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808 Clincher

Ridden by Jordan Rapp to a win at Ironman® Canada, the 808 clincher excels whenever the situation calls for an all-around wheelset with a heavy dose of aero attitude. The deep profile and 16/20 front/rear spoke count will satisfy even the most focused time-trial specialists and triathletes, yet it’s stable in crosswinds and stiff enough for the sprinters.

Plus, with the combination of its 81 mm profile and Zipp’s M2CM™ rim technology, the 808 clincher is as rugged as the Rockies, having outperformed all comers in drum impact testing in both the United States and Europe.

New for 2012, the 808 is available in a classic Falcon Grey or our new stealthy Beyond Black color scheme. Both feature our updated 88/188 hubs, with a 7.5 mm-wider rear bearing stance, and a 2-degree cant on the non-driveside flange for increased stiffness and reliability. 

Please use 16mm x 0.5mm x 700c rim tape to make tire mounting easier.

Recommended and approved brake pads

Note: this wheel uses our legacy hybrid-toroidal rim shape and NOT the Firecrest®.


MSRP:

808 Carbon/Aluminum Clincher:
Front wheel $1,125 / €1,039
Rear wheel  $1,375 / €1,261

808 Carbon/Aluminum Clincher (Campagnolo):
Front wheel $1,375 / €1,261
Rear wheel  $1,375 / €1,261

808 Carbon/Aluminum Clincher (SRAM/Shimano):
Front wheel $1,375 / €1,261
Rear wheel  $1,375 / €1,261
Total Weight 1921g
Tire Bead Inside to Inside 13.72
Brake Track Top 18.64mm
Brake Track Bottom 18.64mm
Recommended Tire Width 21mm
Max recommended rider weight 225lbs
Front Wheel
Weight 902g
Rim Used 520
Hub Used 88
Rim Depth 81.0mm
Aero Width 23.37mm
Spoke Count 16
Spoke Pattern Radial
Spoke Length 222mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Track Adaptable Yes
Dimpled Surface Yes
Ceramic Bearing After-market installation
External Nipples Yes
Rear Wheel
Weight 1019g
Rim Used 520
Hub Used 188
Rim Depth 81.0mm
Aero Width 23.37mm
Nominal Tire Bed Width 13.72mm
Spoke Count 20
Spoke Length Non-Drive 226mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive Cross
Spoke Pattern Drive Radial
Spoke Length Drive 210mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
Ceramic Bearing After-market installation
External Nipples Yes
Being Zipp 808.  April 2009 [pdf]

"Riding a set of 808 tubs is like going from clay wheels to polyurethane ones on a skateboard. You were used to the clay and it worked fine and you grew immune to it's limitations. However, when you latch on something that is steps ahead of what you have, it makes you wonder why you didn't make the jump sooner.  That's the feeling you get on the 808s compared to a basic wheel." Tim Schamber, ROAD, May 2009.

2009 Zipp 808, The Racing Post, April 2009  March 2009 [pdf]

Here’s the bottom line with the Zipp 808s: if you could inject the performance boost they give, they’d be outlawed.

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 technology is the most durable. When it comes to precision and performance, there's really no comparison. Read More

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