Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake Road Bike Wheels

The Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake wheels are made for speed! Whether in a road race, time trial, triathlon or just training, the Zipp 404 makes sure you go fast. The 58 mm deep tubeless rims are aerodynamic and stable in crosswinds thanks to the ABLC Sawtooth "golf ball" profile, which creates an airflow around the rim. Because the rims are tubeless ready, it is possible to ride without inner tubes after fitting the tubeless rim tape, tubeless tyres and latex. This reduces rolling resistance and increases comfort, grip and puncture resistance. The Zipp ZR1 hubs, developed in Germany, are the focal point of the 404 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake wheels. These hubs roll extremely smoothly, have well-sealed industrial bearings and engage quickly thanks to a 6-pawl body with 66 engagement points. The rims and hub are held in place by reliable and aerodynamic Sapim CX-Sprint J-bend spokes. If you are looking for a wheelset for both training and racing, the Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake should be high on your list!

TSE (Total System Efficiency technology)
With Total System Efficiency Technology, Zipp has only one thing in mind; more speed! The innovative rim lay-up reduces aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance, weight, vibration and durability.

Tubeless ready
The Zipp Tubeless Ready rim allows you to ride without an inner tube and at lower pressures. The result is a larger contact patch with the ground for more grip and manoeuvrability on descents and when riding in wet conditions. In addition, comfort is increased and rolling resistance reduced by riding with a tubeless setup.

ShowStopper
This exclusive Zipp technology results in better modulation and increased braking power in both wet and dry weather. ShowStopper is a combination of a molded-in texture with silicon carbide particles in the resin surface. It increases the surface roughness of the brake edge providing the rider with more consistent and powerful braking.

ABLC SawTooth
The ABLC SawTooth design features Zipp's signature golf ball structure. It ensures that the airflow is directed along the surface of the rim for optimum aerodynamics. Stability is also improved, ensuring greater comfort.

Rolling road test protocol
Zipp continues to optimise its wheels in the wind tunnel and through computer simulation. However, Zipp realises that the 'real world' is the best environment to test a wheel. Zipp calls this combination of wind tunnel testing and real world testing the RollingRoad Test Protocol. This has resulted in an even more convex rim that becomes one with the tyre. This gives you even more stability and less air resistance. This makes it easier to keep your bike up to speed and less energy is lost. Because the rim is wider, you can mount even wider tyres. With a larger tyre volume and lower tyre pressure, vibration is reduced, resulting in less fatigue on long rides.

Zipp ZR1 hubs
At the heart of these Zipp wheels is a durable hub set, designed in Germany; the Zipp ZR1. This hub features well-sealed industrial bearings with extremely low rolling resistance. The rear hub has a body with 66 touch points for a faster response when cranking.

Zipp Lifetime Warranty
The Zipp Lifetime Warranty gives you a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. This gives you ultimate security! The warranty becomes active after registration of your wheel(s) with Zipp and is non-transferable.

Compatibility

• To be used with Shimano and/or Sram 9/10/11 speed groupsets.

Delivery includes

• Zipp 404 Firecrest Tubeless Rim Brake Wheels
• Tubeless Rim Tape
• Brake pads for carbon rims
• Tubeless Valves
• Quick Release Skewers
• Quick Release End Caps

Assembly

• Cassette remover Shimano or Campagnolo
• (possibly a torque wrench)

Installing a cassette on a wheel is easy if you have the right tools. If you purchase a cassette remover with a Shimano fit, you will be able to mount either a Shimano or Sram cassette on your rear wheel. Please note! For a Campagnolo cassette you need the Campagnolo tool. If you have a Shimano 9/10-speed cassette, first slide the spacer over the body. Then you place the cassette on the body. This can only be done in one way because of the fit of the body. Finally you turn the washer straight on by hand and tighten it with the cassette tool. Cassettes aren’t easily overtightened, but if you want you can use a torque wrench for this.

User tips

• Pay attention to the direction of travel when mounting your tyres.
• For Shimano 9/10-speed, do not forget to mount the spacer first before installing the cassette.
• Make sure the rim tape is stuck well in the rim.