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303 Cyclocross

Over the 2010-2011 season, Katie Compton, Todd Wells, Tim Johnson, and Jeremy Powers rode the 303 Cyclocross wheelset to a slew of wins on the USGP circuit, the US national championships, and the World Cup. Apparently, the qualities that make the 303 ideal for "road" races like Paris-Roubaix also make it the ultimate tubular cyclocross wheelset.

The 303's 45mm-deep, 27.5mm-wide, fully toroidal rim profile acts like a leaf spring to dampen vibration on rough surfaces and minimize the chance of damage from major impacts.

Despite its toughness and stability, the 303 Cyclocross is lighter than many dedicated climbing wheelsets at just 1206 grams and provides excellent lateral stiffness when accelerating out of technical corners and punching over short, steep hills.

The 303’s wide, deep tire bed makes it easy to mount 32mm ‘cross tubulars and adds protection against pinch flats at low pressure. Its angled brake track improves modulation in all conditions. When the weather warms up, the 303 excels as a light, stiff road racing wheelset with the added benefits of Zipp’s exclusive aero technologies like our ABLC™ dimples.

The cyclocross version of the 303 is built with Zipp’s fully sealed 88/188 hubset with 24 front and 24 rear spokes.

 

Recommended and approved brake pads


Set Weight 1206g
Brake Track Top 25.34
Brake Track Bottom 26.14
Max recommended rider weight 275lbs
Front Wheel
Weight 554g
Rim Used 285v4
Hub Used 88
Rim Depth 45.0mm
Max Width 27.5mm
Spoke Count 24
Spoke Pattern Radial
Spoke Length 258mm
Track Adaptable Yes
Dimpled Surface Yes
External Nipples Yes
Rear Wheel
Weight 652g
Rim Used 285v4
Hub Used 188
Rim Depth 45.0mm
Max Width 27.5mm
Spoke Count 24
Spoke Length Non-Drive 260mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive Cross
Spoke Pattern Drive Radial
Spoke Length Drive 246mm
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
External Nipples Yes
VeloNews.com - Wrenched and Ridden  April 2010

Todd Wells' Specialized Tricross with Zipp 303s  December 2009

Todd Well's Specialized S-Works Tricross is featured on cxmagazine.com.  Check it out here.

Road Bike Action features Jeremy Powers' Cannondale with Zipp 303s  December 2009

Check out JPows cyclocross bike with Zipp 303s on roadbikeaction.com.

Katie Compton's Pro Bike  November 2009

Katie Compton's Cyclocross bike was featured on cyclingnews.com.  It features Zipp 303 cyclocross, Zipp TI Skewers, Zipp SLC2 Bars, Zipp Vuma Quad Crankset (custom non-Zipp rings) and Zipp's Tangente High Performance Cork Brake Pads.

Click here to see the bike review.

Jeremy Powers' Cyclocrossworld.com-Cannondale Cyclocross  November 2009

Jeremy Power's leaves his barrier jumping in the hands of the Zipp 303 Cyclocross.  Check out the review of his pro bike here.

Zipp Tweak 303 Cyclocross Tubular  August 2009

Gary Boulanger of bikeradar.com gives us a closer look at the Zipp 303 Cyclocross.  Click here for more.

New Product Spotlight: Zipp 303 Cyclocross Tubular Wheels - The Pro’s Choice for 2009?  August 2009

Check out Cyclocross Magazine's review of the Zipp 303 Cyclocross here.

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.

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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.

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Carbon Bridge™

Carbon Bridge uses a Kevlar® thread in a co-axial helix stitch to bind sheets of carbon to each other in our tubular rims. Because Kevlar is 350% more impact resistant than carbon, it can disperse shock more evenly throughout the carbon laminate, making for a rim that is practically bulletproof. In particular, Carbon Bridge reduces the vulnerability of the rim's tire bed, the area most susceptible to damage from impact.

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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.

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