The 303’s rim profile and tire bed is ideal for wide tires, tubeless setup, and running lower pressures. Pavement, dirt, or gravel, the 303 is engineered for everything you’ll tackle on the bike.
What’s the difference between Zipp 302 and 303?
Just how much difference has this made? The existing 302 has an internal rim width of 16.25mm whereas the new 303 S is boosted nearly 7mm to 23mm. Externally it’s just 2mm wider than the 302 at 27mm compared to 25mm.
Can Zipp 303 be tubeless?
In a nutshell the new Zipp 303 Firecrest is wide, it’s light, it’s fast, it’s made for tubeless tyres only and it will cost you a lot less than you think… but that’s only the half of it, there’s something far bigger that Zipp has discovered in testing this new wheelset, so let’s get into the nitty gritty.
Are Zipp 303 NSW Hookless?
We recommend that riders confirm compliance with the tire manufacturer to ensure proper performance and safety. The following tire brands have communicated to Zipp that some of their tubeless models are compatible with Zipp hookless wheels: Continental (Grand Prix 5000 S TR in sizes 700×28, 700×30 and 700×32) Goodyear.
How wide is Zipp 303?
The New Zipp 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc Brake Carbon Rim A 30mm external width paired with a shallower 40mm depth creates a profile that interfaces well with road tires, although the 25mm internal width is gravel-friendly.
What is the difference between Zipp NSW and Firecrest?
Like nearly all of Zipp’s latest generation of road wheels, the 404 Firecrest is also disc-brake-only and tubeless clincher only. As with the new 454 NSW, the revamped 404 Firecrest is less aerodynamically efficient than the current version (although, in this case, the claimed difference is just 0.9 W).
Can I run Zipp 302 tubeless?
Ideally suited to tyres of 25mm and upwards, Zipp says the 302 is equally at home on- or off-road, but as they’re not tubeless compatible, that comes with the usual clincher caveats. Maximum rider weight is 115kg, and the rear hub accepts Zipp’s XDR driver body, allowing use of a 10-42 cassette.
Are Zipp 303s Hookless?
Zipp recently launched a new 303 S and 303 Firecrest, both of which use hookless rims, but the maximum recommended pressure is just 72psi – and at the moment Zipp has a list of only five brands that have confirmed their tyres are compatible with Zipp’s hookless rim.
What is the difference between the Zipp 303 Firecrest and Enve wheels?
On flatter paved roads and rollers, some of the differences between the Zipp 303 Firecrest disc and more expensive ENVE 3.4 AR disc and far more expensive Zipp 303 NSW road disc wheelset came out. The ENVE and NSW are more comfortable and roll smoother on paved roads.
Are the Zipp 303 tubeless wheels a mic drop moment?
Even against that background, the new Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Tubeless wheels are a proper mic drop moment in terms of both easy, impeccably controlled speed, amazing limousine smoothness and confidence even in situations where a riser bar would be more appropriate than a drop bar.
What is the difference between Zipp 302 and Zipp centrelock rims?
It’s also worth noting that the rims don’t get Zipp’s trademark dimpled ‘golf ball’ surface and the new design graphics are baked on rather than removable/replaceable. The Centrelock 76/176 DB hubs are the same as the 302 so maximum engagement gap is 10-degrees compared to 3-degrees on the new Firecrest hubs.
What is the difference between the 303 and 303 Firecrest?
Add to that, the 303 Firecrest disc is far wider (24.9mm inside, 30.0mm outside per my measurements), far lighter (1383 grams including pre-taped rims), and somewhat shallower (40.4mm) than previous Firecrests. Oh, and it only takes tubeless tires and has hookless rims.
