Hi Fellow bikers,

I need some advice.

I'm in the market for soem new 29er wheels and I like the American classic hups.
So thse two options made it to the final list. But what to decide? I weigh 68 Kg and ride marathons.

-American classic 29er race 2013 wheels.
Pro: Light, wide rims Cons: Rims dent easely, a bit of a screaming styling of the wheels.

-American classic hubs, Sapim cx-ray spokes, American classic 101 rims.
Pro: Light, all black Cons: Narrower rims. Rims not better as the 29er crest rims?

What would you choose and why?

Thanks! Rolfo

Wider rims every time! I also ride endurance 29er and love how the wider rim makes the tire more round. Lower rolling resistance, much improved corner drop in consistency. I also think that heavier wheels can be an advantage when the racing has fewer accelerations. Granted this depends on the course. Many marathon courses have less technical trails where greater rotating inertia helps hold a higher speed. This obviously becomes a disadvantage if there is tight turns, short steep climbs or anywhere speed changes allot and often.

I am a smooth 78kg rider and I have ruined a crest rim by denting, but spent 5 years on my AC wheels with no issues. Crests seemed soft for me.