The Zipp 1080 wheelset, offers a very deep section rim set, offering the best aerodynamic performance. The manufacturers, Zipp, claim that the Zipp 1080 wheelset offers a 29 second advantage over tri spoked wheels in a 25 mile time trial.
Zipp 1080 Front Wheel
The zipp 1080 front wheel weighs 774 grams and comes in either clincher or tubular form. The maximum rim depth is 27.5mm. The depth of the rim is 10cm.
Note on windy days, a front wheel with this deep section may prove problematic to control.
Zipp 1080 Rear Wheel
The Zipp 1080 rear wheel weighs 884 grams and has same depth of rim as front wheel
Carbon fibre stiffness
- Zipp 1080 Wheelset £1,650 or buy front and rear separately.
- Zipp 404
- Other Zipp wheels at Wiggle
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[...] One thing that sets it apart from the 404 wheels is its dimpled surface on the rims. This has been found to be more aerodynamic on disc wheels. Zipp have a patent pending for this design. The manufacturers state it is faster than any tri spoke and also legal for all triathlons. At 1882g it is not the lightest wheelset on the market, but, the aerodynamic advantage outweighs this weight effect on all but the hilliest of courses. A lighter wheel would be the Zipp 1080 [...]
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