Meezo Posted January 5, 2018 Share hectic, anyone see this https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/news/industry-news/american-classic-halts-supply-worldwide-r7031 According to a statement released by Cape Cycle Systems, American Classic have notified them that the international brand has filed for voluntary closure.The statement from Cape Cycle Systems: To our IBD’s, retailers and loyal customers Cape Cycle Systems has received a cease trade notification from American Classic dated 31 December 2017. The Company American Classic may be up for sale but this we can’t substantiate. All Warranty issues will be honoured and we do have stock for sale. Edited January 5, 2018 by Meezo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knersboy Posted January 5, 2018 Share Just yesterday I serviced my AC freehub and was thinking what a great system that is, now I am not so positive. Surely after all the hoo haa is over they will be back in the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry King Posted January 5, 2018 Share Pity... great wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omumborombonga Posted January 5, 2018 Share Well that sucks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Smith Posted January 5, 2018 Share Pretty sure they will stay in SA (I really hope so - I am a huge fan). The company might just be bought by someone new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Posted January 5, 2018 Share Scary.... One of the big brands of world cycling. Let's hope they find a buyer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billygoat0523 Posted January 6, 2018 Share hey C1 Fracture... you just bought a pair of AC's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted January 6, 2018 Share Fork! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilipV Posted January 6, 2018 Share Makes me reassess the wheels etc I wanted to build with AC hubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cafe Racer Posted January 6, 2018 Share Great wheels, will be a pity if no one buys them out Andrew_Smith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveO:K Posted January 6, 2018 Share Well that sucks!You mean wheel that sucks. Great wheels. I am happy with my 29er race wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted January 6, 2018 Share This is what happens when you build your rims out of cheese.... fanievb and nick_the_wheelbuilder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meezo Posted January 6, 2018 Share This is what happens when you build your rims out of cheese.... This is true, I've owned a few sets, all cheese Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taito Posted January 6, 2018 Share For the small okes ,,great cheese.I wonder if this could be true. SundayCycler and Andrew_Smith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breezer Posted January 6, 2018 Share Never had mtb wheels, but the road wheels are superb. taito 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pulse Posted January 6, 2018 Share http://www.bicycleretailer.com/industry-news/2018/01/05/american-classic-closes-factory-puts-ip-assets-sale#.WlC8uSNXenM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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