Last year, Zipp introduced their all-new 303 Firecrest and 303 S wheelsets with wider widths and somewhat controversial “tubeless-only” compatibility. Going on five months, I’ve been…
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With the boom of gravel riding and racing, tire choices abound. Zipp’s modest tubeless tire line now includes the Tangente Course G40 and is a welcome…
“Sir, can I get a little more flare? Just a little more flare.” When the people asked for it, the folks at Zipp delivered. But, instead…
Zipp’s 303 wheelset has long been the workhorse in the lineup. They have tackled the cobbled classics, Tour de France stages, World Cup cyclocross courses, mountainous…
The Zipp 303 Firecrest is unquestionably one of the most prestigious wheelsets on the market. With renowned versatility and top-shelf speed, the 303’s are at home…
Those dimpled sidewalls are now iconic. Everyone knows what Zipp wheels look like. Those dimples are made to improve airflow and add stability. While that’s fine…
While I’m not able to attend Eurobike, the product news is flowing strong. Being immersed in the world’s largest trade show would yield a wider variety…
With the Sea Otter Classic emerging as the only large-scale North American bike trade show, it’s now ,more than ever, an important platform for launching, showcasing…
Picking the best gear of 2018 is often pretty easy, but sometimes it requires a decent amount of hair-splitting. This year it’s a combination of choosing…
There are enough handlebar shapes and sizes to cover about anyone’s preferences. However, there remain a few characteristics of great drop bars that are common (at…
Calling all alloy bikes, calling all alloy bikes — this is the seatpost you’ve been waiting for. With a comfort-tuned design that’s also lightweight, the new…
There’s marginal gains and then there’s gains made using biomimicry. Bio what, you say? Well, Zipp engineers looked to nature to inspire their sawtooth 454 NSW…
Last year, I spent the better part of an afternoon aboard the Factor O2 Disc. I was so enamored that I had to figure out a…
While carbon everywhere is still the dream, there’s something to be said about a durable set of alloy handlebars. Zipp agrees and has launched the new…
Modern endurance bikes should take their cues from the BMC Roadmachine 01. And, some manufacturers have done just that by putting it in their crosshairs as…
The growth of road disc brakes has been followed by the widening waistlines of rims. Even though frame clearances have increased accordingly, rim widths (at least…
After an excellent ride through Central California when they were launched, I’ve since had two sets of Zip 30 Course wheels in for review — one…
Zipp has a long history of being on the bleeding edge of performance. Their wheelsets are still considered the gold standard and the benchmark test subject…
Zipp’s NSW program represents the pinnacle of their engineering efforts — kind of like a skunkworks program. One of the first public-facing products from NSW is…
While the race-friendly Zipp SL Sprint stem is bonkers-stiff for the most demanding sprinters in the world, its ±12 degree rise limited its appeal. Enter the new…