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Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubular Wheelset 2012
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Your Price: $2,300.00
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The 58mm rim profile is a classic in Zipp’s arsenal that dates back
to the early ‘90s. These days, the 404 Tubular still winning races from
the Queen K to L’Alpe d’Huez. Now, with the advanced Firecrest aero rim shape, our leading all-around performer is an even greater threat to win any race on any terrain.
By controlling airflow around the back half of the wheel, Firecrest
makes the latest version of the 404 9 seconds faster than its
predecessor over 40km at a moderate 10-degree wind angle. At higher wind
angles, the improvements are even more dramatic in terms of both speed
and stability. That’s because Firecrest moves the center of pressure closer to the steering axis, so crosswinds exert lower side force on the wheel.
Aerodynamics aside, the 404’s new 27mm-wide profile offers a slew of
other benefits on the road. The upgraded lateral stiffness makes the 404
even more responsive to accelerations and more precise when cornering.
And its composite structure is designed to absorb impacts by flexing
slightly outward – which gives you a comfortable ride and long-term
durability.
Even with all these improvements, Firecrest technology hasn’t added a
gram to the 404 Tubular’s weight of just 1278g. On the climbs, it goes
toe-to-toe with shallower, less aero rivals. On the flats, it hangs with
deeper, less nimble competitors. If any one wheelset can do it all,
it’s the 404.
| Total Weight
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1278g
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| Brake Track Top
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21,93
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| Brake Track Bottom
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22.92
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| Recommended Tire Width
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21mm
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| Max recommended rider weight
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225lbs
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| Weight
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582g
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| Rim Used
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360FC
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| Hub Used
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88
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| Rim Depth
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58.0mm
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| Aero Width
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27.07mm
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| Spoke Count
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16
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| Spoke Pattern
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Radial
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| Spoke Length
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244mm
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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 installation
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| External Nipples
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Yes
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| Weight
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696g
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| Rim Used
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360FC
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| Hub Used
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188
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| Rim Depth
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58.0mm
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| Aero Width
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27.07mm
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| Nominal Tire Bed Width
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18.00mm
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| Spoke Count
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20
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| Spoke Length Non-Drive
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246mm
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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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232mm
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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 installation
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| External Nipples
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Yes
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