Zipp 808 Firecrest Carbon 28" rear wheel, disc, 12x142mm, Shimano HG
ZIPP 808 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless Disc Wheel Center Locking 700c Rear, 20 Spokes, 12x142 mm, Standard Graphic B1
Zipp's high-rim wheels - the 858 NSW and 808 Firecrest - embody our goal to make you faster. These two wheelsets are our favorite weapons for triathletes and time trial specialists. Total System Efficiency with a crease-free tire bead to rim attachment. What's more, each of these sets is hundreds of grams lighter than its predecessor.
The Zipp 808 Firecrest Tubeless Disc Wheelset is all about the science of speed. faster in all directions. Zipp's Total System Efficiency, or TSE, design approach infuses the 808 Firecrest with new features, including a significant weight reduction of more than 280 grams over the previous version. running wider tires with lower pressure, which reduces rolling resistance and provides better cornering grip. In fact, TSE attacks four main obstacles to speed: wind resistance, gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses. Zipp's legendary Firecrest rim shape provides high aero efficiency and stability in crosswinds. Dimples on the rim to improve aero efficiency. A wheelset optimized for tubeless use, you still have the option to use Tubeless or tubeless-ready tubeless tires. The 808 Firecrest with TSE builds on this bike's legacy as the fastest or most optimized bike for time trial, triathlon, and criterium racing. with a 28mm tire. Disc brakes offer more reliable braking force modulation and braking performance in all weather conditions. What's more, in triathlons, using wider, lower-pressure tubeless tires will make you faster while also smoothing out the ride, so your legs are fresher for the all-important run. A set of German-designed Zipp ZR1 DB hubs provide quick engagement. and adds to the punch of the 808 Firecrest.
SPECIFICATION
• Rim height: 80 mm
• Inner rim width: 23 mm
• Weight: 1,635 g
• Rim construction: Carbon-Hookless (without a crease)
• Tire compatibility: tubeless tires only
PROPERTIES
• TSE design with a tubeless rim profile without a crease with an internal width of 23mm, which is ideal for use with wider tires and lower pressures.
• Minimum tire width is 25mm, 808 is optimized for 28mm tires.
• 274g lighter than the previous model.
• ZR1 DB hubs are developed in Germany, have better sealing for longer life and faster response with 66 engagement points.
• Versatile aero rim with a height of 80 mm.
• ABLC dimple placement helps control air flow around the rim and contributes to a faster and more stable bike ride.
• Excellent modulation and braking power of disc brakes.
• Center Lock disc mount. The lock nut is included in the package.
• Braided with Sapim™ CX Sprint curved spokes.
• Zipp graphics that scream speed.
• XDR or SRAM/Shimano™ nuts.
• Campagnolo® N3W nut is available separately.
• Comes with 12mm front and rear dropouts for thru axles.
• Lifetime warranty.
Material | carbon fiber |
Location | Rear |
Nut | Shimano HG |
Brake disc installation | Center Lock (CL) |
product ID | 181533 |

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