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520 Clincher

The clincher version of the rims used in Zipp's incredibly fast 808 wheelset, the 81mm deep 520 is a mainstay for triathletes and time trials, and an up-and-coming winner on the road racing scene.

Wheels Utilized In 808
Weight 730g
Effective Rim Diameter 477mm
Aero Rim Width 24.00mm
Rim Depth 81.25mm
Hole Count 16/20
MAX/Cross/Custom Hole Counts 18,24,28
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
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