{"id":39313,"date":"2022-07-13T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=687402"},"modified":"2022-07-13T06:22:24","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T04:22:24","slug":"american-classic-continues-resurgence-with-new-mountain-bike-tyre-collection","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/american-classic-continues-resurgence-with-new-mountain-bike-tyre-collection\/","title":{"rendered":"American Classic continues resurgence with new mountain bike tyre collection"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 13 July 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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American Classic is making a re-entry into mountain biking, launching four new tyres.<\/p>\n

The new mountain bike tyres<\/a> cover the downcountry<\/a>, trail<\/a> and enduro<\/a> categories.<\/p>\n

American Classic is known best for its wheels but sadly closed down in 2018<\/a> before relaunching in 2021, trading wheels for rubber. It launched a new collection<\/a> in September 2021, comprising road bike tyres<\/a> and gravel tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All of the tyres are offered in one width per wheel size and are tubeless-ready<\/a>. The brand says it has reached this decision to avoid adding complexity or increased costs.<\/p>\n

All of the tyres retail for \u00a335.50 to \u00a340 \/ \u20ac42.50 to \u20ac48 \/ $45 to $50 \/ AU$55 to AU$74.50, which is fairly competitive in a crowded market. Maxxis\u2019 Minion DHF and Assegai retail for \u00a375 and Pirelli\u2019s new Scorpion M<\/a> tyre range costs \u00a362.99.<\/p>\n

The tyres are backed by American Classic\u2019s Road Hazard Replacement Policy, which the brand says extends to the trails. This is an initiative where riders are offered 50 per cent off the retail price of a new American Classic tyre if a puncture or rip occurs on a tyre while riding and the tyre no longer holds air. The brand says there aren\u2019t any mileage or time limitations to this initiative.<\/p>\n

Construction technologies<\/h2>\n
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The TR-L is the brand\u2019s lightest casing for its Mauka downcountry tyre. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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With the exception of the Mauka, all of the other tyres are offered in the brand\u2019s trail casing. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Stage EN Armor is the brand\u2019s burliest casing for enduro riding. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe four new mountain bike tyres feature three carcass construction<\/a> technologies.\n

American Classic says its Stage TR Armor uses a specifically formulated tread compound optimised for trail use. It has a 2-ply 60 TPI casing with a triple tread compound.<\/p>\n

There is a Stage TR-L casing for the Mauka downcountry tyre, which is a lighter-weight version of the TR, a 1.5-ply 60 TPI casing.<\/p>\n

Finally, there\u2019s an enduro-specific casing called Stage EN, which uses a 2-ply 120 TPI casing with a triple tread compound.<\/p>\n

Range details<\/h2>\n

American Classic Mauka<\/h3>\n
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The Mauka is the brand\u2019s downcountry tyre aboard this (unreleased) Niner RKT 9 RDO.<\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A closer look at the Mauka\u2019s tread pattern. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The Mauka is a downcountry tyre available in a 29\u00d72.4in format. It retails for $45 and is claimed to weigh 830g.<\/p>\n

The tyre features the aforementioned lighter-weight Stage TR-L Armor construction. The casing is topped with American Classic\u2019s Rubberforce G compound \u201cfor impressive grip in off-road conditions\u201d.<\/p>\n

American Classic says the Mauka is intended for aggressive cross-country riding and \u201ccombine[s] a fast-rolling centre tread with sturdy side lugs\u201d.<\/p>\n

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American Classic Vulcanite<\/h3>\n
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The Vulcanite steps things up for gnarlier riding. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The taller knobs should translate to increased traction in loose terrain. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The Vulcanite is marketed as a \u2018go-anywhere\u2019 trail mountain bike tyre and features taller knobs for improved traction in loose terrain, with hatch marks and siping for additional traction in hardpack conditions, as well as ramped centre knobs for straight-line speed.<\/p>\n

American Classic claims its semi-open tread block layout reduces debris build-up and increases grip on rocky terrain and roots.<\/p>\n

The Vulcanite is available in either a 29\u00d72.5in or 27.5\u00d72.5in format. The tyre retails for $48 in its TR Armor casing, or $50 in EN Armor.<\/p>\n

Claimed weights are between 1,010g and 1,230g depending on the wheel size and tyre casing.<\/p>\n

American Classic Tectonite<\/h3>\n
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The Tectonite is the brand\u2019s front-specific tyre. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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A closer look at the Tectonite\u2019s tread pattern. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The Tectonite is a front-specific tyre and American Classic says it \u201crelies on a directional tread that includes ramped centre knobs, angled shoulder lugs and alternating transition knobs delivering numerous angles of traction in high-speed cornering\u201d.<\/p>\n

Available in a 29\u00d72.5in or 27.5\u00d72.5in width, the Tectonite TR Armor retails for $48 and the EN Armor equivalent for $50.<\/p>\n

Claimed weights are identical to the Vulcanite at a range of 1,010 to 1,230g.<\/p>\n

American Classic Basanite<\/h3>\n
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The Basanite rounds out the new range. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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The Basanite features a rear-specific tread pattern. <\/span> <\/figcaption> American Classic<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

The Basanite is a rear-specific tyre and American Classic claims it is ideal for \u201cloose berms, choppy trails and rugged rock gardens\u201d.<\/p>\n

The brand adds the tyre features ramped knobs for \u201cimproved rolling speed that alternate in shape and size for braking control\u201d.<\/p>\n

Like the Tectonite, the Basanite also features alternating shoulder lugs and central knobs for claimed improved grip. The knobs include hatch marks, which American Classic says improve grip on hardpack terrain.<\/p>\n

The tyre retails for $48 or $50, depending on casing. It is available in 29\u00d72.4in or 27.5\u00d72.4in widths, with claimed weights between 990g and 1,200g.<\/p>\n

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