Are Zipp 404 worth the money?

Even if it might seem pricy if you’re on a tight budget, Zipp’s 404 Wheelset has proven to be great value over time. The flawless combination of rigidity, strength, and aerodynamic performance make these wheels ideal to be used in most weather and road conditions.

Is Zipp 404 good for climbing?

One good thing about Zipp 404 is that they are a very good all rounder. Mark Cavendish used them for sprinting. You can use them in time trials, you can use them in hill climbs.

What is the difference between Zipp 404 and 808?

The 404 measures 26.53mm at its widest and is 58mm deep. The 808 measures 27.5mm at its widest and has a depth of 82mm. Both the 404 and 808 wheels get Zipp’s 77/177D hub set. With the 77/177, the breaking preload is preset.

Can Zipp 404 be used for gravel?

Zipp 404 Firecrest Disc details and specifications. I was hugely impressed with the 303 when I tested it in May 2021 – so much so that I awarded it five stars in my Zipp 303 Firecrest review. With a 40mm-deep, 25mm-wide (internal) rim, it’s a wheel that excels at road, gravel riding and even cyclocross.

What is the difference between Zipp Firecrest and NSW?

Zipps says the 404 Firecrest wheelset is 370g lighter, 4 watts faster and £720 cheaper, while the 454 NSW is more than 450g lighter, 10 watts faster and £370 cheaper.

Are Zipp 404 Hookless?

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.

How wide are Zipp 404?

The new 404 rims measure 23.04mm internal (23mm claimed, spot on), and 27.66mm wide at the widest point externally.

What size tires fit a Zipp 404?

Zipp 404 Firecrest actual weights & widths The big change on this latest model of 404 wheels is the move to a wider, straight-side (meaning “hookless”) rim bed that’s optimized for 700x25mm tubeless tires.

What is the difference between Zipp 404 and 303?

The 303 (26.4mm) is wider than the 404 (24.7mm), so (I have been told) this increases is stiffness even thought there is a 13mm difference in rim depth. None of them. Not Zipp : not for the money ( are better sets which are also cheaper or way cheaper ) , not for the stiffness, not for the permanent hub recalls.

How much do Zipp 404 wheels weigh?

The Zipp 404 Firecrest wheels combine a relatively light weight (1,428g, measured) with a 58mm deep rim. The result is a wheelset which delivers a real boost when riding at speed – but that also is responsive to accelerations and a rapid climber. It’s a fantastic all-rounder and is a great choice for most terrains.

What is the difference between Zipp NSW and Firecrest?

Is Zipp owned by SRAM?

SRAM acquires Zipp, providing Zipp with additional expertise and resources.

What is the warranty on Zipp wheels?

Lifetime Warranty
All Zipp MOTO wheels and rims are under Zipp’s Lifetime Warranty. All Zipp warranty policies require proof of purchase from the original owner and are not transferable. For the cases not covered under warranty, Zipp offers the Keep Rolling program.

When did the Zipp 404 come out?

Zipp’s 58mm-deep 404 Firecrest wheelset has been around since 2011 and helped set the gold standard for aerodynamic road wheels.

Where are Zipp wheels made?

Zipp Firecrest rims are embossed with Zipp’s oval “Z” logo. The carbon on the inner diameter of most all Zipp rims is embossed with “Handmade in Speedway, Indiana” or “Handmade in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.”

How long is Shimano warranty?

Shimano’s ”3-2-1 Warranty” warrants these components to be free from defects in material and workmanship— for a period of up to three years— to the original retail purchaser.

Do Shimano rods have lifetime warranty?

Shimano will honor the limited lifetime warranty on eligible rods produced prior to June 2014. This means that rods sold and produced prior to the changes will be warrantied against non-conformities in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the originally purchased rod.

What is Shimano Platinum service?

Shimano Rep The Stella models are covered under our Platinum Service. This means we will turn the reel around in 48 hours or less. However, I still suggest sending your reels in prior to your planned trip. We can’t control the shipping speed, or unforeseen problems after they leave our building.

What’s new with Zipp’s 404 carbon clincher rims?

According to Zipp, the 404 Carbon Clincher’s new composite system was specifically designed to withstand high heat – the most common mode of failure for full carbon clincher rim beads. (Image credit: James Huang) Zipp says this infrared image shows the superior heat capacity and dissipation capabilities of its new 404 Carbon Clincher rim.

What are the Zipp 404 NSW wheels made of?

Each set of Zipp 404 NSW wheels comes with special brake pads, titanium skewers, and valve extenders made for Zipp by Silca. The silicone rubber coating seems like a minor detail, but it keeps the valve from rattling without the need for any supplemental tape.

How deep is the Zipp 404’s rim?

The 404 NSW’s 58mm-deep carbon rim uses Zipp’s latest “Firestrike” profile, with an extremely fat and blunted shape that measures 26.4mm-wide at the brake track and a bulbous 27.8mm about halfway down the rim — in fact, it’s so wide that prospective buyers should double-check compatibility with their frame and brake calipers first.

How much do the Zipp 404 firestrikes weigh?

Weight wise, the Zipp 404 Firestrikes hit the scales at 1,750g for the pair (790g front, 960g), which might seem a little heavy when you compare them against shallower aluminium wheels that are a fraction of the price, but actually isn’t too bad when you put them head to head against other deep section wheels of their ilk.