How's the quality on American Classic hubs?
08-25-09, 04:04 PM
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How's the quality on American Classic hubs?
I need a 24h rear, and just found that American Classic makes one.
Not cheap at $133, is the quality there to back it up?
Not cheap at $133, is the quality there to back it up?
08-25-09, 04:15 PM
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For near that price go all the way... https://www.paulcomp.com/highflangerear.html
08-25-09, 04:20 PM
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Just to add in here, I love my Paul hub. The one thing about it I don't care for much is the 45mm chainline it gives me. Just be aware of that.
08-25-09, 05:08 PM
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There is a bit on the explanation in this review...
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/paul/
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/paul/
08-25-09, 05:32 PM
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you might want to check out the group buy for novatech FG hubs if you don't mind waiting.
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That would be way more reasonable than https://www.genisysconsulting.co.uk/royce-uk/hubs.htm
08-25-09, 05:59 PM
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08-25-09, 06:02 PM
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There is a bit on the explanation in this review...
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/paul/
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/paul/
08-25-09, 07:39 PM
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Yes, American Classic hubs are top-shelf stuff. I've built these hubs onto two sets of carbon rims that are being used at the international competitive level at the moment. They won a few Belgian six-days this winter, as I recall.
As good or better than Paul.
As good or better than Paul.
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group buy section.
https://www.bikeforums.net/group-buy/575710-novatec-fg-ss-hub-group-buy.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/group-buy/575710-novatec-fg-ss-hub-group-buy.html
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08-25-09, 08:30 PM
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This was the thread here in SSFG
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/570204-novatec-hubs.html
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/570204-novatec-hubs.html
08-25-09, 09:09 PM
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I have a set of american classics. I do not think there is any better for the price. I wish I could afford a set of their high end wheels.
08-26-09, 12:32 AM
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my AC track hubs are good quality but, the lockring, bolts and washers could be alot better!
I don't dig the 3/8" fasteners either, would rather have 9 and 10mm bolts.
I don't dig the 3/8" fasteners either, would rather have 9 and 10mm bolts.
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the daily durability of american classic products is often sacrificed when they are optimizing for weight.
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Sounds like the opinions are generally pretty positive. I think I'll pick one up in a bit.
It's going in a lightweight alloy/carbon rim with 24 spokes, I imagine I might have other problems first.
It's going in a lightweight alloy/carbon rim with 24 spokes, I imagine I might have other problems first.
08-27-09, 12:17 AM
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True enough. The wheels I built were all track-only. I have no idea how they would hold up to street riding, except that they're made of good forged materials and cartridge bearings.
08-27-09, 11:29 AM
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