Zipp’s 101 XPLR is our first purpose-built wheelset for gravel. Thanks to MOTO Technology, this wheelset arms gravel cyclists with more control and durability over harsh terrain, providing a smooth ride quality that helps reduce fatigue. That means a more comfortable ride. The 101 XPLR —short for explore—is purpose-built for riders searching for adventure beyond the norm. Think of it as a magic carpet ride over primitive roads, especially with large tubeless tires at lower tire pressures. This wheelset is ideal for gravel racing, adventure, or any long day in the saddle. Based on Zipp’s MOTO Technology, the 101 XPRL’s single-wall rim construction provides excellent compliance and vibration damping. Less fatigue, allows you to ride longer and faster. The 101 XPLR features the ZR1 hubset for better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement. With 101 XPLR, victory is in the pursuit of adventure. Available in two colors, Standard and Kwiqsand. Quarq’s TyreWiz is an add-on option for 101 XPRL to dial in your pressure for an even more compliant ride. Features: All day comfort and compliant ride Available in 700c or 650b 27mm wide internal profile Reduced chance of pinch flatting More traction in rough corners Smoother ride in rocky terrain Ability to run lower tire pressure Less fatigue, which allows you to ride longer and faster Frustration-free tire installation ZR1 hubset for better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Lifetime Warranty
Zipp’s 101 XPLR is our first purpose-built wheelset for gravel. Thanks to MOTO Technology, this wheelset arms gravel cyclists with more control and durability over harsh terrain, providing a smooth ride quality that helps reduce fatigue. That means a more comfortable ride. The 101 XPLR —short for explore—is purpose-built for riders searching for adventure beyond the norm. Think of it as a magic carpet ride over primitive roads, especially with large tubeless tires at lower tire pressures. This wheelset is ideal for gravel racing, adventure, or any long day in the saddle. Based on Zipp’s MOTO Technology, the 101 XPRL’s single-wall rim construction provides excellent compliance and vibration damping. Less fatigue, allows you to ride longer and faster. The 101 XPLR features the ZR1 hubset for better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement. With 101 XPLR, victory is in the pursuit of adventure. Available in two colors, Standard and Kwiqsand. Quarq’s TyreWiz is an add-on option for 101 XPRL to dial in your pressure for an even more compliant ride. Features: All day comfort and compliant ride Available in 700c or 650b 27mm wide internal profile Reduced chance of pinch flatting More traction in rough corners Smoother ride in rocky terrain Ability to run lower tire pressure Less fatigue, which allows you to ride longer and faster Frustration-free tire installation ZR1 hubset for better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Lifetime Warranty
Wider Carbon Fibre Rim for Better Aerodynamics The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake wheels were designed using real-world direct measurements (vs. primarily wind tunnel or computer simulation). This included Zipp’s RollingRoad™ Testing Protocol. The results were huge. Its rim is slightly more bulbous in design than its predecessor, with a 30mm outside width, a 25mm internal width and a 40mm rim depth. The profile provides low drag and an improved transition between rim and tyre, boosting aero efficiency on the road. Faster Performance These wheels are faster, lighter and more capable over varied terrain, whether the surface is tarmac in all its conditions or no tarmac at all. Deeply rooted in Zipp’s drive to conquer the Spring Classics, the revised 303 Firecrest is redesigned with a purpose-made approach for the demands of modern road bikes. This is the first Zipp wheelset to feature TSE™ Technology (Total System Efficiency). The 303 Firecrest’s precise rim layup results in greater all-around efficiency for greater speed through reduced wind resistance, rolling resistance, a lower weight, increased durability and vibration losses. More Comfortable Ride on Mixed Terrain The wide rim stance also features less tyre deflection for reduced rolling resistance. The combination of the wider tyre, increased tyre volume and lower tyre pressure reduces rider fatigue. This is because the ride is smoother over imperfect surface conditions as the tyre and wheel system absorbs the shaking, not the rider. At the centre of the 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a versatile and durable hubset, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. This hubset features 66 points of engagement for quicker pedalling response. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheelset is for those after greater efficiency for greater speed. The payoff is a smoother, faster ride. Additional Features: Updated Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speed Versatile endurance wheelset for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Lower in weight - a 300g weight reduction than its predecessor, making it nimble and fast Tubeless Made Easy, optimised tyre bed sign allows for simple tool-free installation and removal with no need for an air compressor to seat the tyre Ultra-wide 25mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the road 40mm rim depth makes a light and aero wheel in every situation ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Ships with 12mm front and rear end caps Centre locking rotor interface Lockring is included with the wheels Lifetime Warranty
Wider Carbon Fibre Rim for Better Aerodynamics The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake wheels were designed using real-world direct measurements (vs. primarily wind tunnel or computer simulation). This included Zipp’s RollingRoad™ Testing Protocol. The results were huge. Its rim is slightly more bulbous in design than its predecessor, with a 30mm outside width, a 25mm internal width and a 40mm rim depth. The profile provides low drag and an improved transition between rim and tyre, boosting aero efficiency on the road. Faster Performance These wheels are faster, lighter and more capable over varied terrain, whether the surface is tarmac in all its conditions or no tarmac at all. Deeply rooted in Zipp’s drive to conquer the Spring Classics, the revised 303 Firecrest is redesigned with a purpose-made approach for the demands of modern road bikes. This is the first Zipp wheelset to feature TSE™ Technology (Total System Efficiency). The 303 Firecrest’s precise rim layup results in greater all-around efficiency for greater speed through reduced wind resistance, rolling resistance, a lower weight, increased durability and vibration losses. More Comfortable Ride on Mixed Terrain The wide rim stance also features less tyre deflection for reduced rolling resistance. The combination of the wider tyre, increased tyre volume and lower tyre pressure reduces rider fatigue. This is because the ride is smoother over imperfect surface conditions as the tyre and wheel system absorbs the shaking, not the rider. At the centre of the 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc brake is a versatile and durable hubset, the German-engineered ZR1 DB. This hubset features 66 points of engagement for quicker pedalling response. The 303 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheelset is for those after greater efficiency for greater speed. The payoff is a smoother, faster ride. Additional Features: Updated Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speed Versatile endurance wheelset for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Lower in weight - a 300g weight reduction than its predecessor, making it nimble and fast Tubeless Made Easy, optimised tyre bed sign allows for simple tool-free installation and removal with no need for an air compressor to seat the tyre Ultra-wide 25mm rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the road 40mm rim depth makes a light and aero wheel in every situation ZR1 DB hub is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response with 66 points of engagement Ships with 12mm front and rear end caps Centre locking rotor interface Lockring is included with the wheels Lifetime Warranty
Any offering from Zipp is certain to come with high expectations, and this version of the Zipp 303 S wheelset doesn’t disappoint. With this edition, the wheel building pioneers are touting not only the speed and low weight of their wheels, but also the durability and ability to fit wide tyres, making them suitable for on and off-road exploring. All this at the brand’s lowest price point ever means this is a product offering value for money, as well as high performance. This listing is for a complete wheelset, you can also buy the front and rear wheel separately. Lighter, Stronger, Faster The Zipp 303 S wheelset is intended to be versatile, equally suited to training and racing in a range of conditions. Whether you’re on the silky-smooth tarmac of Majorca, the bone-shaking pavé of Flanders, or the dusty plains of Kansas, these wheels cover them all. Boasting a 45mm-deep rim, coupled with a respectable total weight of 1530 grams, these wheels offer a great balance between aerodynamics and weight, ensuring you have the speed on the flats and the low weight needed for when the road tilts up. As a wheel intended for racing, this product is expectedly stiff, and you’d be hard pressed to notice any lateral flex under those big, decisive accelerations. Additionally, even the most weight conscious can rest assured they won’t be held back on the climbs and that they’re responsive enough for sprint finishes on the road — whether that finish line is a sanctioned road race or the café, it doesn’t matter! Bigger, Wider, Faster Known as pioneers in the wheel-building space, Zipp are on trend in terms of offering wider tyre options. With wider tyres you can run lower air pressures, which can increase comfort and grip in the corners; importantly, this amounts to more speed, particularly across rough terrain. Boasting a broader, hookless rim, the Zipp 303 S wheelset is optimised for a 28mm tyre on the road but will happily take up to 50mm tyres for gravel adventures. Stopping Power It has become almost the norm for wheels to come in disc-brake-only versions, and that’s exactly what you get here. Being equipped with disc brakes means that when you squeeze the brakes — regardless of the conditions — you can be confident you’ll get consistent stopping power. Lifelong Quality Filled with the highest-quality steel bearings, the hubs will run smooth and should stand the test of time. So confident in the durability of the 303 S wheelset, Zipp are offering a lifetime warranty. Product Features Carbon-fibre rims 45mm-rim depth 23mm-internal rim width 27mm-external rim width Optimised for 28mm tyres, but accommodates up to 50mm Hookless rim Only compatible with tubeless tyres Disc brake (centre-lock) compatible 76 / 176 DB hubs with Center locking interface XDR driver body option Through axles — 12x100mm front and 12x142mm rear Sapim CX-Sprint J bend spokes. 24 front and rear. Brass nipples Weight: 1530 grams Lifetime warranty Includes wheelset, tubeless rim tape, tubeless valves, centre lock lock ring
First launched in 2011, Zipp’s 404 Firecrest wheelsets are not only firmly established as one of the fastest wheels on the market, but also they have arguably helped shape the entire category of modern aerodynamic wheels. This iteration, to use the company’s term, is no less than a ‘Speed Weapon’; a ‘weapon’ that boasts a 58mm-deep rim and weighs less than ever at 1470g. It is now cheaper than before, making this a product that’s virtually a no brainer. Whether you’re looking for a wheelset fit for a Spring Classic, time trial, triathlon, or simply to compete against your mates on the weekend club run, this is an option which is hard to look past. Single Purpose: Speed Whereas the 303 Firecrest is Zipp’s premium all-rounder, which’ll happily serve its rider on or off road, the 404 is all about going fast. Somewhat unusually, the company aren’t claiming to have made a more aerodynamic rim, quite the opposite. As the rim is wider, the shape is actually less aerodynamic than the previous version. However, a multitude of other enhancements — what has been termed Total System Efficiency (TSE) — has enabled the developers to produce a faster-overall wheelset. In addition to examining how wind resistance affects the wheels, the effect of gravity, rolling resistance, and vibration losses have also been tested. Notably, the internal width of the rim is now wider at 23mm, and has been optimised for a tyre of 25–28mm — depending on rider size. This allows the tyre to be ran at a lower pressure and in turn means it can roll more smoothly over imperfect road surfaces, increasing efficiency and making for a faster wheel overall. The weight of the wheelset has also been reduced, increasing its speed and lessening the impact of gravity when going up-hill. All this adds up to a wheel that is faster on varied terrain and ever-changing riding conditions. Going Hookless Hookless rims are slowly becoming the de-facto choice for wheel makers, at least in the high-end wheel space. What this means is, instead of the traditional ‘hook’ on the inside of the rim, the wall is straight. This comes with a number of manufacturer-claimed benefits. For one, with a hookless rim, the transition between the tyre and rim is less abrupt, which helps to cut a cleaner shape through the air. As well as the performance benefits, hookless rims are also cheaper, easier, and more environmentally friendly to produce, all of which amounts to cost savings for the buyer. The Hub Spinning the wheelset is an all-new, German-engineered, versatile and durable hubset. Using a six-pawl freehub, with 66-point engagement, the hub has a pick-up angle of 5.45 degrees so that when you put the power down, it’s translated to forward motion almost instantly. Overall, if you are looking for just one wheelset for road riding, be that for racing or simply for fun, then the 404 Firecrest is a difficult option to look past. Product Features Versatile aero wheelset for the modern road bike with tubeless and hookless rim profile Optimised tyre bed for easy tyre installation Wide 23mm-rim profile creates a better tyre interface to be fast on or off the road New ZR1 DB hub, with 66 points of engagement, is engineered in Germany with better seal design for improved durability and quicker response Ships with 12mm front and rear-end caps Disc brake wheelset Centerlock rotor interface. Lockring is included with the wheels XDR™ or SRAM/Shimano driver bodies Campagnolo driver body sold separately Lifetime warranty