All Kinds of Fast

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 81 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 1,763 grams, it more than holds its own on the climbs. 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.

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.

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MSRP:

Front wheel $1,325 / €1,172
Rear wheel  $1,625 / €1,428

Total Weight	1759g
Tire Bead Inside to Inside	16.25
Brake Track Top	23.48mm
Brake Track Bottom	25.73mm
Recommended Tire Width	21mm
Max recommended rider weight	250lbs
Front Wheel
Weight	821g
Rim Used	X82
Hub Used	88
Rim Depth	81mm
Aero Width	26.53mm
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	938g
Rim Used	X82
Hub Used	188
Rim Depth	81mm
Aero Width	26.53mm
Nominal Tire Bed Width	16.25mm
Spoke Count	20
Spoke Length Non-Drive	224mm
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