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I have seen a few of these adverts pop up in the classifieds in the last few weeks.

One was by a well known cycle shop manager.He claimed he didn't know the wheels were fake.

 

Here is the latest scam

 

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I see the same seller is selling a Pinarello Dogma that can be bought from the same seller of the fake wheels.

 

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Gummi, what are the tell tale signs. I can see why these could be considered fake, but what does one look for in fake/proper Zipps?

 

For example, the easiest way to tell fake Bora's for me is the absence of the G3 spoke pattern at the rear. What is the equivalent sign in Zipp wheels?

 

Zipp 404 have a 60mm rim and these are 50mm

Zipp don't use red hubs

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Gummi, what are the tell tale signs. I can see why these could be considered fake, but what does one look for in fake/proper Zipps?

 

For example, the easiest way to tell fake Bora's for me is the absence of the G3 spoke pattern at the rear. What is the equivalent sign in Zipp wheels?

 

Rim depth.

Dimpling.

Firecrest and other decals.

But the real giveaway - those hubs.!

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