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404 Clincher

The clincher version of the 404 utilizes the same go-anywhere, win-anything 58mm rim depth of the tubular model but offers the everyday convenience of clincher tires and the reliability of an aluminum brake track.

For greater strength and reliability, Zipp's M2CM technology fuses the aluminum hoop to the inner carbon section during the molding process. Still, the 404 clincher’s 1658g total weight is less than many full-carbon clinchers. Of course, none of those other wheels offer Zipp’s exclusive features like ABLC dimples, VCLC vibration-reduction technologies, and the smooth, stiff, durable 88/188 hubset.

Total Weight 1658g
with Powertap 1893g
Front Wheel
Weight 772g
Rim Used 505
Hub Used 88
Spoke Count 16
Spoke Pattern Radial
Spoke Length 246mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Track Adaptable Yes
Dimpled Surface Yes
Rear Wheel
Weight 886g
Rim Used 505
Hub Used 188
Spoke Count 20
Spoke Length Non-Drive 248mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive Cross
Spoke Pattern Drive Radial
Spoke Length Drive 234mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
TestRider.com Review  July 2009

TestRider.com reviews the new 606 setup with the 404 and 808 wheels. http://www.testrider.com/fly.aspx?layout=player&video=100

Dr. Allen Lim and Jonathan Vaughters talk to testrider.com  March 2009

Ben Edwards of testrider.com caught up with Dr. Allen Lim and Jonathan Vaughters of Team Garmin Slipstream at the Amgen Tour of California.  Find out why riding Zipp Wheels during the Tour can give a rider the equivalant of an extra day of rest!

August 404 Clincher Review  October 2008

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ABLC™  (Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control)

Advanced Boundary Layer Control (ABLC) refers to the patented and instantly recognizable dimpled pattern found on most of our rims. ABLC smoothes airflow across the rim's surface and is tailored to every model from the 202 to the Sub9 disc. 2009 sees the third-generation of ABLC, with up to 4 times more dimples than before. Read More

VCLC™  (Visco-Elastic Constrained Layer Control)

Visco-Elastic Constrained Layer Control (VCLC) uses a vibration-absorbing material sandwiched between layers of rigid carbon laminate in the rim. When the wheel receives an impact from the road, much of the shock is absorbed by the VCLC system, delivering a 10% reduction in vibration. Read More

M2CM™  (Multi-Material Co-Molding)

Multi-Material Co-Molding (M2CM)ensures that Zipp clincher rims are the world's strongest. The process permanently fuses a sub-200 gram aluminum hoop to a carbon structure with the same dimpling as our tubular rims and our patented toroidal bulge, which acts as a leaf spring to reinforce the aluminum during impacts. The spokes lace directly to the carbon body for a fully structural rim that blends the ride feel of carbon with the braking performance of aluminum. Read More

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