that AC are better, you wanted us to say the Irwin's were better didnt you Well I was hoping the Irwin's would get a vote because my wallet most defnitely prefers them but I had my heart set on the AC's before the Irwin's arrived with their ceramic bearings and special price! Damnit! Doesn't help that I haven't seen either wheel in person. I did just do a reccie and looked at some token's, Fulcrums and Vision but to be honest I can't really tell the difference...
'Dale Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Oh, and I am yet to hear bad news about American Classic wiele, for black or brown stuff
NordicElf Posted October 3, 2016 Author Posted October 3, 2016 Just check width of wheel and the amount of frame clearance.... Yes, this was worrying me... how do I go about checking it? Just measure it? how much wiggle room do I need?
Patchelicious Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Well I was hoping the Irwin's would get a vote because my wallet most defnitely prefers them but I had my heart set on the AC's before the Irwin's arrived with their ceramic bearings and special price! Damnit! Doesn't help that I haven't seen either wheel in person. I did just do a reccie and looked at some token's, Fulcrums and Vision but to be honest I can't really tell the difference...Buy the wheels that you WANT, not the ones that you think you should get. Ride happy rather than mildly pleased.
Cylon Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 The AC's are fairly narrow (22mm outer width) so they are compatible with most frames
Pure Savage Posted October 3, 2016 Posted October 3, 2016 Well I was hoping the Irwin's would get a vote because my wallet most defnitely prefers them but I had my heart set on the AC's before the Irwin's arrived with their ceramic bearings and special price! Damnit! Doesn't help that I haven't seen either wheel in person. I did just do a reccie and looked at some token's, Fulcrums and Vision but to be honest I can't really tell the difference... You are lucky someone summoned me to the thread, Here are the 420's at R200 rand cheaper than the Irwins and free shipping. We have 2 riders that roll on the 420's and are happy with them. http://www.evobikes.co.za/wheels/wheelsets-road/american-classic-420-aero-3-wheelset.html Thread closed.
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