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Wheel spec quick reference Quick recommendations Purchasing considerations Ironman wheelsets Detailed wheel information
 

Speed Shop Tailored Wheelsets
Because, in the pursuit of excellence, one size does not fit all.

We created Zipp Speed Shop to give you the option of selecting the best front and rear wheels, creating the perfect wheelset for your needs and the riding conditions you face. So regardless of where you ride and how you ride, we can match you with the wheels that best fit your unique application.

You want to win. We want to give you the tools for the job. Sounds like the perfect partnership.

Use the drop down boxes below to create a custom set of wheels that suits your needs. Once you have your custom set selected, simply click the submit button and print the resulting page to take to your local dealer. It's just that simple.

 
Wheel spec quick reference  
     
 
In Speed Shop our products use abbreviated product numbers. Instead of 202, it’s a 2. A 303 is a 3 and so on. The following rankings compare Zipp wheels to each other and aren’t comparisons to wheels made by other manufacturers.
 
     
 
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Quick Recommendations
     
 
The table below presents basic recommendations based on common applications. To create your own combination scroll below to read more about each wheel.
 
     
 
Type of riding Recommended Front Recommended Rear
Climbing
Criterium
Cyclocross
Road
Sprinting
Time Trial
Track
Training
Triathlon
Best Better Suitable
 
     
Purchasing Considerations  
     
  Tubulars vs. Clinchers:
Tubulars are typically recommended for race wheels and clinchers often recommended for training, though ultimately the final decision should be based on your preference, comfort level and budget. Also, mixing clinchers and tubulars means you have to carry spare tubes or tires for both, which may be problematic.

Wind:
Lighter weight riders (less than 160 lbs.) may not receive the full advantages of deeper wheels in strong crosswinds (such as the # 8 or 10 and Discs). So unless you can power through the wind, look for wheels that present the best aero advantage that you can comfortably ride.

Versatility:
The Speed Shop # 4 wheels (58mm) are the most versatile. As you move away from the # 4 toward the # 2 or Disc, the wheels become more specialized for specific applications.

Balance:
Balance your wheel combinations. Proven combinations are 3/4 or 4/8 or 10/sub9. Extremes, like a 2/10, may not have many practical applications.

Aero-a-go-go:
Aerodynamics (deeper wheels) always trumps weight unless you are climbing, require multiple accelerations (crits) or heavy crosswinds are a problem. The front wheel is the most important for obtaining aero-advantage. A rear wheel will contribute 75% of what the front delivers. So always select the most aero wheel you can comfortably handle.

Disc or no disc:
A rear disc, under real world conditions, is more aerodynamic than a spoked wheel. Ride a disc or deep wheel unless you expect control difficulties.

Value:
If you already own Zipp wheels, consider how your new purchase will extend your range of combinations. Own a set of 808s? Check out our Speed Shop 3s or 4s to go up front to aid in windy conditions.

Training:
Training on less aerodynamic wheels will give you a boost on race day with your aero-wheels (not applicable if you have power measurement).
 
     
Ironman wheelsets  
     
  Competing in an Ironman? Maybe you just want to ride like you are? Below you will find our recommendations for a few of the more popular Ironman events.  
     
 
Ironman Arizona Front Rear   Ironman Louisville Front Rear
Normal conditions   Normal conditions
High wind conditions   High wind conditions
             
Ironman Coeur d’Alene Front Rear   Ironman Wisconsin Front Rear
Normal conditions   Normal conditions
High wind conditions   High wind conditions
             
Ironman Lake Placid Front Rear   Ironman Hawaii Front Rear
Normal conditions   Normal conditions
High wind conditions   High wind conditions
             
Ironman Canada Front Rear   Ironman Florida Front Rear
Normal conditions   Normal conditions
High wind conditions   High wind conditions
Best Suitable            
 
     
Detailed wheel information  
   
 
Base Price: Front $2035 Rear $2315
Specs Front Rear
Aero Rim Width 23mm 23mm
Rim Depth 32mm 32mm
Weight Tubular 470g 590g
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 
Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 170 lbs
 
You have the option of purchasing ceramic bearings and PowerTap hubs on all non-disc wheels.
The first climbing wheel ever developed in the wind tunnel, the new 2 packs a 32mm aero tuned rim that rolls along the flats with 4-6 watts more aerodynamic efficiency than our previous 2. What’s more, it’s freakishly light, rigidly stiff on acceleration and aero enough to get you to the base of the climb.
  Use        
  Training      
  Triathlon      
  Road Racing      
  Track        
  Cyclocross        
  Time Trial        
  Criterium      
  Terrain        
  Mountains      
  Rolling Hills      
  Flat      
  Everything      
  Rough Roads      
  * Available in tubular only. Internal nipples.      
 
   
 
Base Price: Front $2035 Rear $2315
Specs Front Rear
Aero Rim Width 22.35mm 22.35mm
Rim Depth 44mm 44mm
Weight Tubular 498g 608 g
Weight Clincher 736g 844g
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 
Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 185 lbs, Clincher: 200 lbs
 
You have the option of purchasing ceramic bearings and PowerTap hubs on all non-disc wheels.
Steep pitches, white-knuckle descents, hairy crosswinds. If you’ve found yourself in any of these situations you’ll want these in your arsenal. The 44mm rim depth preserves nearly all the aerodynamic advantage of our deeper rims while not sacrificing weight.
  Use            
  Training      
  Triathlon        
  Road Racing      
  Track      
  Cyclocross          
  Time Trial        
  Fitness/Recreation      
  Criterium      
  Terrain            
  Mountains      
  Rolling Hills      
  Flat      
  Everything      
  Rough Roads      
               
 
   
 
Base Price: Front $2035 Rear $2315
Specs Front Rear
Aero Rim Width 22.5mm 22.5mm
Rim Depth 58mm 58mm
Weight Tubular 550g 682g
Weight Clincher 768g 892g
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 
Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 190 lbs, Clincher: 190 lbs
Clydesdale: 280 lbs./320 lbs.
 
You have the option of purchasing ceramic bearings and PowerTap hubs on all non-disc wheels.
Steep pitches, white-knuckle descents, hairy crosswinds. If you’ve found yourself in any of these situations you’ll want these in your arsenal. The 44mm rim depth preserves nearly all the aerodynamic advantage of our deeper rims while not sacrificing weight.
Use                      
Training          
Triathlon          
Road Racing          
Track                  
Cyclocross                    
Time Trial          
Fitness/ Recreation          
Criterium          
Terrain                      
Mountains          
Rolling Hills          
Flat          
Everything          
Rough Roads          
                       
 
   
 
Base Price: Front $2280 Rear $2615
Specs Front Rear
Aero Rim Width 26.25mm 26.25mm
Rim Depth 82mm 82mm
Weight Tubular 655g 780g
Weight Clincher 884g 998g
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 
Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 200 lbs, Clincher: 260 lbs
 
You have the option of purchasing ceramic bearings and PowerTap hubs on all non-disc wheels.
Independently verified by Germany’s Tour Magazine as the most aerodynamic non-disc wheelset available anywhere in the world. The Speed Shop 8 is faster and lighter than your venerable old dual tri-spoke set up in all conditions and with 28% less side-force for easy handling in crosswinds, the 8 is lethally fast and legal—in all triathlon and road race applications
  Use                
  Training        
  Triathlon        
  Road Racing        
  Track            
  Cyclocross                
  Time Trial        
  Fitness/Recreation        
  Criterium        
  Terrain                
  Mountains        
  Rolling Hills        
  Flat        
  Everything        
  Rough Roads        
                   
 
   
 
Base Price: Front $2595 Rear $3050
Specs Front Rear
Aero Rim Width 27.5mm 27.5mm
Rim Depth 108mm 108mm
Weight Tubular 774g 894g
Weight Clincher TBD TBD
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 
Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 190 lbs, Clincher: 260 lbs
 
You have the option of purchasing ceramic bearings and PowerTap hubs on all non-disc wheels.
It’s a full 14 seconds faster than our 808 over 40K. 80 grams lighter too so it’s the perfect option for rolling-hill courses. If you’re a big block V8 kind of a rider who looks forward to cross winds and time trials as a chance to punish all those skinny climbers, this is your weapon. Size does matter.
  Use        
  Training    
  Triathlon    
  Road Racing        
  Track        
  Cyclocross        
  Time Trial    
  Criterium        
  Terrain        
  Mountains        
  Rolling Hills    
  Flat    
  Everything    
  Rough Roads        
           
 
   
 
Base Price: Tubular Rear: $3280
Base Price: Clincher Rear: $3965
Specs Front Rear
Aero Rim Width n/a n/a
Rim Depth n/a n/a
Weight Tubular TBD 950g
Weight Clincher TBD 1222g
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 

Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 250 lbs, Clincher: 280 lbs

 
 
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At just over 950g for a 700c (1222g for clincher) disc, the days of being concerned about weight in your time trial wheel are long since over. This disc is generally lighter than most aluminum rimmed “climbing” wheels and the low rotational inertia means it accelerates very rapidly and maintains speed with ease.
  Use            
  Training            
  Triathlon      
  Road Racing            
  Track          
  Cyclocross            
  Time Trial    
  Fitness/Recreation            
  Criterium            
  Terrain            
  Mountains            
  Rolling Hills        
  Flat    
  Everything            
  Rough Roads            
               
 
   
 
Base Price: $4195
Specs Rear
Bulge Rim Width 23 mm
Bulge Depth 32 mm
Weight Tubluar 590 g
 
Aerodynamics
Weight
Stiffness
 
Max Rider Weight:
Tubular: 200 lbs
 
 
You wanna reduce drag? No wheel does it better than this. How does negative drag sound? Want more? How does blistering speed without sacrificing a bit of the stiffness, or durability sound? What’s more, you actually get better responsiveness and handling in the corners. Triathletes take note: This also means this disc is one of the most comfortable to ride over long courses.
  Use        
  Training        
  Triathlon      
  Road Racing        
  Track        
  Cyclocross        
  Time Trial      
  Criterium        
  Terrain        
  Mountains        
  Rolling Hills      
  Flat      
  Everything        
  Rough Roads        
 
     
 
What’s the difference?

Starting with a standard aluminimum box section rim as baseline, and assuming an output of 300 watts, your time savings will be:

404 front + 404 rear = - 58-60 seconds/hour, i.e. savings of almost a minute
404 front + 808 rear = - 8 seconds (over 2x404)
808 front + 808 rear = - 12 seconds (over 404 + 808)
808 front + rear 900 disc = - 10-12 seconds (over 2x808)
808 front + sub9 rear = - 8-20 seconds (over 808+ 900 disc)
808 front + 1080 rear = - 6-8 seconds (over 2x808)
1080 front + 1080 rear = - 10-16 seconds (over 808 + 1080)

Slower riders may appreciate greater time savings as you will be riding for a longer time.

Weight considerations

CSC, Cyclocross, Clydesdale and track versions of our wheels have no weight limit (your bike frame limits should be checked too).

For our other Zipp tubular wheels, we recommend the following weights:
  • 185 lbs (85 kg) for 202
  • 185 lbs (90 kg) for 303
  • 225 lbs (102 kg) for 404, 808 wheels
For Zipp clincher wheels, we recommend a maximum rider weight of 280 lbs for Speed Shop 404s and up.

Roadies 200 lbs and triathletes 200 lbs should consider the Clydesdale version for improved lateral stiffness (You can buy the wheels without the Clydesdale decals if you so wish).

Larger and more powerful / aggressive riders need more spokes, cross lacing pattern, traditional flanges, shorter spokes and/or deeper rims to get the wheel stiff enough for adequate and safe power transfer.