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American Classic Sprint 350

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American Classic Sprint 350
Run very freely while offering excellent acceleration and impressive resilience

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Reviewed: 9 June 2010 by Richard Hallett
American Classic's Sprint 350 wheelset features rims weighing a mere 350g each, impressive for an aluminium clincher design. The wheels are hand-built and finished and intended for all-round use and the rear has a rear freehub design unlike anything else on the market. In 700c format the wheels are built with 28 radial 14/15g spokes ...  Continue reading

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Seems odd to call a wheel with a beaded rim 'sprint'.

On the other hand.  I've got a apir of 'el cheapo' American Classic wheels (badged 'Topanga') and they are great. 20/24 bladed spokes Still running free and true after 2 years of carrying about 95-100kg of me over some pretty bad roads with minimal maintenance.  Not sure about the weight, as that tends not to be my first consideration.  The skewers are effective, but seriously naff.

Posted: 25/07/2010 11:45

In Brum, wheel often come in 'apirs'.

Posted: 25/07/2010 11:46

Don't you mean "tapirs"?

Posted: 26/07/2010 11:59

Handlebars come in Tapirs!!

Also, I understand that some time-trialists tapirs to improve aerodynamics.

Posted: 09/08/2010 19:43



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