Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher

Price Range :: $2,700.00
Weight Range :: 1498g
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Description ::

Firecrest Revolution

The 303 has been completely redesigned with Firecrest shaping. The Carbon Clincher preserves the aerodynamic advantages of its...

2012, Zipp, 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher

Firecrest Revolution

The 303 has been completely redesigned with Firecrest shaping. The Carbon Clincher preserves the aerodynamic advantages of its tubular brother, while adding the convenience of a clincher tire. And at just 1498 grams, it's light enough to climb up the steepest gradients with ease.

All of the hallmark characteristics of the 303 have improved with the Firecrest Carbon Clincher. The Firecrest shaping optimizes the aerodynamic profile of both the front half and the back half of the wheel. In addition, Firecrest moves the center of pressure of the wheel backwards, giving the 45mm-deep rim the crosswind stability a box-section rim. At the same time, the 26.2mm-wide brake track allows the clincher tire to take on a wider, more stable shape without compromising rolling resistance. It's faster, simpler, and more stable. Or as technical director Josh Poertner puts it, Firecrest is “lightning in a bottle.”

The new wheels retain all the small details that make Zipp wheels what they are. Exposed spoke nipples sit in the aerodynamic shadow of the rims, keeping serviceability simple without compromising speed. And our signature ABLC™ rim dimples squeeze every last second of performance possible. To complete the package, Zipp has refined its venerable 88/188 hubset, reshaping the hub body, canting the non-drive side flange by 8 degrees and moving the bearing out by 7.5mm to increase overall stiffness and strength. The complete wheelsets come in two distinct colors. The stealthy Beyond Black versions feature black anodized hubs, black spokes, and black decals. The Falcon Grey wheelsets have a more classic look, with gray anodized hubs, silver spokes and white decals.

ABLC™ (Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control)
Advanced Boundary Layer Control (ABLC) refers to the patented and instantly recognizable dimpled pattern found on most of our rims. ABLC smoothes airflow across the rim's surface and is tailored to every model from the 202 to the Sub9 disc. 2009 sees the third-generation of ABLC, with up to 4 times more dimples than before.

VCLC™ (Visco-Elastic Constrained Layer Control)
Visco-Elastic Constrained Layer Control (VCLC) uses a vibration-absorbing material sandwiched between layers of rigid carbon laminate in the rim. When the wheel receives an impact from the road, much of the shock is absorbed by the VCLC system, delivering a 10% reduction in vibration.

88/188 Hub Technology
Every aspect of our 88 and 188 hubs sets a new benchmark. The standard steel bearings are the roundest in the industry. The 17mm axle is the stiffest of any road hub we've tested. The wire EDM-cut hub internals are the most precise. The SHIFT spoke hole technolgoy is the most durable. When it comes to precision and performance, there's really no comparison.

Options:

Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher | Falcon Grey | C | 11spd | STD | 700c
Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher | Beyond Black | C | 11spd | STD | 700c
Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher | Beyond Black | S | 10spd | STD | 700c
Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Clincher | Falcon Grey | S | 10spd | STD | 700c

SHIPPING

Free GROUND shipping for orders of $150 or more to the lower 48 states (excluding oversized items such as bike frames, wheelsets, etc.) Free shipping takes 7-10 days for delivery
Questions? USA call us at 1-866-497-3624; International call us at +1-510-841-4748 or email us at sales@wrenchscience.com

RETURNS/EXCHANGE

30 Days upon delivery of order – NO RESTOCKING FEES
Returned product(s) must be in unused, uninstalled, and with all original packaging material(s) and original packaging.
Wrench Science will cover return postage on faulty item(s) – Return Policy.

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