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There's a trend at the moment for wider rims that help spread the tire improving traction. Ride a narrower tire and save weight. American Classic are leading the way and these Wide Lightning wheels are the start of things to come
There's a trend at the moment for wider rims that help spread the tire improving traction. Ride a narrower tire and save weight. American Classic are leading the way and these Wide Lightning wheels are the start of things to come
American Classic

American Classic Wide Lightning 29 Tubeless

£599.99
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Refund Policy

We operate a simple 28 days returns policy that applies to all products sold and delivered direct to you, the customer. This means that for any reason you decide that you no longer want the product you may return it in it's original packaging, un-used with the relevant tags attached back to us and once checked we will refund your money within 28 days or replace your product (subject to stock availability). This offer in non-transferable. We do not accept returns that are customer soiled unless faulty and part of a warrantly claim.

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Returning Products

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Our Returns Form can be downloaded here.



American Classic Wide Lightning 29 Tubeless

Season:14-15

Brand:American Classic

Code:acw14035

Thirty years of commitment to research and innovation yielded the worlds fastest, most advanced cross country race wheels in 26, 29 and new 650B sizes. Bill Shook designed this unique tubeless race wheel system emphasizing strength, durability and stiffness in a concept Bill calls, multiplying lightness. These rims are a whopping 28mm wide x 22mm deep. Ride a smaller, lighter tire because it spreads out across the rim without sacrificing traction and handling. American Classic wide Race rims offer improved ground control because the tire is not floating around. Bead barb technology hooks on the tire bead to secure the tires in place without burping. Lighter 14/16 AC Race Round spokes were specially designed for this hand built wheel system. Dominating at the races this season, American Classic racers prized their speed, quick accelerations, decisive cornering, nimble climbing, speedy descents, and low maintenance. A solid choice for pure speed at full throttle power. 

Technical Information
  • DISCIPLINE

    MTB | Cross Country | Enduro

  • RIMS

    MTB Wide lightning Tubeless Aluminum Disc Rims 29”

  • SPOKES

    AC 14/15 gauge Spokes Black | AC Aluminum Spoke Nipples Silver | 32h 3-Cross Front and Rear

  • WEIGHT

    FRONT 727g | REAR 842g | PAIR 1569g

  • HUBS/SPACING

    Gray Color FRONT Disc 130 100 mm | 15 mm Thru Axle Disc 100 mm | 9 mm Thru Axle Disc 100 mm | Lefty Disc 100mm | REAR Disc 225 135 mm | 10 mm x 135 mm Thru Axle Disc | 142 mm Thru Axle Disc | Shimano/SRAM 9/10/11 or SRAM XX1

  • INCLUDED

    AC Tubeless Tape Installed | AC Tubeless Valves

  • QUICK RELEASE

    Cromoly QR's

  • UPGRADES

    Ceramic Bearings | Titanium QR's | Wheel Bag Thru Axle QR's
    Can be ridden with regular tire and tube

  • BRAKE INTERFACE

    6 Bolt International Standard

Sizing Information
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