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2018 Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Road Bike Wheelset 1450g
Zipp’s
202 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher is all about aiming higher. We took our
classic 202 Tubular wheelset – the legendary climber’s companion – and
transformed it into a stiff, lightweight and aerodynamic Carbon Clincher
speed weapon ideal for every road you travel. At 1,450g, the 202
Firecrest is the lightest entry in the Firecrest Carbon Clincher lineup.
The Zipp® 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher retains the classic 32mm rim
depth of its tubular predecessor though, with the Firecrest profile, now
has a wider 25.4 mm max rim width. The results redefine what’s possible
with a do-it-all classic road wheel. The 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher
now is laced to the maintenance-free 77/177 hubset, with its
best-in-class durability and improved bearing protection, all with no
pre-load adjustment needed. Other hub and wheel features include:
Newly
designed quick-release skewers with a wider more ergonomic handle to
provide more leverage for opening and closing. When closed, lever
contours neatly with the frame.
Optimized flange geometry and spoke
hole attachment pattern with Sapim® CX Sprint spokes to optimize
torsional and lateral stiffness and robustness.
New robust hub shell with distinctive graphics.
For
those looking for a wider gear range, or tackling especially extreme
terrain, a XD driver body for 177 is sold separately and easily
installed to allow for more cassette options including a 10-42. The
hubset is designed to swap driver bodies without the need to re-dish the
wheel.
Zipp’s Firecrest rim and Carbon Clincher technology form the
foundation of the 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher. Firecrest rims have a
near-constant width from brake track to spoke bed to improve
aerodynamics and better control airflow. Zipp engineers used
Computational Fluid Dynamics software analysis to maximize aerodynamics
and minimize wind-produced torque, resulting in a 202 Firecrest Carbon
Clincher that is faster and better handling than a classic road wheel.
Our Firecrest rim shape improves stability by moving the wheel’s center
of pressure to sit almost directly over the steering axis, where
wind-produced steering torque has a minimal effect.
Add to that
our Carbon Clincher technology. Our exclusive resin, based on materials
used in motorsports braking systems, effectively tolerates the
incredible spikes in heat caused by braking to provide unrivalled
reliability and confidence inspiring stopping power. Zipp Carbon
Clinchers have never had a heat related failure.
Available in two
decal options, the stealthy Matte Black or the distinctive Matte White
decals. Each 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher wheel comes with Tangente
Platinum Pro Evo brake pads, Zipp Integrated Valve Extender with
valve-core wrench, rim tape and quick release.
Max recommended rider weight (lbs) 250lbs
Front Wheel
Weight 635g
Hub Used 77
Rim Depth 32mm
Brake Track Width (center) 24.62mm
Max Width 25.4mm
Spokes Sapim® CX-Sprint
Spoke Count 18
Spoke Pattern Radial
Spoke Length 274mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Max Tire Pressure 8.62bars
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
Nipples Sapim® Secure Lock
External Nipples Yes
Rear Wheel
Weight 815g
Hub Used 177
Rim Depth 32mm
Brake Track Width (center) 24.62mm
Max Width 25.4mm
Spokes Sapim® CX-Sprint
Spoke Count 24
Spoke Length Non-Drive 284mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive 2 cross
Spoke Pattern Drive 2 cross
Spoke Length Drive 284mm
Max Tire Pressure 125psi
Max Tire Pressure 8.62bars
11-speed compatible hub Yes
XDR Compatible Yes
Track Adaptable No
Dimpled Surface Yes
Nipples Sapim® Secure Lock
External Nipples Yes
Available
in Matte Black, Matte White, Matte Red, Matte Pink, Matte Blue, Matte
Green. Colors outside of Black and White may take additional time to get
from Zipp.
Wheels come with SRAM/Shimano or Campagnolo freehub specify at checkout.
Let our knowledgeable staff answer any questions you may have about the entire line of Zipp products.
Velo Mine customer service phone 217.679.2356 - text 217.827.1173 - email [email protected]