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New Zipp Firestrike 404
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So who is going to run out and buy them?

http://www.slowtwitch.com/...404_wheels_4398.html

Better braking surface, wide like 303, fancier dimples, decals you can't peel off. MSRP $wow. So cash. Much dollars.

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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I'm sure Jackmott is upset.

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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Prices are getting absolutely ridiculous....
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [ridenfish39] [ In reply to ]
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C'mon, you get a free wheel bag now, bargain!!
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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So $850 above the existing Firecrest for improved dimples yet they still cover them with stickers. I think these will be the ultimate Fred detection tool.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [T-wrecks] [ In reply to ]
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T-wrecks wrote:
So $850 above the existing Firecrest for improved dimples yet they still cover them with stickers.

Did you read the article? The logos are printed on so the dimples are not covered.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [asad137] [ In reply to ]
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Who has dimples on their bum

http://RoadID.com/...te/4HC4V-TAFQ9XPJDTX
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [Toby] [ In reply to ]
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I predict completely cylindrical rims by 2018 with the tyre embedded inside.

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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More information to read:

http://lavamagazine.com/...at-summer-presscamp/

http://www.bikerumor.com/...vels-plus-202-discs/

It's definitely an improvement to Firecrest but wow the price increase is rough

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [asad137] [ In reply to ]
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Clearly not close enough! Just based my statement on the photos from bikerumor.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [T-wrecks] [ In reply to ]
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I would argue the increased braking power is worth it but these are brand new and we need to wait for reviews

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [atomic916] [ In reply to ]
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Not only a free wheel bag but quick releases and tires at a price 20% less than Reynolds RZRs! I was going to put that in pink except its true. $4500 for a wheel set and they aren't even going to throw in the $30 quick release that are pictured with the wheels on the Reynolds website (Im sure its these http://www.planetx.co.uk/...e-with-carbon-levers). Really does make the Zipps look like a bargain.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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"MSRP is $3,600 and they are available immediately"

shocking that they are available immediately :)


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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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For the pointiest of the pointy end I imagine. I bet a pair of Flos (or maybe some used FC rims), a power meter, and a seasons worth of coaching would do more for most people.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [zoom] [ In reply to ]
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For $3600 I can throw staggered forged 19'' wheels on my mustang and have money left over to put towards tires. The bike industry is really losing touch with reality.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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kjmcawesome wrote:
So who is going to run out and buy them?

http://www.slowtwitch.com/...404_wheels_4398.html

Better braking surface, wide like 303, fancier dimples, decals you can't peel off. MSRP $wow. So cash. Much dollars.

Lol, I'm going to use that someday. IMO, they would've been better served by building a proprietary tire. Probably more to gain on that front.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [link5485] [ In reply to ]
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link5485 wrote:
For the pointiest of the pointy end I imagine.

I imagine you'll see more of these in the back half of the pack than the front half.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [Pooks] [ In reply to ]
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I'm glad I'm poor and BOP. I'd really hate to have the money to be a total Fred and not be fast enough to be worth it.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [kjmcawesome] [ In reply to ]
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Saw the feature on the front page and thought - there will be a thread on there already. But I was wrong - 2 threads already!! Zipp love on this forum is immense.

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [link5485] [ In reply to ]
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Agreed completely with this but I love the constant improvement to our gear. I'm glad I haven't bought wheels yet!

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [link5485] [ In reply to ]
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link5485 wrote:
For the pointiest of the pointy end I imagine. I bet a pair of Flos (or maybe some used FC rims), a power meter, and a seasons worth of coaching would do more for most people.

True but with Firestrike there is no risk of getting dropped by your coach mid season

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [FF Boots] [ In reply to ]
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HAHAHAHHAHAH I just about spit my coffee out all over my computer

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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [BryanD] [ In reply to ]
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$50 shoe covers make a bigger drag reduction difference than the best deep section rims and that's in laboratory conditions. Buying these is a "want" not a "need".

Note: I own several pairs of deep section wheels, I'm not judging.
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [FF Boots] [ In reply to ]
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Because you won't be able to afford one after you've bought the wheels?
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Re: New Zipp Firestrike 404 [Pooks] [ In reply to ]
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Pooks wrote:
link5485 wrote:
For the pointiest of the pointy end I imagine.


I imagine you'll see more of these in the back half of the pack than the front half.


tons of people rocking old wheels, and wheel with covers on the front (races) than on the back...

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Last edited by: LuisDF: Jun 20, 14 9:28
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