Zipp 202 Clincher Disc Wheelset Black-White Shimano
Aerodynamic and light, the Zipp 202 is the perfect wheelset for climbing. Of course, this does come with a few issues and a hefty price tag. If you are willing to overlook this, you should be quite content with what the wheelset has to offer. Read full review
Zipp 202 Review
The calling card of the Zipp 202 is its weigh which is difficult to ignore considering that some of the wheelsets venture only slightly beyond 1400g. However, cyclists cannot rely upon weight alone so I decided to see just what the 202 had to offer.
As you can imagine, there are several advantages to having wheels that are this light. To start off with, I found that acceleration was an absolute breeze, especially from a stop. I was also impressed by the speed that this carbon wheelset had to offer. While it may not be the fastest out there, I did feel that it was an extremely close race.
Since this wheelset is so light, it was just begging me to hit the slopes and so I did. The lack of weight and the stiffness made getting up even the steepest slopes incredibly fun. It still offered up a decent amount of stability as I headed downhill as well which was a plus.
There is no getting around the fact that these are incredibly expensive wheels. The good news, however, is that if you decide to spend this money, the wheelset will certainly announce it to the world. The sleek design and overall quality simply shouts expensive. For this price tag, you do need to consider some of the pitfalls as well. While the braking of the 202 is decent, it tends to fail a little when it comes to wet weather, with a much less impressive performance. Therefore, you will need to decide if it is worth your money.
+Pros:
- Great climbing ability
- Super light
- Stiff
- Looks good
- Fast
-Cons:
- Expensive
- Mediocre braking in wet conditions
The Verdict
If you have the money to burn, then the Zipp 202 is a good wheelset for climbing.
While there are a few problem areas here and there, the 202 does come through on most occasions.
Zipp 202 Clincher Road Disc Road WheelsetGet the best braking performance on the market thanks to the 202 Carbon Clincher disc brake compatible wheels from Zipp. Complete your ride with the combination of one of Zipp’s true classic wheels and state-of-the-art tech. At just 705g, they’re super lightweight and therefore perfect for great handling on tricky descents. Also, this wheelset’s stiffness means better stability in crosswinds, and the shaping improves your aero ride.Weather-proof Disc Brake CompatibilityWith disc-brake compatibility that’s combined with Zipp’s heat managing Carbon Clincher technology, you’ve got a responsive braking power that ensures quality performance in all weathers without building additional wear.Features: Hub Model: 77D Rim: Carbon Clincher Rim Width: 25.4mm Rim Depth: 32mm Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray Spoke Hole Count: 24 Hole Max Tyre Pressure: 125psi / 8.62bars Light, Aero Design using Firecrest Rim Technology Includes QR, 12mm and 15mm thru-axle caps (front wheel) Weight: Approx. 1400g (combined)Buy Zipp Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
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