What is the difference between Zipp NSW and Firecrest?

What is the difference between Zipp NSW and Firecrest?

Like nearly all of Zipp’s latest generation of road wheels, the 404 Firecrest is also disc-brake-only and tubeless clincher only. As with the new 454 NSW, the revamped 404 Firecrest is less aerodynamically efficient than the current version (although, in this case, the claimed difference is just 0.9 W).

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. Zipp’s hookless rims have more efficient resin distribution, which means lighter, stronger wheels.

Which Zipp wheels are tubeless ready?

That wait is over. Zipp has revamped its entire clincher line up – 202, 303, 404, 808 in both Firecrest and NSW spec – to be tubeless ready and disc brake compatible.

Does Zipp make clincher wheels?

55 second suggested clip1:319:15Unboxing The Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Wheels – YouTubeYouTube

What is a clincher wheel?

Clinchers are the bike tires you rode as a kid. They have an outer “carcass” made for whatever type bike they need to be. The name clincher comes from the fact that these tires “clinch” to the rim of the wheel with a bead of hard rubber.

What is the difference between Zipp 404 and 808?

A bit more expensive than the 404 models, Zipp 808 Firecrest features a deeper section front wheel and an enhanced design of dimples on the rim. However, some riders say that they find it a tad challenging to handle. The price difference between the 404 and 808 is usually in the $150 to $200 range.

Why choose Zipp’s 404 Firecrest carbon clincher?

Better braking: Zipp’s ShowStopper™ textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions. Lighter Weight: The 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 75 grams lighter than its previous iteration.

What is the difference between the 404 and 404 Firecrest clincher?

Lighter Weight: The 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 75 grams lighter than its previous iteration. In both tubular and clincher versions, the wider Firecrest design better protects tires and places more rubber on the road while cornering without adding rolling resistance.

How much do Zipp Firecrest wheels weigh?

Tubular 404 Firecrest wheelset – Zipp website claim a weight of 1,445 g. (front 650g, rear 820g – which doesn’t add up!) Though Bike Radar quote a weight of 1,286g overall weight. I’ve never known a manufacturer overstate the weight of their products!

Does wheelbuilder offer the Zipp 404 clincher rim for sale?

While Wheelbuilder doesn’t offer the Zipp 404 Clincher rim for individual sale, we can custom build your dream set of Zipp wheels using this rim. Please visit our Custom Zipp Carbon Road Wheels page to configure your next set of Zipp wheels. Tire Type: Tubeless Compatible Clincher