Are Zipp 404 worth the money?

Even if it might seem pricy if you’re on a tight budget, Zipp’s 404 Wheelset has proven to be great value over time. The flawless combination of rigidity, strength, and aerodynamic performance make these wheels ideal to be used in most weather and road conditions.

Is Zipp 404 good for climbing?

One good thing about Zipp 404 is that they are a very good all rounder. Mark Cavendish used them for sprinting. You can use them in time trials, you can use them in hill climbs.

What is the difference between Zipp NSW and Firecrest?

Zipps says the 404 Firecrest wheelset is 370g lighter, 4 watts faster and £720 cheaper, while the 454 NSW is more than 450g lighter, 10 watts faster and £370 cheaper.

Are Zipp 404 Firecrest 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.

What is the difference between Zipp 404 and 808?

The 404 measures 26.53mm at its widest and is 58mm deep. The 808 measures 27.5mm at its widest and has a depth of 82mm. Both the 404 and 808 wheels get Zipp’s 77/177D hub set. With the 77/177, the breaking preload is preset.

What size tires fit a Zipp 404?

Zipp 404 Firecrest actual weights & widths 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.

How wide are Zipp 404?

The new 404 rims measure 23.04mm internal (23mm claimed, spot on), and 27.66mm wide at the widest point externally.

Are Zipp 404 tubeless compatible?

The model year 2021 and later Zipp 303 S, 303 Firecrest, and 353 NSW disc-brake wheels, as well as the model year 2022 Zipp 404 Firecrest and 454 NSW wheels are compatible with tubeless or tubeless-ready tires unless the tire manufacturer specifically prohibits the use of their products on tubeless hookless (straight …

Is Zipp 303 Firecrest worth it?

The 303 Firecrest get my highest marks for weight, ride quality, climbing, and out-and-out speed thanks to exemplary control. If you’re a slim tyre user (less than 28s that is), maybe the wide 25mm internal measure of the Firecrest isn’t for you and there is no rim brake option on Zipp’s new generation wheels either.