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202 Tubular

Despite weighing only 1095 grams, the 202 is a versatile racing wheelset that just happens to climb like a mountain goat. Frank and Andy Schleck rode 202s to a 1-3 stage finish at Le Grand Bornand in the 2009 Tour de France. Carlos Sastre rode them to two stage wins at the 2009 Giro and when he took control of the 2008 Tour with a victory at l’Alpe d’Huez.

Away from the high mountains, Zipp triathlete Jan Frodeno won an Olympic gold medal on the 202. Proving its durability, the 202 became the first carbon wheel to finish Paris-Roubaix when Garmin-Slipstream’s Martijn Masskandt even rode it to a 4th place finish in 2008.

To get to the base of the climb, the 202’s 32mm toroidal profile was developed in the wind tunnel to roll on the flats as efficiently as many 45-50mm rims. After the summit, the 202’s high lateral stiffness delivers precise handling on tricky descents and crisp accelerations to finish off the competition.

We've spec'd the 202 with our 88/188 hubset and external spoke nipples for easier service with no aero penalty. Zipp's VCLC and Carbon Bridge technologies ensure that the 202's ride is comfortable, smooth, and rock-solid.

Total Weight 1095g
with Powertap 1309g
Front Wheel
Weight 484g
Rim Used 255
Hub Used 88
Spoke Count 18
Spoke Pattern Radial
Spoke Length 270mm
Track Adaptable Yes
Dimpled Surface Yes
External Nipples Yes
Rear Wheel
Weight 611g
Rim Used 255
Hub Used 188
Spoke Count 24
Spoke Length Non-Drive 272mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive Cross
Spoke Pattern Drive Radial
Spoke Length Drive 260mm
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
External Nipples Yes
Road Bike Action - Tech News: Zipp 202 Wheelset  August 2009

Used by Carlos Sastre to win on Alpe d’Huez and subsequently the 2008 Tour de France. The Zipp 202s are made for the mountains. Click here to read the online review.  

Gen Now. Christian Vande Velde.  May 2009

Road Magazine recently spoke with Christian Vande Velde....here is what he had to say about his experience with Zipp:

You’ve been using Zipp wheels for four years, what models are you going to be using this year? When the 1080’s came out I rode it around the parking lot, tested it in the wind tunnel and knew it was going to be a great wheel. The new 202’s have come a long way. They use to keep those in the trailer only to use on climbing days. Now those wheels are great and can be used for almost everything. They’re really fast on the flats and awesome on the climbs. Zipp is great and I don’t think there’s anyone better as far as the whole line of wheels go. From the flats, to the climbs, to the time trials, they are the best wheels on the market.

Testrider.com reviews the Zipp 202  March 2009

Ben Edwards from testrider.com reviews the Zipp 202.

88/188 Hub Technology

Every aspect of our 88 and 188 hubs sets a new benchmark. The standard steel bearings are the roundest in the industry. The 17mm axle is the stiffest of any road hub we've tested. The wire EDM-cut hub internals are the most precise. The SHIFT spoke hole technolgoy is the most durable. When it comes to precision and performance, there's really no comparison. Read More