ZIPP 303 Firecrest 650b Tubeless Disc-Brake Front WheelThe definition of road cycling now includes gravel and dirt in addition to pavement. Simultaneously, bikes are evolving to meet the requirements of smaller riders. Zipp's 303 Firecrest 650b Tubeless Disc-Brake wheel was created to fulfil these needs. The smaller rim provides room within frames and forks for big-volume tyres, delivering improved comfort, compliance and cornering performance on the most challenging terrain. A 45mm rim profile reduces wind resistance, rolling resistance and weight but benefits from a wider internal width for enhanced performance and ride quality on almost every surface imaginable. ABLC (AERODYNAMIC BOUNDARY LAYER CONTROL)ABLC refers to the patented and instantly recognisable dimpled pattern found on all of Zipp's carbon rims. ABLC smooths airflow across the rim surface, and this latest third-gen iteration features up to four times more dimples than before.AEROBALANCEZipp wheels are race-ready before they are camera-ready. Using a combination of testing methods, Zipp refines aero performance to new levels of excellence. Aerobalance ensures the perfect balance of aero efficiency and crosswind stability. Product Details Rim Dimensions45mm Profile. 21mm InternalTubeless Compatible YesWeight613gHubZR1 DB. J-Bend. OLD 100mm. Centre Lock. 12mm Thru-Axle. BlackSpokesSapim CX-Sprint. J-Bend. Spoke Count24H Rim TechnologyCarbonMax PSI125PSI Rider Weight Limit130kgWarrantyZipp Limited Lifetime
Zipp’s 808 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher is pure engineering science. It has to be. To achieve speed with an 82mm rim depth is one thing, but to be fast but also high crosswind stability, well, that requires serious attention to detail. Yet that’s just what the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher accomplishes – speed with stability, what we call AeroBalance™ – which has made it a longtime favorite of triathletes, time trial specialists, as well as any cyclist in search of free speed. At Zipp, that search for aero efficiency is unrelenting. To that end, the latest iteration of the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher provides more speed, better control, and greater stopping power than its predecessor: More Speed: Revised rim profile for reduced aerodynamic drag developed by our advanced development team in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Greater AeroBalance™: ABLC™ Sawtooth™ Technology, a complex dimpling pattern first developed for our top-level NSW wheel lineup. This technology helps reduce high yaw drag while improving crosswind stability. This helps to achieve the optimization of low aerodynamic drag and crosswind stability, which we call AeroBalance. Better braking: Zipp’s ShowStopper™ textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. Lighter Weight: The 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 55 grams lighter than its previous iteration.
Zipp’s 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is the icon of speed with three decades of use. The 404’s heritage as Zipp’s icon of speed extends back decades, and its future is even brighter. At 58mm deep, the 404 Firecrest Tubeless is ideal for road races, time trial and triathlon, and gran fondos. The wheelset’s 23mm internal width is perfect for running wider tubeless tires at reduced air pressure. That is a vital component of Total System Efficiency, or TSE, an approach to speed on ever-changing roads and riding conditions. Specifically, TSE focuses on overcoming specific barriers to speed: wind resistance, gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses. Zipp’s ABLC Sawtooth Technology uses an intricate dimpling pattern to improve aero efficiency. Zipp’s use of hookless (straight side) rims in the 404 Firecrest is integral to Making You Faster. With hookless, the transition between the tire and the rim is more seamless and aero. Zipp’s hookless rims have more efficient resin distribution, which means lighter, stronger wheels. Outdoor testing commissioned by Zipp revealed the real-world gains of Zipp TSE. A bike- and-rider system weighing 85kg (187lbs) on the new 404 Firecrest with 25mm tires required 286 watts to maintain a speed of 40kph. That’s a 4-watt savings compared with the previous model 404 Firecrest. At the center of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is a versatile and durable hubset, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. If you had to choose just one wheel for road riding and racing, the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a savvy and speedy choice. Technology: Total System Efficiency ABLC Dimples Features: Versatile race wheelset for the modern road race bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Optimized tire bed for easy tire installation Wide 23mm rim profile creates a better tire interface to be fast on or off the road New ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Ships with 12mm front and rear end caps Center locking rotor interface. Lockring is included with the wheels XDR or SRAM/Shimano driver bodies Campagnolo driver body sold separately The 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is about 370 grams lighter than its predecessor 1450g wheelset* Front 660g Rear 790g Lifetime Warranty *Lightest configuration: 12mm through axles and XDR body. No tape or valve included in weight
Zipp’s 808 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher is pure engineering science. It has to be. To achieve speed with an 82mm rim depth is one thing, but to be fast but also high crosswind stability, well, that requires serious attention to detail. Yet that’s just what the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher accomplishes – speed with stability, what we call AeroBalance™ – which has made it a longtime favorite of triathletes, time trial specialists, as well as any cyclist in search of free speed. At Zipp, that search for aero efficiency is unrelenting. To that end, the latest iteration of the 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher provides more speed, better control, and greater stopping power than its predecessor: More Speed: Revised rim profile for reduced aerodynamic drag developed by our advanced development team in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Greater AeroBalance™: ABLC™ Sawtooth™ Technology, a complex dimpling pattern first developed for our top-level NSW wheel lineup. This technology helps reduce high yaw drag while improving crosswind stability. This helps to achieve the optimization of low aerodynamic drag and crosswind stability, which we call AeroBalance. Better braking: Zipp’s ShowStopper™ textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. Lighter Weight: The 808 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 55 grams lighter than its previous iteration.
Zipp’s 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is the icon of speed with three decades of use. The 404’s heritage as Zipp’s icon of speed extends back decades, and its future is even brighter. At 58mm deep, the 404 Firecrest Tubeless is ideal for road races, time trial and triathlon, and gran fondos. The wheelset’s 23mm internal width is perfect for running wider tubeless tires at reduced air pressure. That is a vital component of Total System Efficiency, or TSE, an approach to speed on ever-changing roads and riding conditions. Specifically, TSE focuses on overcoming specific barriers to speed: wind resistance, gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses. Zipp’s ABLC Sawtooth Technology uses an intricate dimpling pattern to improve aero efficiency. Zipp’s use of hookless (straight side) rims in the 404 Firecrest is integral to Making You Faster. With hookless, the transition between the tire and the rim is more seamless and aero. Zipp’s hookless rims have more efficient resin distribution, which means lighter, stronger wheels. Outdoor testing commissioned by Zipp revealed the real-world gains of Zipp TSE. A bike- and-rider system weighing 85kg (187lbs) on the new 404 Firecrest with 25mm tires required 286 watts to maintain a speed of 40kph. That’s a 4-watt savings compared with the previous model 404 Firecrest. At the center of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is a versatile and durable hubset, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. If you had to choose just one wheel for road riding and racing, the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a savvy and speedy choice. Technology: Total System Efficiency ABLC Dimples Features: Versatile race wheelset for the modern road race bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Optimized tire bed for easy tire installation Wide 23mm rim profile creates a better tire interface to be fast on or off the road New ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Ships with 12mm front and rear end caps Center locking rotor interface. Lockring is included with the wheels XDR or SRAM/Shimano driver bodies Campagnolo driver body sold separately The 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is about 370 grams lighter than its predecessor 1450g wheelset* Front 660g Rear 790g Lifetime Warranty *Lightest configuration: 12mm through axles and XDR body. No tape or valve included in weight
First launched in 2011, Zipp’s 404 Firecrest wheelsets are not only firmly established as one of the fastest wheels on the market, but also they have arguably helped shape the entire category of modern aerodynamic wheels. This iteration, to use the company’s term, is no less than a ‘Speed Weapon’; a ‘weapon’ that boasts a 58mm-deep rim and weighs less than ever at 1470g. It is now cheaper than before, making this a product that’s virtually a no brainer. Whether you’re looking for a wheelset fit for a Spring Classic, time trial, triathlon, or simply to compete against your mates on the weekend club run, this is an option which is hard to look past. Single Purpose: Speed Whereas the 303 Firecrest is Zipp’s premium all-rounder, which’ll happily serve its rider on or off road, the 404 is all about going fast. Somewhat unusually, the company aren’t claiming to have made a more aerodynamic rim, quite the opposite. As the rim is wider, the shape is actually less aerodynamic than the previous version. However, a multitude of other enhancements — what has been termed Total System Efficiency (TSE) — has enabled the developers to produce a faster-overall wheelset. In addition to examining how wind resistance affects the wheels, the effect of gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses have also been tested. Notably, the internal width of the rim is now wider at 23mm, and has been optimised for a tyre of 25–28mm — depending on rider size. This allows the tyre to be ran at a lower pressure and in turn means it can roll more smoothly over imperfect road surfaces, increasing efficiency and making for a faster wheel overall. The weight of the wheelset has also been reduced, increasing its speed and lessening the impact of gravity when going up-hill. All this adds up to a wheel that is faster on varied terrain and ever-changing riding conditions. Going Hookless Hookless rims are slowly becoming the de-facto choice for wheel makers, at least in the high-end wheel space. What this means is, instead of the traditional ‘hook’ on the inside of the rim, the wall is straight. This comes with a number of manufacturer-claimed benefits. For one, with a hookless rim, the transition between the tyre and rim is less abrupt, which helps to cut a cleaner shape through the air. As well as the performance benefits, hookless rims are also cheaper, easier, and more environmentally friendly to produce, all of which amounts to cost savings for the buyer. The Hub Spinning the wheelset is an all-new, German-engineered, versatile and durable hubset. Using a six-pawl freehub, with 66-point engagement, the hub has a pick-up angle of 5.45 degrees so that when you put the power down, it’s translated to forward motion almost instantly. Overall, if you are looking for just one wheelset for road riding, be that for racing or simply for fun, then the 404 Firecrest is a difficult option to look past. Product Features Versatile aero wheelset for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Optimised tyre bed for easy tyre installation Wide 23mm-rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the road New ZR1 DB hub, with 66 points of engagement, is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response Ships with 12mm front and rear-end caps Disc brake wheelset Centerlock rotor interface. Lockring is included with the wheels XDR™ or SRAM/Shimano driver bodies Campagnolo driver body sold separately Lifetime warranty
Zipp’s 303 Firecrest® Tubeless Disc-brake wheelset is designed for the real world… a world of imperfect conditions, road surfaces, and elements where the bottom line is simple. Efficiency = speed. It’s faster, lighter, and more capable over varied terrain—whether the surface is pavement in all its conditions or no pavement at all. Deeply rooted in Zipp’s drive to conquer the Spring Classics, the new 303 Firecrest is remade with a purpose-made approach for the demands of modern road bikes. When it comes to going fast on a bicycle, efficiency means reduced: Wind resistance, rolling resistance, rider fatigue, weight. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake was designed using real-world direct measurements (vs. primarily wind tunnel or computer simulation). The results were huge. Its rim is slightly more bulbous in design than its predecessor, with a 32mm outside width, a 25mm internal width, and a 40mm rim depth. The profile provides low drag and an improved transition between rim and tire, boosting aero efficiency on the road. The wide rim stance also features less tire deflection for reduced rolling resistance. The combination of the wider tire, increased tire volume, and lower tire pressure helps to reduce rider fatigue by smoothing out the ride over imperfect pavement and road conditions—the tire and wheel system absorbs the shaking, not the rider. At the center of the 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a versatile and durable new hubset, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. This hubset features 66 points of engagement for quicker response. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheelset is for dedicated cyclists who aspire to the latest in technology. Its competitors… in races, against peers, or simply conquering personal limits. This is about becoming faster and matching your motivation to the most advanced technology. Features: New Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speed Versatile endurance wheelset for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Lighter Weight than its predecessor, making it nimble and fast. Tubeless Made Easy, optimized tire bed sign allows for simple tool-free installation and removal with no need for an air compressor to seat the tire. Ultra-wide 25mm rim profile creates a better tire interface to be fast on or off the road New 40mm rim depth makes a light and aero wheel in every situation New ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Ships with 12mm front and rear end caps Center locking rotor interface. Lockring is included with the wheels XDR™ or SRAM/Shimano driver bodies Campagnolo driver body sold separately
Zipp’s 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is an all-around wheelset in every way. It’s rich in heritage yet loaded with innovations. It’s as adept in the mountains as it is on rolling hills, windswept farm lanes, or ferocious field sprints. At Zipp, we never rest on laurels. Our engineers can’t sit still long enough to – they’re too busy innovating. Think lighter weight. Think greater speed and control. Think increased stopping power. One of our all-time best-selling wheelsets, the 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher offers dramatic improvements over its predecessors: More Speed: Revised rim profile for reduced aerodynamic drag developed by our advanced development team in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Greater AeroBalance™: ABLC™ Sawtooth™ Technology, a complex dimpling pattern first developed for our top-level NSW wheel lineup. This technology helps to achieve the optimization of low aerodynamic drag and crosswind stability, which we call AeroBalance. Better braking: Zipp’s ShowStopper™ textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. Lighter Weight: The 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 145 grams lighter than its previous iteration.
If you had to choose just one wheel, the 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is a savvy and speedy choice. With a depth and shape proven in all conditions, it’s the all-around performer and the standard by which all other wheels are measured. Its 58mm rim depth is a classic all-around performer that has carried athletes to victory in every kind of event and situation – every triathlon distance, breakaways, field sprints and hilly finishes. This latest iteration of the 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is infused with technologies developed in our Indianapolis advanced development lab. The results mean better performance out on the road: More speed, better control, and greater stopping power than its predecessor: More Speed: Revised rim profile for reduced aerodynamic drag developed by our advanced development team in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. Greater AeroBalance™: ABLC™ Sawtooth™ Technology, a complex dimpling pattern first developed for our top-level NSW wheel lineup. This technology helps to achieve the optimization of low aerodynamic drag and crosswind stability, which we call AeroBalance. Better braking: Zipp’s ShowStopper™ textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. Lighter Weight: The 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 75 grams lighter than its previous iteration.
The Zipp 202 Firecrest Tubeless Disc Brake Wheels harnesses high technology for high adventure. This wheel is tubeless ready for road riding that doesn t always stay on smooth pavement.New logo and graphics that scream speedFirecrest rim Technology provides world class handling and stabilityTo ensure compatibility with any bike, our versatile ZR1 hubs come with swappable end caps to work with QR s and thru-axlesTubeless ensuring secure performance even when ridden at lower tyre pressures.The Zipp 202 Firecrest Tubeless retains its 32mm rim depth for a classic feel with real aero benefits. The wheel s 21mm internal width is aerodynamically optimised for use with 28mm wide tyres. Its tubeless design lets you run lower tyre pressures for improved grip and rolling resistance without the risk of pinch flats. At the centre of the 202 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is a durable and versatile new hub set. The ZR1 DB hub offers greater bearing durability and quicker engagement with a Centre locking brake interface.Orientation (wheels): RearSize (wheels): 700cRim construction: CarbonTire compatibility: Clincher Tubeless ReadyRim depth: 32mmSurface texture: ABLC SawToothBrake compatibility: Disc (Center Lock)Rim - inside width: 21mmRim profile: SymmetricalRim finish: UD fiber, adhesive decalsColor (Decal): StandardNipple material: AluminumNipple anti-rotation: Sapim Secure-LocSpoke type: CX-Ray - BlackSpoke count: 24Spoke pattern: 2 CrossHub: ZR1 Disc BrakeDriver body type: SRAM/Shimano Road or SRAM XDRColour (hub): BlackAxle type (Wheels): TA 12x142Axle material: Aluminum front & rearBearings: Cartridge - Stainless SteelDriver Mechanism: 6 Pawls Leaf SpringDriver body material: AluminumMax tyre pressure: 100psiMax recommended rider weight: 250lbs
Zipp s 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake Front Wheel is designed for the real world a world of imperfect conditions, road surfaces, and elements where the bottom line is simple. Efficiency = speed. It s faster, lighter, and more capable over varied terrain, whether the surface is pavement in all its conditions or no pavement at all. New Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speedVersatile endurance wheel for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profileLighter Weight than its predecessor, making it nimble and fast.Tubeless Made Easy, optimised tyre bed sign allows for simple tool-free installation and removal with no need for an air compressor to seat the tyre.Ultra-wide 25mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the roadNew 40mm rim depth makes a light and aero wheel in every situationNew ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durabilityShips with 12mm front and rear end capsCentre locking rotor interface. Lock ring is included with the wheelsDeeply rooted in Zipp s drive to conquer the Spring Classics, the new 303 Firecrest is remade with a purpose-made approach for the demands of modern road bikes. When it comes to going fast on a bicycle, efficiency means reduced: Wind resistance, rolling resistance, rider fatigue, weight. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake was designed using real-world direct measurements (vs. primarily wind tunnel or computer simulation). The results were huge. Its rim is slightly more bulbous in design than its predecessor, with a 30mm outside width, a 25mm internal width, and a 40mm rim depth. The profile provides low drag and an improved transition between rim and tyre, boosting aero efficiency on the road. The wide rim stance also features less tyre deflection for reduced rolling resistance. The combination of the wider tyre, increased tyre volume, and lower tyre pressure helps to reduce rider fatigue by smoothing out the ride over imperfect pavement and road conditions the tyre and wheel system absorbs the shaking, not the rider. At the centre of the 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a versatile and durable new hub, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheel is for dedicated cyclists who aspire to the latest in technology. Its competitors in races, against peers, or simply conquering personal limits. This is about becoming faster and matching your motivation to the most advanced technology.Orientation (wheels): FrontSize (wheels): 700cRim construction: CarbonTire compatibility: Clincher Tubeless ReadyRim depth: 40mmSurface texture: ABLC SawToothBrake compatibility: Disc (Center Lock)Rim - inside width: 25mmRim profile: SymmetricalRim finish: UD fiber, adhesive decalsColor (Decal): StandardNipple material: AluminumNipple anti-rotation: Sapim Secure-LocSpoke type: CX-SprintSpoke count: 24Spoke pattern: 2 CrossHubZ: R1 Disc BrakeDriver body type: n/aColour (hub): BlackAxle type (Wheels): TA 12x100Axle material: Aluminum front & rearBearings: Cartridge - Stainless SteelDriver Mechanism: n/aDriver body material: n/aMax tyre pressure: 73psiMax recommended rider weight: 250lbsPart Weight (g): 613Please Note: The below tyre brands have communicated to us that their tubeless models are compatible with our tubeless hookless straight side wheels. Riders wishing to run regular clincher tyres should check with the manufacturer if they are compatible with hookless rims. This is a guide and we still recommend consumers confirm compliance with their chosen tyre manufacturer: Zipp - Tangente Speed RT25, R28, and the Tangente Course G40 gravel tyreSchwalbe Rene Herse
Zipp s 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheel is designed for the real world a world of imperfect conditions, road surfaces, and elements where the bottom line is simple. Efficiency = speed. It s faster, lighter, and more capable over varied terrain, whether the surface is pavement in all its conditions or no pavement at all. New Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speedVersatile endurance wheel for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profileLighter Weight than its predecessor, making it nimble and fast.Tubeless Made Easy, optimised tyre bed sign allows for simple tool-free installation and removal with no need for an air compressor to seat the tyre.Ultra-wide 25mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the roadNew 40mm rim depth makes a light and aero wheel in every situationNew ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagementShips with 12mm front and rear end capsCentre locking rotor interface. Lock ring is included with the wheelsXDR or SRAM/Shimano driver bodiesCampagnolo driver body sold separatelyDeeply rooted in Zipp s drive to conquer the Spring Classics, the new 303 Firecrest is remade with a purpose-made approach for the demands of modern road bikes. When it comes to going fast on a bicycle, efficiency means reduced: Wind resistance, rolling resistance, rider fatigue, weight. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake was designed using real-world direct measurements (vs. primarily wind tunnel or computer simulation). The results were huge. Its rim is slightly more bulbous in design than its predecessor, with a 30mm outside width, a 25mm internal width, and a 40mm rim depth. The profile provides low drag and an improved transition between rim and tyre, boosting aero efficiency on the road. The wide rim stance also features less tyre deflection for reduced rolling resistance. The combination of the wider tyre, increased tyre volume, and lower tyre pressure helps to reduce rider fatigue by smoothing out the ride over imperfect pavement and road conditions the tyre and wheel system absorbs the shaking, not the rider. At the centre of the 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a versatile and durable new hub, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. This hub features 66 points of engagement for quicker response. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheel is for dedicated cyclists who aspire to the latest in technology. Its competitors in races, against peers, or simply conquering personal limits. This is about becoming faster and matching your motivation to the most advanced technology.Orientation (wheels): RearSize (wheels): 700cRim construction: CarbonTire compatibility: Clincher Tubeless ReadyRim depth: 40mmSurface texture: ABLC SawToothBrake compatibility: Disc (Center Lock)Rim - inside width: 25mmRim profile: SymmetricalRim finish: UD fiber, adhesive decalsColor (Decal): StandardNipple material: AluminumNipple anti-rotation: Sapim Secure-LocSpoke type: CX-SprintSpoke count: 24Spoke pattern: 2 CrossHub: ZR1 Disc BrakeDriver body type: SRAM/Shimano Road or SRAM XDRColor (hub): BlackAxle type (Wheels): TA 12x142Axle material: Aluminum front & rearBearings: Cartridge - Stainless SteelDriver Mechanism: 6 Pawls Leaf SpringDriver body material: AluminumMax tire pressure: 73psiMax recommended rider weight: 250lbsPart Weight (g): 739Please Note: The below tyre brands have communicated to us that their tubeless models are compatible with our tubeless hookless straight side wheels. Riders wishing to use regular clincher tyres should check with the manufacturer if they are compatible with hookless rims. This is a guide and we still recommend consumers confirm compliance with their chosen tyre manufacturer: Zipp - Tangente Speed RT25, R28, and the Tangente Course G40 gravel tyreSchwalbe Rene Herse