The Zipp 303 Firecrest Front Wheel has a 45mm rim depth providing an aerodynamic advantage while maintaining its positive handling traits in blustery conditions for a smooth, stress-free experience that will have riders on lesser wheels testing their nerves. A wide, 26.4mm external width gives the tire a secure and solid stance helping to decrease rolling resistance and increase stability by reducing the "lightbulb" effect found while mounting tires to narrower rims. Zipp built these wheels to handle pancake flat, albeit bumpy roads, as well as beyond category climbs, but never lost sight of giving these wheels an aerodynamic advantage. Zipp's signature Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control (ABLC) dimpling features strategically placed and sized dimples across the rim surface to smooth airflow, allowing the wheel to slice deftly through the air.
Features
Zipp's carbon fiber wheel for the classics
The 45mm depth easily slices through the air
26.4mm external width supports wider tires with ease
Zipp 77/177 hubs spin smoothly and drop grams
Clincher compatibility for racing and everyday riding
Dimpled surface improves the aerodynamics and stability
Delivered with Tangente Platinum Pro Evo brake pads, Zipp Integrated Valve Extender with a valve-core wrench, rim tape, and quick-release skewers
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Tech Specs
Rim Material: carbon fiber
Wheel Size: 700c
Tire Type: Clincher
Rim Depth: 45mm
Rim Width: [external] 26.4mm, [internal] 17mm
Brake CompatibilityL Rim
HubsL [front] Zipp 77, [rear] Zipp 177
Front Axle: 9mm Quick-Release
Rear Axle: 130mm Quick-Release
Skewers: included
Spokes: Sapim CX-Sprint
Spoke Nipple: Sapim Secure-Lock
Spoke Count: [front] 18, [rear] 24
Max Rider Weight: 250lb
Claimed Weight: [front] 645g, [rear] 835g