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Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Wheelset 2012
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Your Price: $2,700.00
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In the past two years, the 303 has emerged as one of the most
formidable wheels in the Pro Peloton, with wins in the Tour de France,
Paris-Roubaix, the Tour of Flanders, and more. Its speed, light weight,
and utter reliability have been proven in pro cycling's most demanding
races.
In 2010, the 303 made history by becoming the first carbon wheelset
to win cycling's Cobbled Classics on the brutal roads of both
Paris-Roubaix and the Tour of Flanders. Its wider rim provided extra
durability, and improved aerodynamics. That wider rim led to the
development of our revolutionary Firecrest platform, and now the revolution has come full circle.
The 303 has been completely redesigned with Firecrest shaping. The
Carbon Clincher preserves the aerodynamic advantages of its tubular
brother, while adding the convenience of a clincher tire. And at just
1498 grams, it's light enough to climb up the steepest gradients with
ease.
All of the hallmark characteristics of the 303 have improved with the
Firecrest Carbon Clincher. The Firecrest shaping optimizes the
aerodynamic profile of both the front half and the back half of the
wheel. In addition, Firecrest moves the center of pressure of the wheel
backwards, giving the 45mm-deep rim the crosswind stability a
box-section rim. At the same time, the 26.2mm-wide brake track allows
the clincher tire to take on a wider, more stable shape without
compromising rolling resistance. It's faster, simpler, and more stable.
Or as technical director Josh Poertner puts it, Firecrest is “lightning
in a bottle.”
The new wheels retain all the small details that make Zipp wheels
what they are. Exposed spoke nipples sit in the aerodynamic shadow of
the rims, keeping serviceability simple without compromising speed. And
our signature ABLC™ rim dimples squeeze every last second of performance
possible. To complete the package, Zipp has refined its venerable
88/188 hubset, reshaping the hub body, canting the non-drive side flange
by 8 degrees and moving the bearing out by 7.5mm to increase overall
stiffness and strength. The complete wheelsets come in two distinct
colors. The stealthy Beyond Black versions feature black anodized hubs,
black spokes, and black decals. The Falcon Grey wheelsets have a more
classic look, with gray anodized hubs, silver spokes and white decals.
| Total Weight
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1498g
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| Tire Bead Inside to Inside
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16.25mm
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| Brake Track Top
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23.34mm
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| Brake Track Bottom
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28mm
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| Recommended Tire Width
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23-32mm
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| Max recommended rider weight
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225lbs
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| Weight
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680g
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| Rim Used
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x45
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| Hub Used
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88
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| Rim Depth
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45mm
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| Aero Width
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28.50mm
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| Spoke Count
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18
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| Spoke Pattern
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Radial
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| Spoke Length
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258mm
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| Max Tire Pressure
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125psi
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| Track Adaptable
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Yes
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| Dimpled Surface
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Yes
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| Ceramic Bearing
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After-market
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| External Nipples
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Yes
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| Weight
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818g
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| Rim Used
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x45
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| Hub Used
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188
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| Rim Depth
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x45mm
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| Aero Width
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28.5mm
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| Nominal Tire Bed Width
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17.25mm
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| Spoke Count
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24
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| Spoke Length Non-Drive
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258mm
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| Spoke Pattern Non-Drive
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Cross
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| Spoke Pattern Drive
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Radial
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| Spoke Length Drive
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246mm
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| Max Tire Pressure
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125psi
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| Track Adaptable
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No
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| Dimpled Surface
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Yes
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| Ceramic Bearing
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After-market
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| External Nipples
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Yes
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