Zipp 303 vs zipp 404

[solly]

Can anyone advise if there is benefit to splitting up the 303 set and using a 404 rear with a 303 front wheel?

 

What's the pros and cons on this

[Mongoose!]

The bigest difference will be on paper....

['Dale]

You'll have a somewhat safer front in heavy crosswinds, especially of you're a relatively light rider.

And minimum weight saving.

 

Drawback: Aesthethics / not matching wheelset

[Cippo]

You'll have a somewhat safer front in heavy crosswinds, especially of you're a relatively light rider.

And minimum weight saving.

 

Drawback: Aesthethics / not matching wheelset

 

+1 on handling aspects. It would show however you're a thinking man and the uninformed would stop and ask you why you did that. Get a good impressive explanantion ready. Problem is thou finding a pair in that configuration. Btw it will not work with a compact crank, lol.

Edited December 23, 2013 by Cippo

[solly]

What bout climbing benefits? Any?

[urbanroyal]

it looks cool..... only reason you need bro...

[Cippo]

What bout climbing benefits? Any?

 

I think the benefit would be minimal considering the 404 front weighs 715g ( without tyres, etc) and 303 is 685g. Why not just go for a full 303 set and get the best of both worlds. Better weight, better rolling mass.

 

[LOOK695]

What bout climbing benefits? Any?

Couple of grams weight difference won't make any difference. If you want to improve your climbing ride more hills. I personally would go for the 404. Make sure the 303 fits your frame as some frames have clearance issues at the chainstay

[solly]

404 rear with 303 front is what was suggested to me. So what I'm seeing here is that I should rather keep it 303 together. Is that right?

[LOOK695]

404 rear with 303 front is what was suggested to me. So what I'm seeing here is that I should rather keep it 303 together. Is that right?

How much do you weigh and where do you ride? If you are about 80kg, go 404 as they are more aero, if you live in CT, 303 on the front will be more stable on windy days

[Cippo]

If money was'nt an issue, Lightweight Meilenstein. Who cares about crosswinds when you rolling with these babies.

Edited December 23, 2013 by Cippo

['Dale]

If money was'nt an issue, Lightweight Mielenstein. Who cares about crosswinds when you rolling with these babies.

 

Off-topic!

 

 

:-D

[solly]

How much do you weigh and where do you ride? If you are about 80kg, go 404 as they are more aero, if you live in CT, 303 on the front will be more stable on windy days

 

I weigh 72 kg. ride in jhb.

[jcza]

If you're only going to use I set of wheels then I would go with 303s.

[urbanroyal]

I think with a 404 rear ...it will be stiffer...great for sprinting and the aero advantage ..less havoc on the front end wind wise ...especially here in the Cape at the mo....

[Cippo]

 

 

Off-topic!

 

 

:-D

 

You suppose to 'like' my suggestion. You know you want a pair.