What does NSW stand for Zipp?
New Speed Weaponry
NSW stands for New Speed Weaponry: containing the latest and greatest products from the American brand. Within the Zipp NSW range, Zipp has created pinnacle level products; with their most advanced technologies to date.
How much do Zipp wheels weigh?
Features
| Features | Weight: 640g front, 769g rear inc. tubeless valves and tape Includes: Centre lock rotor lock rings, 12mm thru’ axle caps, tubeless valves, tubeless tapes |
|---|---|
| Brake type | Disc |
| Freehub | HG (Shimano, Sram 10/11 speed), XDR (tested) Campagnolo freehub available separately |
| Hubs | ZR1 66 point engagement rear |
| Rim depth | 40mm |
Where are Zipp wheels made?
Zipp Firecrest rims are embossed with Zipp’s oval “Z” logo. The carbon on the inner diameter of most all Zipp rims is embossed with “Handmade in Speedway, Indiana” or “Handmade in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.”
Where are Zipp rims made?
What makes the Zipp 202 the lightest wheelset?
Don’t miss out on the latest CyclingTips updates. The 202 is Zipp’s lightest wheelset and features a carbon rim with aerodynamic properties, high performance hubs, a long history of research and development, plus a set of pretty skewers.
How much do the Zipp 202s cost?
At 1099g and an Australian retail price near $3000, the 202s occupy the upper end of the market. The 202s are built using 32mm carbon rims with 18 holes up front and 24 at the rear. Zipp’s commitment to research and development is well known, and they spend a lot of time developing and refining their products using wind tunnel testing.
What is the maximum rider weight for the Zipp 202?
A recommended maximum rider weight of 102kg applies to the 202s, and a clincher version is not offered. Zipp has changed the colour of its hubs from silver to black or grey for 2012. The rear hub employs radial spokes on the drive side and a 1-cross pattern on the non-drive side.
Where are Zipp 202 NSW rims made?
The advanced development engineers at The Nest took that data and created the rim shape that became the 202 NSW. Zipp 202 NSW rims are laid up, molded, drilled, and built in Indianapolis, USA by Zipp technicians.