These days high performance road cycling tires can cost as much as tires for your car especially for tubeless road cycling tires. American Classic is looking to change that by embracing a direct-to-consumer approach to keep costs down while maintaining high quality. Although American Classic as a brand is best known for their legacy of well priced wheelsets, in 2021 they returned to the market with a full range of tires. In this review we’ll be looking at the high-performance Timekeeper road racing tires which retail at an impressive $30 for tubed versions and $35 for tubeless. Aside from the clever naming and budget friendly price, the Timekeepers utilize their signature Rubberforce S Tire compound for high grip and Stage 3 flat protection. American Classic currently offers the tires in two sizes: 700x25C as well as 700x28C in black or tan sidewall color schemes.
The Timekeeper tires the highest performance road cycling tires American Classic currently offers. Compared to the all-weather Torchbearer tires, the Timekeeper is optimized for performance. That means the Timekeeper is optimized for lower weight and rolling efficiency instead of flat protection. Per American Classic’s own rating the Timekeeper tires score a nearly perfect 9/10 for rolling efficiency with a less impressive 4/10 for flat protection. That means the Timekeeper is best saved for faster rides and events than everyday use. American Classic does claim the tires have Stage 3 flat protection but the 120 TPI tires feel quite soft and thin to the touch.
The tires use American Classic’s signature Rubberforce S rubber compound and a nearly slick tire tread design. They are directional though as they have subtle trapezoidal details along the sidewalls. With the tan sidewalls American Classic uses sleek silver lettering on the side for branding. You’ll find premium looking “TIMEKEEPER” text printed on the side and a subtle stripe with an American Classic logo on it. For those looking for a even more subtle look, the black sidewalls offer the same details in white lettering. Either version looks sleek and comparable to other high-end tires such as the Continental 5000S or Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. Speaking of competitors, the American Classic Timekeeper tires offer identical or lower weight which is particularly impressive given that they cost a third of the price...
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00:00 Intro
00:10 Unboxing + Specs
02:17 Fit + Finish
04:10 On The Road
05:18 Comparison (Continental 5000S)
06:18 The Final Score
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