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23 June 2006: Top athletes benefit from Zipp technology
Meaningful competitive advantage from cutting-edge rim shapes, aerodynamics, hub design and function, the lightest cranks and exceptional handlebars and stems, have helped many riders achieve top performances. From Ironman to the GT series, individuals and race teams have gained from lower rolling resistance, improved comfort, lower energy expenditures and less air resistance thanks to Zipp's technology advances.
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21 June 2006: Gear bags are moving fast
The new Zipp gear bag is proving to be a hot item. The thoughtful design, neat style and the high quality craftsmanship are attracting attention among riders. Comments from early adopters have been very favorable, in particular, they have appreciated the many pockets and pouches, the 3 alternative ways to carry the bag and the separate lower compartment for wet or dirty clothes.
Did you know each bag comes with a high tech transition towel?
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16 June 2006: Did you know?
A Zipp SLC2 bar, carbon fiber end plugs and 145 stem will add under 300 grams to the weight of your bike. If you can get there for less, please be sure to let us know.
Our new gear bag weighs 1750 grams empty, has no less than 13 separate pockets, pouches and zipped compartments for all your goodies, and comes with a towel that can absorb and retain 8 times its weight in moisture.
We sell track cap front and rear kits, special brake pads that conduct heat away from the rim, minimise damage to carbon wheels and wear down clinchers far slower than other products we have tested.!
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15 June 2006: Zipp wheels continue to roll
70th Tour de Suisse, Stage 5: La Chaux-de-Fonds - Leukerbad, 210 km, Steve Morabito from Phonak wins big. Morabito moved ahead in the last kilometre and crossed the line at Leukerbad 14 seconds ahead of Jurgen Van Goolen (Discovery Channel). This Steve's first year as a professional.
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12 June 2006: Legh and Snowsill win big
Zipp wheels helped Legh win the Eagleman 1/2 Ironman and Snowsill to the top podium spot in Richards Bay, South Africa.
Emma Snowsill from Australia led the seventh stop of the 2006 BG Triathlon World Cup series, from the start to the finish line, winning in a time of 2:03:11.
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11 June 2006: Desiree Ficker third in Eagleman Ironman
Desiree (4:24:16) made up time on the bike leg, but not sufficient to haul in Natascha Badmann who finished 3:16 ahead. This race is named after - the American national bird, the Bald Eagle and skirts the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Strong tidal currents are a feature of the course.
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09 June 2006: Do you know?
 Zipp discs can be changed from a track to a cassette system?. We sell conversion kits compatible with either Shimano (red) or Campagnolo (blue).
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08 June 2006: David Zabriskie wins TT 3rd stage
Time trial specialist Zabriskie finished 53 seconds ahead of Floyd Landis and way ahead of the rest of the pack in stage 3. This win put Dave ahead of Philippe Gilberton by one point, but was not sufficient to give him the overall lead and the yellow jersey. Team CSC is still leading in the team competition with Phonak now in third position.
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07 June 2006: Wheel and gear bags - a great combo
We have noticed athletes, riders and travelers with a Zipp bag in each hand. This keeps high performance wheels safe, clothing and personal equipment in its place, and provides a neat way to balance your Zipp purchases while in transit. These bags are exceptional in their quality, utility and design - no wonder they are moving fast.
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06 June 2006: Vanessa Fernandes shines in Mardid Tri
 Fernandes won the 2006 Madrid BG Triathlon World Cup (1.5k swim, 40k draft legal bike, 10k run) in a time of 2:06:08 0n Saturday 3rd June. She ran to the front after completing the bike leg with a 1 minute 45 second deficit and pulled away from the pack to win by 36 seconds. This extends her record of consecutive triumphs in the triathlon World Cup to 10 in a row.
Perfect team work by Team CSC in the final stage of Tour de Luxembourg secured American rider Christian Vande Velde the overall victory, as he was one of four Team CSC-riders in the front group of 15 riders. He was joined by Team CSC's Allan Johansen in Third place finish.
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05 June 2006: Biking technology helps Escape From Alcatraz tri winners
Matt Reed rode to a 1:45 lead off the bike, and held on take 32-second victory over fellow American Andy Potts, finnishing in 2:03:36
Becky Lavelle rode a crushing 51:56 bike split - two minutes 42 seconds ahead of her closest pursuer to finish with a 66-second margin over runner-up Laura Bennettin 2:21:05 Just ask what wheels they were using!
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04 June 2006: Zipp wheels tops in Dauphine Libere Prologue
 Dave Zabriskie of CSC, riding in the Criterium Dauphine Libere Prologue, set the winning time of 4:35:84 thus putting 2 CSC riders in the top three. Stuart O'Grady made the other CSC pair on the podium. (Photo credit BBC)
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01 June 2006: Product availability
We have all our wheels in stock and ready to ship, Powertaps, tracks, crosses, Z series, 404, 303, CSC, 202, 606, 808 and more. Accessories are waiting to move, brake pads, cranks, stems, bars - have you seen our new SLC-2 bar, gear bag and socks yet?
Delays with carbon disc deliveries are coming down as our new equipment comes on-line after late delivery due to the gulf coast hurricanes. We are currently 2 weeks behind. Test our ability to ship within 24 hours.
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