Are Zipp 404 good?
The Zipp 404 is undoubtedly the brand’s wheelset star and highly appreciated all-rounder. It represents a great balance between aerodynamics, overall low weight, and excellent ride quality. When it comes to triathletes and serious cyclists, the Zipp 404 is arguably a gold standard.
What size tires fit a Zipp 404?
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. Unless you’re a bigger rider, by which Zipp means anyone over ~190lbs (~86kg), at which point they think you’ll be faster with a 28mm tire…
Are Zipp 404 tubeless compatible?
Zipp’s legendary speed weapon, the 404 Firecrest, is better than ever. This go-to rim-brake wheelset is, for the first time, tubeless ready. That means you can run reduced tire pressure for reduced rolling resistance and increased cornering grip and compliance without the risk of pinch flats.
Where are Zipp wheels made?
Indianapolis, Indiana
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.”
Can Zipp 404 be used for gravel?
Zipp has released new wheelsets with the 202, 303, 404 and 808 all becoming available for disc equipped bikes in both the Firecrest and top end NSW models. According to Zipp, they are the first wheelsets designed specifically for gravel.