Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Front Wheel White Decal 2015

Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Front Wheel 18 Spokes White Decal 2015

New and improved for 2015, this high performance Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Front Wheel 18 Spokes White Decal 2015 has been tweaked, with help from none other than Mr Mark Cavendish, to be faster, stiffer and even better than ever. Ridden in the worlds biggest races on the most varied of terrain. Road, cobbles, climbs, descents, triathlons and Ironman events, this wheel can handle all you can throw at it. At the end of the day if Fabian Cancellara can ride over 260 kilometres of cobbles to win on these wheels, without a problem in Paris Roubaix, we are sure these would be up to the job for us mere mortals!

Developed by Cavendish and company at Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team. The versatility over all different terrains and weather conditions makes this the wheel of choice for these pro’s.

The first carbon wheel to win the two toughest cobbled classics, Flanders and Roubaix. This impressive level of durability no doubt contributed to these victories. The Firecrest® rim technology comprises of a wider, more rugged rim and also results in an aerodynamically enhanced wheel. Wider making the wheel more stable yet not affecting Zipp’s renowned smooth as butter rolling resistance. It also makes for a more comfortable yet also rigid ride.

A wider rim also means the tyre sits better, making for better cornering efficiency.

Firecrest® construction and shape improves the wheel’s ride in crosswinds as it moves the pressure on the wheel, away from the front, to the steering axis, giving the 58 millimetre rim the stability of a box rim but still holding all the superior aerodynamic traits you expect from a race ready wheel.

With this wider rim it is advisable you check the wheel fits your frame before you buy.

A 24.73 millimetre wide braking surface, improves braking performance, key when the weather turns nasty and you need to great feedback in the wet.

Exposed ABLC™ nipples allow for easy maintenance, yet are constructed within the aero profile of the rim to provide unparalleled aerodynamic efficiency.

Zipp have kindly produced a clincher version of this wheel, giving aerodynamic gains, similar to that of the tubular version but with a more convenience in regard to tyres.

At 740 grams, this front wheel is lightweight and more than competent climbing as it is over pothole-ridden roads.

New for 2015 is the beautifully, fully die cast white rim decals, now borderless, thinner and lighter. What a way to finish off what is a stunning front wheel.

Includes: Rim tape, Spoke key, Presta inner tube, Wheel skewer, Valve extender, Zipp brake blocks