Zipp 202 Firecrest Clincher Rear Wheel

. The 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is built with a the latest iteration of our 188 rear hub, the V9, along with new spoke lacing pattern for the rear wheel refinements that result in improved stiffness and durability The new hub was developed in cooperation of superstar sprinter Mark Cavendish of the Omega Pharma Quick Step Cycling Team and is in use by other top pro cyclists and triathletes including Pete Jacobs and Mirinda Carfrae Cavendish received early hub prototypes in January 2013 and logged 13,000 kilometers 8,078 miles on continually refined variants, including his stage victories at the Giro dItalia and the 2013 Tour de France. His feedback helped optimize the hubs flange geometry, stiffness and weight The new 188V9 hub has larger precision Swiss steel bearings for increased durability. Our new virtual 3 cross lacing on both sides of rear wheel improves stiffness, achieving 3 cross stiffness in a 2 cross pattern with a new spoke geometry. The 188V9 has 25 percent more torsional stiffness than a leading competitive hub. This measure of stiffness is crucial for the direct power transfer to the rear wheel for out of the saddle sprints and climbs. The new hub also is laterally side to side stiffer that its rival or predecessor Features Max recommended rider weight 250lbs Rim Used X32 Hub Used 188V9 Rim Depth 32mm Brake Track Width center 24 62mm Max Width 25 4mm Clincher Bead Width 16 25mm Spoke Count 24 Spoke Length Non Drive 278 with nipple lockmm Spoke Pattern Non Drive 2 cross Spoke Pattern Drive 2 cross Spoke Length Drive 276 with nipple lockmm Max tyre Pressure 125psi Max tyre Pressure 8.62bars 11 speed compatible hub Yes Track Adaptable No Dimpled Surface Yes Ceramic Bearing Aftermarket External Nipples Yes Weight 765gOur 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is all about aiming higher. We took our classic 202 wheelset the legendary climbers companion and transformed it into a stiff, lightweight and aerodynamic speed weapon ideal for every road you travel. Thats the power of Firecrest and Carbon Clincher technologies. At 1,380g, the new 202 is the lightest entry in the Firecrest Carbon Clincher lineup. The Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher retains the classic 32mm rim depth of its predecessor though, with the Firecrest profile, now has a wider 25 4mm max rim width. The results redefine whats possible with a do it allclassic road wheel Zipps two most profound wheel innovations, the Firecrest rim shape and Carbon Clincher technology, form the foundation of the new 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher. Firecrest rims have a near constant width from brake track to spoke bed to improve aerodynamics and better control airflow. We 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 wheels center of pressure to sit almost directly over the steering axis, where wind produced steering torque has a minimal effect Now, 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 you with reliability and stopping power. Combine that with our Tangente Platinum brake pads and you have unmatched performance, all with the ease of use of a clincher Buy Zipp Wheels from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.