Zipp 808 Firecrest Carbon Tubular Wheelset

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Amazing aerodynamics. Surprising versatility. Zipp's 808 Carbon Tubular Wheelset blends their most advanced, technical features and materials for durability and speed, with an amazing, wind defying 81mm rim profile.

The super deep carbon rims are light, incredibly stiff and unquestionably aerodynamic. Yet the engineering doesn't stop there, Zipp has meticulously altered the rim profile for even more efficient performance. They call the new shape Firecrest™, which is consistently wider than their previous toroidal designs, and proven to offer superior aerodynamics, ride quality, strength, and handling characteristics.

To further reduce drag, the 808 Tubulars also features Zipp's ABLC™ (Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control) technology. This refers to the dimples which are strategically placed on the rim's surface to promote smooth airflow over a wide variety of wind conditions.

VCLC™ (Visco-Elastic Constrained Layer Control) technology has also been incorporated into the rim design for increased strength and impact resistance. By placing a vibration-absorbing material between layers of rigid carbon laminate, Zipp has achieved a 10% reduction in vibration. This impact resistance is strengthened even more with Carbon Bridge™ technology, which places Kevlar® threads have been placed at the rim's edge for incredible strength, without a weight sacrifice.

Features:

• 420FC full carbon rims with 81mm Firecrest™ profiles and ABLC™ dimples
• VCLC™ (Visco-Elastic Constrained Layer Control) technology for impact resistance
• 88 and 188 front/rear hubs with top quality Swiss-made steel bearings, pre-load adjustment and beefy 17mm axles
• Feathery Sapim CX-Ray stainless steel straight-pull bladed spokes
• Spoke count: 16 Front; 20 Rear
• Lacing pattern: Radial Front; Radial Rear drive side; 1x Rear non-drive side
• Compatible with tubular tires
• 700c (622 ISO)
• Campagnolo 9/10/11 or Shimano/SRAM 8/9/10 compatible
• Black rims with Black hubs and spokes
• Actual weight: 700g Front, 830g Rear, 1530g/set