Zipp 303 S Carbon Tubeless Disc Brake Centre Lock 24H Front Wheel
Expanding greatly on its heritage of conquering the Spring Classics,
this 303 wheelset maintains its ideal-for-every-terrain 45mm rim depth
but adds a significantly wider internal width to provide greater
performance and ride quality in almost every measurable way. Road bikes
are more versatile than ever, no matter the road surface, but just as
fast as before. The 303 S offers an entirely new rim profile and design
to optimize rider performance on this new breed of bike. This wheelset
is tubeless for disc-brake bikes, allowing the ability to run wide tires
at lower pressures for race-ready speed on or off the pavement.
The 303 S is among Zipp's lightest wheelsets, optimized for top aero
performance with a 28mm tyre but capable of handling gravel tires up to
50mm wide.
The key innovation is in the 303 S’s rim design. Its 45mm rim depth is
the same as its predecessor, the 302 Disc brake. But its external rim
width is 2mm wider, at 27mm, and its tire bed is a full 7mm wider, at
23mm internal width. That rim platform is designed to be the fastest
with a 28mm tire. The wide rim optimizes tire profile to allow lower
tire pressure. That helps to reduce rolling resistance and provides a
more compliant ride. The result of all this is a 10 watt savings vs. a
top peer wheel in total power required to ride 40kph on a flat road with
a 28mm tire, according to internal Zipp testing.
This groundbreaking wheelset also features all-new cosmetics, setting
the rider apart from the pack, and comes at an attractive price.
Key Features and Benefits:
- New Zipp graphics and cosmetic identity that scream speed
- Fastest with 28mm, fits wide gravel tyres as well
- Wide rims optimize tyre profile to allow lower tire pressure, especially with tubeless. The result is a larger contact patch for increase grip for confident cornering, descending, and handling in wet conditions.
- Lower tyre pressures and larger volume provides a compliant ride with fewer vibrations
- Significant watt savings when running larger tyres at lower pressure
- Wide hookless rims create a seamless transition to the tyre, reducing drag
- 76 DB hub with center locking interface
- Lock ring included
- Lifetime Warranty
Size: 700c disc-brake specific tubeless front wheel
Rim finish: UD (unidirectional) carbon fibres / Bake-on labels / matt clear coat
Rim profile: Symmetrical
Rim depth: 45mm
Rim width (internal): 23mm
Rim width (external): 27mm
Hub: 76D
Axle type: Thru-axle 12x100
Axle material: Aluminium
Bearings: Cartridge / stainless steel
Spokes: Sapim CX Sprint J bend
Spoke count: 24
Spoke pattern: 2 Cross
Nipple material: Brass
Nipple anti-rotation: Sapim Secure-Loc
Disc compatibility: Centre Lock
Minimum tyre size: 25mm
Maximum tyre pressure: 73 psi
Maximum rider weight: 113kg (250lbs)
Manufacturers claimed weight: 710 grams