- Description
ZIPP 404 Firecrest™ tubular with Hope RS4 hubs
The 404 rim with its 58mm rim profile is a classic in ZIPP's range, whose origins date back to the early 1990s. To this day, racers win with the 404 rims, from flat races like the Queen K to mountain stages on L'Alpe d'Huez. Because with the Firecrest™ rim shape, the rim has the right properties to win any race on any terrain. Whether it's a racing bike, triathlon or track bike, the 404 feels at home everywhere, from fast criteriums to steep mountain stages.
Thanks to the revolutionary Firecrest™ profile rims, time and watt gains of up to 71 seconds / 23 watts over 40km are possible.
The Hope hubs, CNC-milled from 2014 T6 aluminum, impress with their light weight paired with reliable bearings, developed and tested in Barnoldswick, England. Free choice of all available Hope hub colors.
Laced with Sapim CX Ray or DT Swiss Aerolite in black, depending on availability.
Features:
Firecrest™ rim profile
Carbon Bridge Technology
VCLC Technology
ABLC Dimple Design
Technical data:
Lacing pattern: 16/20h 2x crossed
Hope RS4 hubs made of 2014 T6 aluminum
Freewheel: Shimano HG suitable for 9/10/11/12 speed
Rim height: 58mm
Rim width: 27.5mm
Tire type: tubular tire
Only to be used with carbon brake pads
Shimano Road (HG) Freehub Standard
The Shimano Hyperglide (HG) Road Standard is a proven solution for the use of eight, nine, ten, eleven and twelve-speed road bike cassettes. It offers high compatibility and is supported by Shimano and numerous other manufacturers (including SRAM, but not SRAM XD or XDR).
Spacer required:
For eight-, nine- and ten-speed cassettes, a spacer is required to ensure correct installation.
The eleven-speed cassettes CS-HG800 and CS-HG700 from Shimano also require a spacer.
Important: Only for tubular tires that are glued to the rim.
Light and fast: Our carbon wheels are made for tubular tires, which means they are lighter than traditional clincher tires. This makes your bike more agile and accelerates faster.
Professional performance: Many professionals prefer tubular tires because they offer an impressive combination of performance and reliability. With our carbon wheels, you get the most out of your bike.
Smooth ride: The seamless construction of the tubular tires ensures a smooth ride and offers better grip when cornering. This means more control and fun while riding.
But how do tubular tires differ from the other versions, such as tubeless, clincher and tubular?
Tubular: This version uses a seamless rubber tire that is glued directly to the rim. They offer the best performance, but are a little more difficult to install and require special rims.
Tubeless: Unlike tubular tires, tubeless tires do not use tubes. Instead, sealant is poured into the tire to seal smaller holes. Tubeless tires offer similar benefits to tubular tires, but are a little easier to install and maintain.
Clincher: Clincher tires are the most common type of tire. They have a separate tube and tire construction that is clamped onto the rim. Clincher tires are easy to install and offer good all-round performance, but are usually heavier than tubular and tubeless tires.
So if you are looking for the highest performance and a premium riding experience, our carbon tubular wheels are just the thingtige for you!
If you have any questions, let us know...
Weight recommendation:
The weight of the entire system rider+equipment (=clothing+bike+bottles+tools+div.) must not exceed 102kg. The wheels are generally not approved for tandem bikes. No guarantee if the permissible total system weight is exceeded.
Zipp
Motorsport engineer Leigh Sargent was actually specialized in perfecting the aerodynamics of Indy 500 vehicles. As the passionate cyclist became more and more involved with carbon wheels and disc wheels, he recognized the potential and founded the Zipp company in Indianapolis, the cradle of American motorsports. Two years after its foundation, the first Ironman in Hawaii was won with Zipp wheels. Already an insider tip in triathlon, it took until 2000 for the US brand to make the leap into professional cycling to the Belgian Lotto team. Ever since the company equipped the CSC team in 2003, it has been a major player in cycling.
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