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Review: American Classic Carbonator wheelset

Following the success of their Wide Lightning wheels launched a couple of years ago, American Classic set out to design and build a carbon version. As one of the latest mountain bike wheels to go hookless, the Carbonator rim uses a much thicker spoke bed and rim wall for great impact resistance and durability. When […]

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On Test: American Classic Carbonator wheels

Following the success of their Wide Lightning wheels launched a couple of years ago, American Classic set out to design and build a carbon version. Featuring thicker sidewalls and 1mm wider outside profile than the aluminium Wide Lightnings (33mm vs 32mm outside, 26mm vs 29.3mm inside) to ensure durability, strength and stiffness. That extra material […]