Zipp 808 Firecrest Tubeless Disc Brake Road Wheel Description:

The Zipp 808 Firecrest Tubeless Disc Brake Road Wheel features a deep profile and is designed for anyone looking to acquire maximum aerodynamic and performance gains for a race against the clock. At the center of the wheel is a German-engineered ZR1 disc brake hub that is packed with high performance stainless steel bearings that utilize low friction seals to keep grime from impacting performance and provide very low rolling resistance, and the rear wheel has a robust 6-pawl driving mechanism with 66 points of engagement that will turn each pedal stroke into rapid forward propulsion. Connecting these hubs to the rest of the wheel are premium Sapim CX-Sprint bladed stainless steel spokes that help the wheel to slice through the air and are stiff enough to add considerable stability to the wheel.

While the center of the 808 Firecrest wheel deserves honorable mention, the rim is where these wheels truly shine. These rims utilize a special unidirectional carbon fiber construction to reduce the rotating weight to a level typically associated with much shallower rims while retaining impressive impact strength. These deep dish rims also have a unique ABLC dimple pattern that will create more stability in crosswinds and will slide through the air so easily that the reduction in aero drag can be felt and measured in real world riding conditions. A 23mm inner rim width works with the hookless design to provide outstanding support and improved stability for modern large volume road tires, and the larger air volume produced by the wide inner rim channel and larger tires will provide a smooth ride and incredible traction especially through corners and over irregular surfaces. The integration of all of these impressive components and features together results in a comfortable, durable, lightweight, and super aerodynamic wheel that will allow a rider to blitz through triathlons, time trials, and any other pure test of speed easier and faster than ever before.

Notes: The max recommended system weight of these wheels (weight of the bicycle, rider, and anything else on the bike when riding) is 250lbs (114 KG). Minimum tire width for these wheels is 28mm, and will have the best combination of ride and aerodynamic performance with 28-32mm wide hookless rim compatible tires.

Features:

• 808 Firecrest hookless, tubeless ready rims have a unidirectional carbon fiber layup that creates a rim with excellent impact strength and low rotating weight
• ABLC Technology uses a complex dimpling pattern to improve the rate that air flows over the rim’s surface and will improve the wheels cross wind stability
• 23mm internal width combined with hookless bead profile provides ideal support for wider tires and allows lower pressures to be safely run for improved traction and a smoother ride
• ZR1 DB was engineered in Germany with better sealing and 66 points of engagement in the rear wheel for very quick power transfer, enhanced durability, and less rolling resistance
• Sapim CX-Sprint spokes improve the durability, comfort, and provide excellent power transfer from the hub that results in very snappy acceleration without wind up
• Hub accepts a centerlock style disc rotor for reliable and consistent braking power, and will include the disc rotor lockring

Specifications:

• Wheel Size: 700c
• ISO Diameter (ETRTO): 622
• Position: Front | Rear
• Tire Type: Tubeless (Clincher)
• Max Tire Pressure: 73 PSI (5.0 Bar)
• Brake Type: Disc Brake (Centerlock)
• Hub: Zipp ZR1 Disc Brake (Stainless Steel Cartridge Bearings) (6 pawls) (66 Points Of Engagement)
• Axle Type: Thru Axle
• Hub Spacing: 12 x 100mm (Front) | 12 x 142mm (Rear)
• Rim: Zipp 808 Firecrest (Unidirectional Carbon Fiber) (Tubeless Ready) (Hookless) (ABLC Dimpling Technology) (80mm Depth)
• Rim Width: 23mm (Inner) | 27mm (Outer)
• Valve: Presta
• Spoke Count: 20H
• Spoke Type: Sapim CX-Sprint (Black) (Stainless Steel) (J-Bend)
• Material: Carbon
• Color: Black
• Weight: 752g (Front) (No Tape or Valves Installed) | 883g (Rear) (w/ Thru Axles and XDR Freehub, No Tape or Valves Installed)

This product was added to our catalog on January 13, 2025