The Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Tubeless Disc-brake wheelset is harnessing high technology and contemporary features for high adventure. Without the constraints of rim brake caliper compatibility or brake-track requirements, the 202 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheels open new adventures, paved or not. What’s more, Zipp has revised their industry changing Firecrest rim shape to be tubeless compatible, disc-brake specific, and more efficient at creating a fast and stable ride in any wind condition. if you are considering disc brake, road tubeless wheels, we recommend you start here.

To maximize the aero performance of the wheels, Zipp’s ABLC™ dimples extend all the way to the outer edge of the disc-specific rims. The new wheels also are optimized for wider tires to meet the performance needs of modern riders in search of low rolling resistance and aero efficiency with high comfort. In developing these wheelsets, Zipp engineers examined three different external rim shape concepts, and within each of those shapes, four separate internal widths before selecting the most efficient designs at each rim depth. The new 32mm profile 202 Firecrest Tubeless Disc-brake wheels have widths of 21mm internal, 28.9mm external and are aerodynamically optimized for use with 28mm wide tires. The new designs improve Firecrest’s ability to yield low aerodynamic drag and high crosswind stability, a combination Zipp dubs Aero Balance™.

A new carbon fiber layup for the Indianapolis-made rims keeps weight low while maintaining the Firecrest Carbon Clincher’s proven durability. Consider that this front disc wheel weighs in at just 705 grams. Tubeless compatible, the wheels feature a rim bed made with internal ridges to lock the tire’s bead in place, ensuring secure performance even when ridden at lower tire pressures. Zipp’s low-rolling resistance and high grip Tangente RT28 pairs perfectly with this wheel. The RT25 Road Tubeless tire is another excellent option for many pavement riders. The rim's ideal tire width range is 25-30mm but it can handle 23-33mm with ease- ... Read More