What spokes do Zipp wheels use?
Both wheel sets have 18 front and 20 rear black Sapim racing spokes, are 11 or 10 speed (with ring spacer) compatible and come with either SRAM/Shimano or Campy free hubs and white decals only.
How do I know if my rims are zipped?
Authentic Zipp wheels have black Sapim C X-Ray spokes from Belgium. Zipp’s proprietary hubs are embossed with the oval “Z” logo. The carbon on the inner diameter of most all Zipp rims is embossed with “Handmade in Speedway, Indiana” or “Handmade in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.”
Are Zipp wheels Made in USA?
Zipp manufactures its wheels at home, in the United States. When it comes to carbon wheels (or carbon anything), most brands head for Asia, where specialized factories can lay up and mold literally anything one could need to build a bicycle.
Where are Zipp tires made?
Indianapolis, Indiana
The carbon on the inner diameter of most all Zipp rims is embossed with “Handmade in Speedway, Indiana” or “Handmade in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.”
What is a Zipp 404?
The 404 is a classic in Zipp’s arsenal that dates back to the early 1990s. Originally designed as a TT and race day specialist, the 404 has evolved to it’s current Firecrest shape making it well suited for all-around race-day and training use on any terrain.
How much faster are the new Zipp 404 wheels?
This, along with the improved efficiency of the wheelset, means that Zipp claims the new 404 design is 4.4 watts faster than its predecessor. Despite the aero penalty of a wider rim, Zipp claims a wheel and tyre combination that rolls more smoothly over imperfect road surfaces makes for a more efficient wheel on the whole.
How much do Zipp rims weigh?
My test pair weighs in at 703g for the front wheel and 824g for the rear (a very respectable 1,527g for the pair), including tubeless tapes, lockrings and valves. Zipp claims 1,450g, but that’s without the accessories required to get them on the road. The rims are laced with 24 standard J-bend spokes both front and rear through the ZR1 hubset.
What is the difference between the 404 and 404 Firecrest clincher?
Lighter Weight: The 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 75 grams lighter than its previous iteration. In both tubular and clincher versions, the wider Firecrest design better protects tires and places more rubber on the road while cornering without adding rolling resistance.
