202
Developed in the wind tunnel, the 202 practically floats up the toughest ascents.
303s
Now available with Firecrest® technology the 303 is a serious do-it-all wheel.
- 303 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher
- 303 Firecrest® Tubular
- 303 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher Disc-brake
- 303 Firecrest® Tubular Disc-brake
60
Precision-engineered, high-performance carbon rim at a price that won’t create financial drag.
404s
One wheel all conditions.
- 404 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher
- 404 Firecrest® Tubular
- 404 650c Firecrest® Carbon Clincher
- 404 Firecrest® Track Tubular
808s
As fast as it is versatile.
CARBON
Our carbon fiber bars are a favorite for sprinters, 'crossers and triathletes everywhere.
SERVICE
COURSE SL
Designed to meet the needs of the rough-and-tumble world of professional bike racing.
SERVICE
COURSE
Offering a Short and Shallow bend to give riders a bar to suit their riding style and comfort.
AERO BARS
Designed to provide triathletes and time trial specialists with an aero-edge and optimized fit.
- Vuka Stealth
- VukaBull
- Vuka Alumina
- Vuka Alumina Clip (22.2)
- Vuka Extensions (22.2)
- Vuka Alumina Extensions (22.2)
- VukaR2C
SERVICE
COURSE SL
This stem is rigorously evaluated so your fit is perfect, every time.
SERVICE
COURSE
With 28 possible positions available, this stem can help anyone find the perfect fit.
CARBON
Done well, a seatpost disappears beneath you. Our SLSpeed seatposts take the edge off the rough roads.
SERVICE
COURSE SL
Matching our Service Course SL bars and stems in both form and function.
SERVICE
COURSE
Features an innovative low-profile clamp allowing greater for-aft adjustment.
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To achieve maximum performance with every Zipp wheelset, our engineers create uniquely tuned rim profiles for every combination of rim depth and tire style. So the process of developing the 808 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher was much more complex than merely adding clincher sidewalls to the 808 Tubular or increasing the depth of the 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher. Optimizing the revolutionary Firecrest aero-rim concept for an 82 mm depth and the distinct airflow pattern of clincher tires required us to evaluate a slew of minutely varied prototypes through CFD, or computational fluid dynamics, software and in the wind tunnel. At 27.5 mm wide, the final version is the fastest deep-section carbon clincher in the world. Yet, with a weight of only 1,730 grams, it more than holds its own on the climbs. New for the 2013 model year, the 808 Firecrest is available in two decal options, the stealthy Beyond Black or the distinctive Classic White decals. Both decal options feature black anodized hubs, black spokes and black nipples. The 808 Firecrest also has our 88/188 hubs, updated last year with a 7.5 mm-wider rear bearing stance, and a 2-degree cant on the non-driveside flange for increased stiffness and reliability. With Firecrest’s unparalleled approach to the wheel’s center of pressure, the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher also handles crosswinds with the stability you’d normally associate with a much shallower rim – making the 808 Carbon Clincher ideal for non-disc-legal courses like Kona. Plus, the wide rim shape provides efficient power transfer along with comfort and durability, making it an excellent choice for just about any terrain and riding style. In addition to Firecrest, all Zipp full-Carbon Clinchers feature an exclusive heat-resistant resin as part of the composite structure. Utilized in the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher, this technology prevents spikes in rim temperature and tire pressure that can impact performance and handling. In fact, heat dissipation is improved so substantially that ours are the only carbon clinchers to pass stringent European safety testing without limitations on rider weight or brake-pad options. So every rider can tackle even the longest, most technical descents with confidence. For triathletes and road racers seeking superior aero performance, stable handling, and the convenience of clinchers, there’s no faster all-around wheelset than the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher. Notes: Zipp wheels for model year 2013, which began shipping in October 2012, are compatible with cassettes of up to 11-speed to work with all modern drivetrains. This wheelset is not tubeless compatible. Use 20mm rim tape with this wheelset. Recommended and approved brake pads MSRP: Front wheel $1,337 / €1,184
Zipp called leader in carbon clinchers January 2013
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Great Britain's Cycling Plus magazine reports Zipp at forefront of testing and developing carbon clinchers.
Built to perform and last February 2012
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Triathlete Europe magazine review of the 808 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher ended with the concusions that these wheels were "built to perform and last." Click on PDF to read the review.
"Zipp Firecrest Carbon Clinchers" August 2011
NYVeloCity.com review the Zipp 404 and 808 Firecrest Carbon Clinchers here... Firecrest Profile The biggest new feature of the Firecrest wheels is the rim shape. Zipp had the obvious (in retrospect) epiphany that the rim should be optimized to cut through the air with the tire as both the leading and trailing edge. A quick perusal of the latest offerings from Hed, Enve, 3T, and Shimano would seem to suggest that Zipp are on to something. I wouldn’t be surprised if the Firecrest profile completely supplants the familiar vee shape in a few years.
Tour Magazine Wheel Test July 2011
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Zipp 808 Firecrest fastest in Germany's Tour Magazine Wheel test.
"Zipp's New Shape" July 2011
Tri-Magazine.net takes a closer look at the new Firecrest rim shape. Click here for the full story.
3gomagazine.com Video Review of the Zipp 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher June 2011
Check out 3/Go Magazine's video review of the Zipp 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher here.
"Zipp 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher" April 2011
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3/GO Magazine reviews the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher.
"Zipp Reinvents the Wheel." February 2011
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Cycling Weekly takes a closer look at the new Firecrest platform.
TriSports.com shows us the new 808 Firecrest October 2010
Tom Demerly from TriSports.com shows us the new 808 Firecrest from Interbike. Click here for the video.
"How Carbon Fiber Takes Your Wheelset Up a Notch." October 2010
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Check out "How Carbon Fiber Takes Your Wheelset Up a Notch" by Christopher Kautz in the September 2010 issue of Triathlete.
Firecrest
With the new proprietary Firecrest rim shape in our 202, 303, 404 and 808 Firecrest wheels, Zipp wheels make a bigger difference in more ways than ever. Not only is Firecrest more aerodynamic than any other rim design, it improves handling in crosswinds and overall ride quality.
Carbon Clincher
Our superior Carbon Clincher technology is the culmination of two years of intensive prototyping and testing. We worked with our composites supplier to develop an exclusive heat-resistant resin based on the materials used in motorsports brake systems. This proprietary technology improves heat management so substantially that all Zipp Carbon Clinchers pass stringent CEN safety standards.
ABLC™ (Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control)
Advanced Boundary Layer Control (ABLC) refers to the patented and instantly recognizable dimpled pattern found on all of our carbon rims. ABLC smoothes airflow across the rim's surface and is tailored to every model from the 202 to the Super-9 Disc. The third-generation of ABLC has up to four times more dimples than before.
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.
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. When it comes to precision and performance, there's really no comparison.
Wire EDM
Electron Discharge Machining allows us to cut the materials for our rear hub drive internals after they’ve been hardened through heat treating, negating the warping and imprecision caused by the heat-treating process.
Steel Bearings
Zipp is the only company specifying Swiss made highly specialized ball bearing cartridges. Working with a family owned Swiss bearing manufacturer, Zipp is able to attain a superior level of bearing smoothness and long life. Zipp ball bearings are specified to 10 millionths of an inch tolerance, guaranteeing that they are at least 2.5 times rounder and better matched than most company’s “high precision” balls, and more than five times tighter than most “precision” balls. |
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