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VumaChrono

Please note Zipp has discontinued this item to focus on our core product lines of wheels, bars, stems and seatposts. We will continue to warranty and support any Zipp cranks.

9 seconds over 40 kilometers. Zipp's VumaChrono is simply that much faster than other aero cranksets. Compared to traditional cranksets, the savings can exceed 25 seconds.

To create its distinctive monocoque dome and airfoil arms, manufacturing each VumaChrono requires over 100 steps and takes an experienced worker almost half a day. The breakthrough shape and a massive 30mm aluminum spindle make the VumaChrono by far the stiffest crankset we’ve ever tested while keeping its assembled weight to just 860g including the bottom bracket (172.5mm, 53/39).

The VumaChrono has a unique, spider-less design with outer chainring held in place by 9 screws around the perimeter of the carbon face. The inner chainring has its own set of bolts, making the VumaChrono the first crank intended to accommodate both single and double chainring setups.

The VumaChrono has an ultra-narrow 146mm Q-factor. It includes a bottom bracket with our grade 3 ceramic bearings along with an installation tool made by Pedro’s. A spacer kit is available for compatibility with the BB30 bottom bracket standard.

Because time trialists and triathletes require such a high degree of personalization from their equipment, the VumaChrono is available in 6 lengths from 167.5mm to 180mm and three chainring combinations: 53/39, 54/42, or 55/42. Replacement chainrings are available in the Zipp online store.

Click here to listen to the ZippCast on the VumaChrono.

Lengths 167.5, 170, 172.5, 175, 177.5, 180mm
Assembled Weight 860g (53/39)
BB Thread Italian (70), English (68), BB30
Chainrings 53/39, 54/42, 55/42
Bearing Type Ceramic
BCD Custom
Q-factor 146mm
Crank Spare Parts Diagram [pdf]  

Download a pdf with an exploded diagram of the VumaChrono and VumaQuad and part numbers.

Crank Specs [pdf]  

Download a pdf of our crank specs from the 2009 Zipp Catalog.

Si3N4™  (Silicon Nitride Ceramic Bearings)

Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) ceramic bearings are 30% lighter than steel and 40% stronger. Each ball is over 1000X more round than the best steel bearing of any type, grade or benchmark.