American Classic Carbon 58 Clincher Wheelset Review



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We saw these gems at last year’s InterBike Show, however, it wasn’t until recent that American Classic announced the availability of it’s new 40 All-Carbon clincher wheelset.

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As the name might imply, the new wheelset features 40mm deep section. And, to keep trend with the increasingly popular approach to oversized rim width, the 40’s make use of a 22mm cross section. In addition, to greatly reduce overheating during prolonged periods of braking, AC uses a Basalt braking surface to help dissipate heat. Lastly, the wheels use there brand’s own hubs – laced with 18/24 AC bladed spokes.

American classic carbon 58 clincher wheelset in excellent condition. Wheels come with continental grand prix 4000 tyres and a sram red 10 speed cassette. Contact for more info. Shipping available across SA. Up for sale is a set of American Classic Carbon 58 tubular wheelset w/ American Classic Skewers. Conti GP Tires glued, and matching American Classic wheelbags. These wheels are in great condition, roll very true and are the same rims Zipp used on their 404s. I believe the AC hubs are much better than the zipps. Carbon/alloy clincher rim with 58mm deep V profile, features an aluminum bead for improved braking performance 3 spoke lacing pattern results in consistent spoke tension and increased rear wheel durability Lightweight high-low rear hub flange carries the. Disc brake wheelsets reviewed DT Swiss PR 1600 Spline 23. Read more: DT Swiss PR 1600 Spline 23 review DT Swiss has produced some exceptional wheels in the high-end market over the. Every gram counts.

American Classic recommends using the yellow SwissStop brake pads or Reynolds new Cyro Blue pads.

The wheels have a claimed weight of 1,580g, with a suggested retail price of $2250.00.

CARBON 40ALL CARBON CLINCHER

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American Classic Carbon 58 Clincher Wheelset Review 2

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American Classic Carbon 58 Clincher Wheelset Review 2017

  • DISCIPLINE

    Road | Triathlon

  • RIMS

    Carbon 40mm Series 3 All Carbon Clincher Rims 700c

  • SPOKES

    AC Bladed Spokes Black | AC Aluminum Spoke Nipples Silver | 18h Radial Front 24h 3-Cross Drive | Radial Non-Drive Rear

  • WEIGHT

    FRONT 726g | REAR 854g | PAIR 1580g

  • HUBS/SPACING

    Gray Color FRONT Micro 58 100mm | REAR AC High-low 130mm SPlINE Shimano/SRAM 10/11 or Campagnolo 10/11

  • QUICK RELEASE

    Cromoly QR’s

    Warcraft 1.26 patch

  • UPGRADES

    Ceramic Bearings | Titanium QR’s | Wheel Bag // Carbon specific brake pads recommended