Upcoming: Vote to host the EHBPC, LFGSS Xmas Party
Go Back   London Fixed-gear and Single-speed > Bikes & Bits
Reload this Page American Classic
Search Posts Categories Calendar PhotosBlogs Members List Mark Forums Read Register

Welcome to the London Fixed-gear and Single-speed forums.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.

 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 12th August 2008   #1
rvlvr
American Classic

Hi all,

First time poster, etc.

Was surfing the web and saw American Classic hubs. Thought to ask as I've gathered you foul lot might be in the know.

So has anyone here tried American Classic hubs? I've tried to look for reviews, but haven't been able to come to any conclusion. Light they are, yes, but wouldn't want to find out if they are fragile the hard way.

Thank you.
  quote   reply
Registered users don't see adverts. Signup or signin to hide them.
Old 12th August 2008   #2
aidan
 
aidan's Avatar
they're probably shit.*
Last edited by aidan; 12th August 2008 at 15:22.. Reason: *an opinion based on no knoledge what so ever.
  quote   reply
Old 12th August 2008   #3
hippy
 
hippy's Avatar
I raced on their road hubs. Do they make track hubs?
  quote   reply
Old 12th August 2008   #4
31t®um
 
31t®um's Avatar
they are actually quite good, zipp used to use them on their carbon rims.
  quote   reply
Old 12th August 2008   #5
andyp
 
andyp's Avatar
I've just swapped out a pair of American Classic hubs on a pair of road wheels because I wasn't happy with the quality of the bearings, i.e. they are too small and it got to the point where I was replacing them too often. I've heard of other people having similar issues with the hubs.
  quote   reply
Old 12th August 2008   #6
rvlvr
Quote:
Originally Posted by hippy View Post
I raced on their road hubs. Do they make track hubs?
They do, yes: http://www.amclassic.com/track.html

These are the ones I referred to, weigh fukk all: http://www.amclassic.com/micro_58.html
  quote   reply
Old 12th August 2008   #7
andyp
 
andyp's Avatar
That's the same hub I have - in a pair of these. The bearings are tiny and just don't seem to be up to the task I'm afraid. I've replaced the hubs with a pair of Tune hubs, equally lightweight but much more robust in my experience.
  quote   reply
Old 13th August 2008   #8
rvlvr
Quote:
Originally Posted by andyp View Post
That's the same hub I have - in a pair of these. The bearings are tiny and just don't seem to be up to the task I'm afraid.
Thank you, andyp. Enough for me to steer clear of American Classics.
  quote   reply

Bookmarks Shortcuts
Posts Categories

Tags
american, classic
Registered users don't see adverts. Signup or signin to hide them.

« 1"1/8, 0 rake integrated forks. | Jim Docherty »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
For Sale: (or frame trade) American Classic front hub 32h MaLóL Classifieds & Shopping 0 24th June 2008 03:10
American football eyebrows Miscellaneous & Meaningless 1 4th February 2008 04:54
American Gangster CHUG_IT Miscellaneous & Meaningless 22 6th December 2007 07:04
American eBayers... oh my Roberto Miscellaneous & Meaningless 13 17th October 2007 14:56
American online shops runcible rakan General 18 24th May 2007 12:11

Creative Commons License All times are GMT. The time now is 12:46.
Contact Us - Home - Archive - Privacy Statement - W3C - Top