WHEELS; WHEELS; WHEELS

[no calves]

Just Bought(read stole) my set of 404 tubbys for 5k. i will only be able to report after the DC if they are faster. but my bike does look f@kken fast now...

[TommieV]

R-SYS clinchers weigh around 1350g, Zipp 404 tubbies weigh in at about 1250g.

 

R-SYS wheels are some of the most un-aerodynamic wheels out there.

http://www.rouesartisanales.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/aero_english.jpg

 

 

Wao!! Thanks for the graph. I did not know that. They are amazing climbing wheels but I can believe that those fat round carbon spokes could not be very friendly to the wind resistance.....

[Breezer]

R-SYS clinchers weigh around 1350g, Zipp 404 tubbies weigh in at about 1250g.

 

R-SYS wheels are some of the most un-aerodynamic wheels out there.

http://www.rouesartisanales.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/aero_english.jpg

Nice, now I can see why I feel so fast when I swap my Aksiums(training Wheels) for my Vueltas

[Christie]

What year Zipps are they? If they are 2010 or newer the price is insanely good.

 

If they are 2008 - 2010 the price is still good.

 

Older than 2006 I would say you should not pay more than R4-5k, they still have the old rims that break if you stare at them hard.

 

The graph Edman posted is from an independent test, quite nice

To interpret it: When going off the fron of the bunch and you are pushing 40-50km/h, the Arsis wuld be using about 35 watt of the power you are putting on the pedals. At the same speed, the Zipps would be using 20 watt. 15 watt is a massive amount if you are fit and in decent shape.

[TommieV]

What year Zipps are they? If they are 2010 or newer the price is insanely good.

 

If they are 2008 - 2010 the price is still good.

 

Older than 2006 I would say you should not pay more than R4-5k, they still have the old rims that break if you stare at them hard.

 

The graph Edman posted is from an independent test, quite nice

To interpret it: When going off the fron of the bunch and you are pushing 40-50km/h, the Arsis wuld be using about 35 watt of the power you are putting on the pedals. At the same speed, the Zipps would be using 20 watt. 15 watt is a massive amount if you are fit and in decent shape.

 

Is there any way to see or identify what year the wheels was manufactured? Any obvious trademark changes or artwork or anything that has changed from 2006 to present.....? Don't just want to take their word for it

[The Bike Vendor]

Just Bought(read stole) my set of 404 tubbys for 5k. i will only be able to report after the DC if they are faster. but my bike does look f@kken fast now...

 

That's more of a bargain to me than R8k Got my Corima's with only R800km's on like brand new with conti tubbs for R4.5K more than a year ago...

[The Bike Vendor]

Is there any way to see or identify what year the wheels was manufactured? Any obvious trademark changes or artwork or anything that has changed from 2006 to present.....? Don't just want to take their word for it

 

 

There you go...

 

http://www.zipp.com/support/identify/wheel_timeline.php

 

Do yours have dimples on? Like a golf ball...

[TommieV]

There you go...

 

http://www.zipp.com/support/identify/wheel_timeline.php

 

Do yours have dimples on? Like a golf ball...

Thanks, I found the time line. I am not sure. I will see them tomorrow to make my final decision. Just needed to get all my ducks in a row before I negotiate with the seller. Thanks for the help...

[TommieV]

I saw the wheels today.... They are the dimple version with the new rim profile, but still with the red banner under the Zipp name. They were bought in 2008, the same year they changed the branding colors from red to silver. They come with Tubbies. So I guess 8k is still a good buy. I will still need to convert the rear wheel from Campaq to Shimano 10spd. Any idea how much that will cost?

[Christie]

Cassette body is between in the region of R1000 (don't know the latest price.)