Zipp 404 Carbon Clincher (Firecrest)

[mafutha]

Hi all,

 

Any roadies in Cape Town area ride these. I would like to get your opinion of how they handle in Cape windy conditions compared to other deep sections and standard rims please (road). I'm a 60kg rider using carbon frame.

 

Thanks.

JJ

[desmondalie]

My advice - Stay away from anything deeper than 32mm.

[desmondalie]

Or go for the Easton EC90SL clincher. They are 38mm deep, so should be fine for most cape town conditions.

[Spinnekop]

Or go for the Easton EC90SL clincher. They are 38mm deep, so should be fine for most cape town conditions.

 

This for me would be the better option to go for.

I have a set. Awesome wheels!! And when I puncture, it costs me R40 for a new tube. Compared to tubbies.....NOTHING!

 

As for handling in the wind.

I did the Argus 2009 with the 60-100km wind (depens to who you talk ) on 404 Zipps.

Managed but I was busy....VERY busy.