Zipp’s 202 Firecrest® Carbon Clincher is all about aiming higher. They took their 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 1,450 g, the 202 Firecrest is the lightest entry in the Firecrest Carbon Clincher lineup. The Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher retains the classic 32 mm 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 hub set, with its best-in-class durability and improved bearing protection, all with no pre-load adjustment needed.
Features
- Firecrest® With the new proprietary Firecrest rim shape in Zipp‘s 202, 303, 404 and 808 Firecrest wheels, Zipp wheels make a bigger difference in more ways than ever. Not only is Firecrest more aerodynamic than any other rim design, but it also improves handling in crosswinds and overall ride quality.
- ABLC™ Advanced Boundary Layer Control (ABLC) refers to the patented and instantly recognizable dimpled pattern found on all of Zipp’s carbon rims. ABLC smoothes airflow across the rim's surface and is tailored to every model from the 202 to the Super-9 Disc. The third generation of ABLC has up to four times more dimples than before.
- Newly designed quick-release skewers with a wider more ergonomic handle to provide more leverage for opening and closing. When closed, the 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.
- For those looking for a wider gear range, or tackling especially extreme terrain, an XD driver body for 177 is sold separately and easily installed to allow for more cassette options including a 10-42. The hub set is designed to swap driver bodies without the need to re-dish the wheel.
Specifications
- Weight: Front: 635g, Rear: 815g
- Rim Type Carbon Clincher
- Hub Used: 77/177
- 11-speed compatible hub Yes
- Rim Depth: 32mm
- Max Width: 25.4mm
- Spokes Sapim®: CX-Sprint
- Rear Spoke Pattern Non-Drive: 2 cross
- Rear Spoke Pattern Drive: 2 cross
- Spokes Count Front: 18, Rear: 24
- Spoke Length Non-Drive: 284mm
- Spoke Length Drive: 284mm
- Front Spoke Pattern Radial
- Max Tire Pressure: 125psi
- Track Adaptable: No
- Dimpled Surface: Yes
- External Nipples: Yes
- Brake Track Width (center): 24.62mm
- Clincher Bead Width: 16.25mm
- Max Tire Pressure: 8.62bars
- Spokes Sapim®: CX-Sprint
- Nipples Sapim®
- Spoke Length: 274
- Set Weight: 1375g
SKU# 00.1918.233.000, 00.1918.234.000
