Wheelset Comparison

Cycling is a wonderful childhood memory. Back then we did not care about road wheelsets or any other upgrades for that matter. Remembering it being fun and a great way to exercise, it was often a means of transportation. Now fast forward, riding for adults can be a different experience.

While as an adult you may ride a bike for the same reasons as a child, you also have likely come to expect more from your purchases – and can afford to purchase better quality products. This is where an upgrade to the wheelset comes into play. Today road wheelsets vary dramatically in price and quality without clear indications of what makes one better than another. See this comparison to help you get the new upgraded wheelset you need for the upcoming season.

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ROL Race SLR

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ROL Race SLR – Alloy Clincher Road Bike Wheelset

Race SLR – Alloy Clincher Road Bike Wheelset

I was in the middle of weight and riding style to feel completly comfortable so I sent an email asking about a recommendation. The suggestion was for the ROL Race SLR wheelset as a replacement. The transformation was incredible. The first thing I noticed was the hubs spin smoother and longer than my stock bontrager wheels. I never realized that the old wheels were so heavy. I save 1.25 lbs rear and .75 front. My climbing performance increased by almost 10%, and the cornering is super crisp and confidence-inspiring. This ROL Race SLR wheelset is highly recommended.

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Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Wheelset

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These Carbon clinchers produce more Speed: Revised rim profile for reduced aerodynamic drag developed by our advanced development team in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.

  • Better braking: Zipp’s Show Stopper textured braking surface delivers unrivalled rim braking performance in wet or dry conditions.
  • Lighter Weight: The 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is 75 grams lighter than its previous iteration.
  • Includes quick-release skewers with a wider more ergonomic handle to provide more leverage for opening and closing. When closed, lever contours neatly with the frame.

 

The Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is a versatile, do-it-all wheelset that has been proven on race courses all across the globe. With a new, faster, and more stable rim profile with AeroBalance technology, the 2018 404 Firecrest delivers all the expected versatility in a faster, more stable package. Featuring a depth and shapen proven in all conditions, the 404 Firecrest is an all-around performer and the standard by which all other wheels are measured. Its 58mm rim depth is a classic that has carried athletes to victory in every kind of event and situation – every triathlon distance, breakaways, field sprints and hilly finishes. Bringing in more of their technology, Zipp’s ABLC Sawtooth dimple design helps manage airflow around the rim, contributing to the faster, more stable performance.

At the center of the 404 Firecrest is Zipp’s 77/177 hubset with best-in-class durability, bearing protection with no pre-load adjustment needed. The result is improved stiffness, durability, simplicity and versatility. Optimized flange geometry and spoke hole attachment pattern with Sapim® CX Sprint spokes to optimize torsional and lateral stiffness and robustness.

Each 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher wheel comes with Tangente Platinum Pro Evo brake pads, Zipp Integrated Valve Extender with valve-core wrench, rim tape and improved ergonomic quick release.

Great Wheels!

These wheels are simply superb. Not ultra-lightweight, but they more than make up for it in stiffness, aerodynamics, and ride quality – and they look great on the bike. Amazon sometimes sells these for as low as $1500 – if you see them at that price point, do yourself a favor and upgrade. Highly recommended.

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Zipp 30 Road Wheelset

Here is the review of the Zipp 30 road wheelset.

Road wheelset equals speed, ride quality, and durability. These are the features we look for when researching and testing clincher road wheelsets. Sure, there is a plethora of choices when it comes to picking a set of new hoops, but narrowing down what’s realistic for your personal needs as a cyclist requires a look into what’ll actually benefit your style of riding.

This was the reason Zipp built its new 30 Clincher Road Wheelset. It’s an everyday, do-anything set of wheels for the demanding cyclist who knows that quality should always go hand-in-hand with a solid value. Zipp used its quarter-century of wheel developing experience to build the new 30s from the ground up.

The new wheels were designed with Zipp’s proven aerodynamic principles, using what Zipp calls a ‘hybrid toroidal’ aluminum rim. This means that it bulges out behind the tire for enhanced aerodynamics. The ‘hybrid’ part essentially means Zipp uses different manufacturing methods than with its 101 clinchers, such as parallel brake tracks rather than sloped ones Like Zipp’s other wider-is-better wheel platforms, the 30mm deep rim profile incorporates a relatively wide 21.5mm rim bed for stability, cornering grip, and overall ride comfort. At the heart of the wheelset is its new hub design, which is 10- and 11-speed compatible.

Zipp 30 Wheelset
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Because the overarching theme of the new wheelset emphasizes reliability, Zipp wanted to engineer a hub that was built to take a beating and keep on spinning as smoothly as the day the wheels arrived from the factory. To create such a hub, Zipp formed the shell from ultra-strong and lightweight 7075 T-6 aluminum. Stainless-steel bearings were then housed within the hubs, ensuring years of silky-smooth riding.

Additionally, Zipp built the hubs with a ‘precision set’ design, meaning no pre-load adjustment is required — simply fasten the quick-release skewers and hit the tarmac. To ensure the road wheelset is able to handle the toughest road surfaces, Zipp laced the 30s with legendary Sapim CX-Ray spokes.

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