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American Classic Magnesium Clincher Road Wheelset 2012

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The new 2012 Magnesium is state-of-the-art wheel technology, unparalleled in the cycling industry. It is the fastest accelerating, best cornering race wheel available with the convenience of using clincher tires. Magnesium is lighter than aluminum and more durable than carbon, with a special ride quality of its own. The
decreased rotational weight of Mag rims allow the rider to reach speed quickly and hold it longer with lower energy output. The new wide semi-aero profile, 22mm wide × 22mm deep, is stiff and includes a new brushed brake track for improved braking performance. Bill Shook selected a new special magnesium alloy for its
corrosion resistance. New Series 3 spoke system and AC Race Blade spokes. Mags have the unique ability to dampen high frequency road vibration for a smooth ride.

Available March 2012

American Classic is taking the first steps into new technologies and ideas. Bill Shook believes that a rider’s cycling experience can be transformed with new designs and new materials. This is not the easiest choice and most are not brave enough to take a new path. Why magnesium? Magnesium is treasured in the automotive and aerospace industries for its lightness, strength and ductility. Magnesium is the perfect choice to meet our customers’ demand for high-strength, lower weight bicycle rims. Magnesium is lighter than aluminum and more durable than carbon fiber. Known for it´s dampening qualities, magnesium absorbs road shock and vibration. Bill Shook worked tirelessly studying the metallurgy of magnesium to find the right magnesium alloy. Bill developed proprietary manufacturing processes to roll-form thin-walled magnesium extrusions into clincher rims. As one of the final manufacturing details, each
rim receives a protective coating inside and out to resist corrosion. Developing magnesium technology resulted in our unique 300 gram magnesium rims that are stiff, strong, accelerate quickly,
corner hard and naturally dampen high frequency road vibration for a smooth ride. Try them to transform your cycling experience.

SPECS

DISCIPLINE  Road
WEIGHT  Front 467 gr  Rear 641 gr  Pair 1108 gr
HUBS  Front Micro 58 100mm  Rear RD 205 130mm
REAR SPLINE  Shimano/SRAM 9/10
or Campagnolo 9/10/11
LOOK & COLOR  NEW AC Black Uppercut with White Hubs
INCLUDED  Kool Stop All-Weather Brake Pads
EXTRAS  Ceramic Bearings, Ti QR’s, Wheel Bag
RIMS 
Magnesium 300 gr Clincher 700c
SPOKES  AC Race Blade 14/16 Gauge Spokes Black, AC Aluminum Nipples Silver, 24h Radial Front, 24h 3-Cross Drive, Radial Non-Drive Rear
NIPPLES  AC Aluminum Nipples Silver
28h Radial Front, 32h 3-Cross Rear
BEARINGS 
Front 688 Ceramic
Rear 6803C3 Ceramic
QUICK RELEASE Cromoly QR’s

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