Zipp s legendary speed weapon, the 404 Firecrest, is better than ever. This go-to rim-brake wheel is, for the first time, tubeless ready. That means you can run reduced tyre pressure for reduced rolling resistance and increased cornering grip and compliance without the risk of pinch flats. This wheel s 58mm rim depth is a classic that has carried athletes to victory in every kind of event and situation every triathlon distance, breakaways, field sprints and hilly finishes. Zipp s ABLC Sawtooth Technology uses a complex dimpling pattern to improve aero efficiency. Zipp s ShowStopper textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. At the centre of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless rim-brake is a versatile and durable new hub set, the German engineered ZR1. If you had to choose just one wheel for road riding and racing, the 404 Firecrest Tubeless is a savvy and speedy choice.Size (wheels): 700cRim construction: Carbon - w/hooksTyre compatibility: Tube-type or tubeless tyresBrake compatibility: RimDriver body type: SRAM XDR, SRAM/Shimano roadRim - inside width: 19mmRim finish: UD fibre, adhesive decalsRim profile: SymmetricalWeight(g): 1621Weight based on: Wheel set in lightest configuration: quick release axles and XDR body. No tape or valve included. Front: 734g Rear: 887g
Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon TL Disc CL FrontIdeal for road, time trial or triathlon racing, this front wheel features a high-quality carbon rim construction for an excellent balance of stiffness, strength and an overall low weight on your ride. Zipp has also kitted out this model with some of its finest technologies including a hookless tubeless rim profile that's perfect for modern racing. This means you'll enjoy tubeless benefits such as the ability to run lower tyre pressures for increased stability, comfort and fewer chances of flats or punctures. Another highlight is its Centre-Lock disc brake compatibility, which allows for powerful and consistent braking performance as you maintain your momentum.Carbon Front Wheel with Hookless, Tubeless Rim ProfileThe 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, gran fondos, and riding over varied terrain. This wheel's 23mm internal width is perfect for running wider tubeless tyres at reduced air pressure, while its use of hookless (straight side) rims is integral to Making You Faster. With hookless, the transition between the tyre and the rim is more seamless and aero. Zipp's hookless rims also have more efficient resin distribution, which results in a lighter, stronger wheel.Total System Efficiency and ABLC Sawtooth TechnologyReady for racing, this front wheel is equipped with Zipp's Total System Efficiency (TSE) technology, which is an approach to speed on ever-changing roads and riding conditions. Specifically, TSE focuses on overcoming specific barriers to speed such as wind resistance, gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses. With the addition of ABLC Sawtooth technology, this model also uses an intricate dimpling pattern to improve aero efficiency. Coming complete with a German-engineered ZR1 DB hub that's versatile and durable, the Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon TL Disc CL Front wheel is a great choice of upgrade for road riding and racing.Features: Rim Material: Carbon, hookless Rim Finish: Unidirectional (UD) fibre, adhesive decals Axle Size: 12x100mm thru-axle Use: Road, Triathlon and Time Trial Rim Profile: Symmetrical Inner Rim Width: 23mm Max Outside Width: 28mm Rim Depth: 58mm Wheel Size: 700c Tubeless Ready: Yes, tubeless-ready hookless design Tyre Compatibility: Tubeless tyres only (hookless) Max Tyre Pressure: 73psi Brake Type: Centre Lock disc brake Hub: ZR1 Disc Brake Axle Material: Aluminium Nipple Material: Aluminium Nipple Anti-Rotation: Sapim Secure-Loc Spoke Type: CX-Ray Spoke Count: 24 Spoke Pattern: 2 cross Drive Side Spoke Length: 254mm Non-Drive Side Spoke Length: 252mm Bearings: Cartridge Steel bearings Surface Texture: ABLC SawTooth Single or Pair: Single front wheel Max Recommended Rider Weight: 250lbs Weight: 839gTechnologies: Versatile aero wheel for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile. Optimized tyre bed for easy tyre installation. Wide 23mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the road. ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with a better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement. Centre locking rotor interface. Lifetime warranty.Buy Zipp Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon TL Disc CL RearEngineered for performance, this rear wheel features a high-quality carbon rim construction for an excellent combination of stiffness, strength and an overall low weight on your ride. Zipp has also kitted out this model with some of its finest technologies including a hookless tubeless rim profile that's perfect for modern road, time trial or triathlon racing. This means you'll enjoy tubeless benefits such as the ability to run lower tyre pressures for increased stability, comfort and fewer chances of flats or punctures. Another highlight is its Centre-Lock disc brake compatibility, which allows for powerful and consistent braking performance as you maintain your momentum.Carbon Rear Wheel with Hookless, Tubeless Rim ProfileThe 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, gran fondos, and riding over varied terrain. This wheel's 23mm internal width is perfect for running wider tubeless tyres at reduced air pressure, while its use of hookless (straight side) rims is integral to Making You Faster. With hookless, the transition between the tyre and the rim is more seamless and aero. Zipp's hookless rims also have more efficient resin distribution, which results in a lighter, stronger wheel.Total System Efficiency and ABLC Sawtooth TechnologyReady for racing, this rear wheel is equipped with Zipp's Total System Efficiency (TSE) technology, which is an approach to speed on ever-changing roads and riding conditions. Specifically, TSE focuses on overcoming specific barriers to speed such as wind resistance, gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses. With the addition of ABLC Sawtooth technology, this model also uses an intricate dimpling pattern to improve aero efficiency. Coming complete with a German-engineered ZR1 DB hub that's versatile and durable, the Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon TL Disc CL Rear wheel is a great choice of upgrade for road riding and racing.Features: Rim Material: Carbon, hookless Rim Finish: Unidirectional (UD) fibre, adhesive decals Axle Size: 12x142mm thru-axle Use: Road, Triathlon and Time Trial Rim Profile: Symmetrical Inner Rim Width: 23mm Max Outside Width: 28mm Rim Depth: 58mm Wheel Size: 700c Tubeless Ready: Yes, tubeless-ready hookless design Tyre Compatibility: Tubeless tyres only (hookless) Max Tyre Pressure: 73psi Brake Type: Centre Lock disc brake Hub: ZR1 Disc Brake Freehub: Multiple options available to select Axle Material: Aluminium Nipple Material: Aluminium Nipple Anti-Rotation: Sapim Secure-Loc Spoke Type: CX-Ray Spoke Count: 24 Spoke Pattern: 2 cross Drive Side Spoke Length: 248mm Non-Drive Side Spoke Length: 252mm Bearings: Cartridge Steel bearings Surface Texture: ABLC SawTooth Single or Pair: Single rear wheel Max Recommended Rider Weight: 250lbs Weight: 981gTechnologies: Versatile aero wheel for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile. Optimized tyre bed for easy tyre installation. Wide 23mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the road. ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with a better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement. Centre locking rotor interface. Lifetime warranty.Buy Zipp Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless Front WheelZipp's legendary speed weapon, the 404 Firecrest, is better than ever. This go-to rim-brake front wheel is, for the first time, tubeless ready. That means you can run reduced tyre pressure for reduced rolling resistance and increased cornering grip and compliance without the risk of pinch flats. This front wheel's 58mm rim depth is a classic that has carried athletes to victory in every kind of event and situation - every triathlon distance, breakaways, field sprints and hilly finishes. Zipp's ABLC Sawtooth Technology uses a complex dimpling pattern to improve aero efficiency. Zipp's ShowStopper textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. At the centre of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless rim brake is a versatile and durable hub, the German-engineered ZR1. If you had to choose just one wheel for road riding and racing, the 404 Firecrest Tubeless is a savvy and speedy choice.ShowstopperZipp's industry leading Showstopper brake track continues to evolve and improve, providing unmatched stopping power and modulation regardless of weather conditions or the length of the descent. Showstopper is a complimenting pairing of a directional, moulded-in, texture with silicon carbide particles suspended in the surface resin. The current media blast process applied to all Zipp rims increases the surface roughness of the brake track providing the rider with consistent and responsive braking.AerobalanceZipp's sole mission is to help you go faster. That's why Zipp wheels are race-ready before they're camera-ready. For years, Zipp has used a combination of testing methods - wind tunnel, CFD computer simulations, pro athlete evaluations, on-road testing, and the RollingRoad ride simulator - to refine aero performance to new levels of excellence. Over the decades of innovation, Zipp's engineers have learned to look beyond just focusing on simply reducing aero drag. Instead, the goal now is to reduce aero drag while also minimising the effects of crosswinds on handling. This optimising of aero efficiency and crosswind stability became known internally at Zipp as AeroBalance. The approach began with Firecrest technology and has been advanced with the introduction of the NSW lineup, especially with the Sawtooth technology found in the 454 and 858 NSW. Sawtooth accomplishes this with a series of patented fin-shaped Hyperfoil nodes along the inner diameter of the rim that works together with the brand's HexFin ABLC dimples for improved airflow.Hexfin Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control (ABLC)The Sawtooth dimple design consists of 12 nodes that are specifically clocked to start aerodynamic shearing at a rate of 50hz at a rider speed of 20mph. Sawtooth accomplishes this by inducing small sheet vortices that shed at a low magnitude, but at a higher natural frequency, thus decreasing the laminar bubble effect on the aerodynamically shielded side of the rim's profile to further reduce high yaw drag and improve crosswind stability.Features: Rim Material: Carbon with UD Fibre finish and adhesive decals Use: Road Axle Type: QR 100 Caps (diameter 19mm) Internal Rim Width: 19mm Rim Depth: 58mm Rim Profile: Symmetrical Brake Compatibility: Rim Brake Size: 700c Tyre Compatibility: Clincher, Tubeless Ready Surface Texture: ABLC SawTooth Nipple Material: Aluminium Nipple Anti-rotation: Sapim Secure-loc Spoke Type: CX-Ray - Black Spoke Count: 18 Spoke Pattern: Radial Axle Material: Aluminium Bearings: Cartridge, Steel Max Tyre Pressure: 125psi Max Recommended Rider Weight: 250lbs Single or Pair: Single front wheelTechnologies: New Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speed. Built with Sapim CX Sprint J-bend spokes. Tubeless ensures secure performance even when ridden at lower tyre pressures. All-around aero 58mm rim depth with proven crosswind stability. ABLC Sawtooth dimple design helps manage air flow around the rim, and contributes to create a faster, more stable wheel. Showstopper textured brake track delivers superior modulation and shortest stopping distances in wet and dry conditions. Ships with QR end caps, quick release skewers.Manufacturer's Part Number: ZPWH8521000 Black 700cBuy Zipp Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
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,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
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
Specification:Orientation (wheels): Front,Size (wheels): 700c,Rim construction: Carbon,Tire compatibility: Clincher Tubeless Ready,Rim depth: 58mm,Surface texture: ABLC Dimples,Brake compatibility: Disc (Center Lock),Rim - inside width: 19mm,Rim profile: Symmetrical,Rim finish: UD fiber, Impress technology,Color (Decal): Standard,Nipple material: Aluminum,Nipple anti-rotation: Sapim Secure-Loc,Spoke type: CX-Sprint,Spoke count: 24,Spoke pattern: 2 Cross,Hub: ZR1 Disc Brake,Driver body type: n/a,Color (hub): Black,Axle type (Wheels): TA 12x100,Axle material: Aluminum front & rear,Bearings: Cartridge - Steel,Driver Mechanism: n/a,Driver body material: n/a,Max tire pressure: 125psi,Max recommended rider weight: 250lbs.
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 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 404 Firecrest Carbon 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 tyres at reduced air pressure.Technology: Total System Efficiency, ABLC DimplesVersatile race wheels for the modern road race bike with tubeless and hookless rim profileOptimized tyre bed for easy tyre installationWide 23mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the roadNew 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. Lockring is included with the wheelsXDR 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 790gLifetime Warranty*Lightest configuration: 12mm through axles and XDR body. No tape or valve included in weightThat 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 tyre 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 tyres required 286 watts to maintain a speed of 40kph. That s a 4-watt savings compared with the previous model 404 Firecrest. At the centre of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is a versatile and durable hub set, 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.
Zipp s 404 Firecrest Carbon 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 tyres at reduced air pressure.Technology: Total System Efficiency, ABLC DimplesVersatile race wheels for the modern road race bike with tubeless and hookless rim profileOptimized tyre bed for easy tyre installationWide 23mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the roadNew 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. Lockring is included with the wheelsXDR 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 790gLifetime Warranty*Lightest configuration: 12mm through axles and XDR body. No tape or valve included in weightThat 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 tyre 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 tyres required 286 watts to maintain a speed of 40kph. That s a 4-watt savings compared with the previous model 404 Firecrest. At the centre of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake is a versatile and durable hub set, 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.
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