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Old 04-29-08 | 11:38 PM
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American Classic wheels.

https://www.amclassic.com/track_clincher.html

Anyone riding them? how are they?

I've read that in the past years there has been issues with play frequently developing in the hubs, is this still an issue?

Pros and cons?

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Old 04-29-08 | 11:40 PM
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Old 04-29-08 | 11:42 PM
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^ that was so ridiculously useless i lol'd.

I don't actually have anything to add either, though. Sorry.
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Old 04-30-08 | 09:22 AM
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Never ridden them, but I could see that the low spoke count/likely stiffness might wreak havoc on cartridge bearings.

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^What?

Not sure what is more confusing. What I think he is trying to say or what he is actually saying.
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Old 04-30-08 | 04:07 PM
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the wheels aren't great. i'm not sure if they've addressed the play issue but i got some about a 8 months ago and wish i didn't. they're light. and strong. but the hubs suck. i just use them on the track only. which i guess is what they're made for.

oh and i own the 32 hole version, not the 20.
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Old 04-30-08 | 06:43 PM
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Thanks for the input, what exactly is it about the hubs that make them suck?

Bearings not smooth? Need a lot of maintenance? just wondering.

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Old 04-30-08 | 11:13 PM
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The hubs I have loosened pretty often and ended up with a lot of play. I somehow got it just right and they've been fine. However I don't ride them much considering they're mostly track use for me.
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