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American Classic Wide Lightning or Light Bicycle 35mm Carbon?
Trying to get the most out of my upgrade $, while shaving some grams off my stock wheels for my 27.5 rig. I'm 200lbs and an aggressive (but not insane) trail/AM rider looking for a wider rim.
The LB wheels are very popular on the site but I am having a hard time getting past dealing with a Chinese company, compared to a "reputable" US company. I'm also concerned about durability of the carbon rims compared to aluminum. Lots of rock gardens where I ride, and the occasional big hit. Should I even worry about that?
The Wide Lightning is just as light as the carbon wheels. Will they be as stiff? Should I be concerned with the short rim side wall.
With Hope hubs on the LB hoops they are just under $900 delivered. I can get the AC's for about $770 at my LBS. Have to keep it under $900 bucks though.
Thanks for your inputs!
Trying to get the most out of my upgrade $, while shaving some grams off my stock wheels for my 27.5 rig. I'm 200lbs and an aggressive (but not insane) trail/AM rider looking for a wider rim.
The LB wheels are very popular on the site but I am having a hard time getting past dealing with a Chinese company, compared to a "reputable" US company. I'm also concerned about durability of the carbon rims compared to aluminum. Lots of rock gardens where I ride, and the occasional big hit. Should I even worry about that?
The Wide Lightning is just as light as the carbon wheels. Will they be as stiff? Should I be concerned with the short rim side wall.
With Hope hubs on the LB hoops they are just under $900 delivered. I can get the AC's for about $770 at my LBS. Have to keep it under $900 bucks though.
Thanks for your inputs!