ZIPP 303 FIRECREST DISC – VERSATILE VALUE
I was a bit skeptical of the new Zipp 303 Firecrest disc wheelset. But after riding a lot of paved and gravel miles, I like the path it’s blazing.
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ZIPP 404 NSW – FAST, COMFORTABLE BUT NOT STIFF ENOUGH
Despite the similarities in name, the new Zipp 404 NSW and Zipp 404 Firecrest are quite different wheelsets.
Read moreZIPP 303 JOINS THE PARTY
The new Zipp 303 S and Zipp 303 Firecrest road disc wheelsets have raised a lot of questions and a fair amount of concern among fellow roadies.
Read moreZIPP 303 NSW – THE NEW BEST PERFORMER ALL-AROUND CARBON CLINCHER WHEELS
With the 303 NSW, Zipp has outdone itself. In this case, “itself” is Zipp’s 303 Firecrest which has been the all-around carbon road bike wheelset standard.
Read moreMAVIC COSMIC PRO CARBON SL CLINCHER – A STRONG, NOISY PERFORMER AT A GOOD PRICE
Mavic has finally joined the all-carbon wheelset peloton with their 40mm deep Cosmic Pro Carbon SL Clincher. Here’s my review.
Read moreZIPP 303 FIRECREST – NSW A YEAR LATER, A GRAND LESS
If you bought one, it can be maddening that the top-rated carbon bike wheels you spent $3100 on could drop nearly $1000 and be surpassed in as little as a year.
Read moreNO LONGER IN THE FLO
Well, it’s time to retire the FLO from both my personal wheelset plans and the wheels I recommend. It’s not that I’ve changed my opinion about them but I have concluded I will never be able to get a pair for myself and shouldn’t recommend that you try either.
Read morePRIME RP-28 – BUDGET-PRICED TUBELESS CARBON DISC WHEELS
If you like to climb, prefer tubeless wheels, aren’t looking for the speed of an all-around wheelset or the cushy comfort a wider set can bring you and are happy having your shop work on your bike, these wheels will likely be a good fit for you at a great price.
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