Zipp 404 or 808?

Triathlon Forum
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Hi.

Mabye a question for joshatzipp…?

I am not shure if the right set of wheels for me, is Zipp 404 or 808?

Data:
I am a man, live in Denmark, almost 180 lbs. (allmost 90 kg.), and only use my bike for training purposes (2 times a week, for about 40-100 miles, in a cycleclub).

1: Is Zipp 808 too sensitive for the wind, just for training purposes? Especialy the frontwheel.
2: Is 404 strong enough for my weight?
3: Or is 606 the best solution for a type of rider like me?

The wheels is handmade to me, with this:

  • front- + backwheel: 32 spoke (2x/2x).
  • org. Zipp-hub.

Thanks: Webfab

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…or mabye Zipp 606?

The frontwheel is les sensitive for the wind, but is it strong enough for my weight?

3

I second the 606, this is the way to go for you.

4

Unless I read that wrong, you are planning on buying a pair of Zipp 404/808 just for training?? If that is the case then I wouldnt bother buying either of them. Why spend all that money to go a little faster on some training rides.

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Becurse I got a fine offer from my local bycikleshop, for a set of 808. :slight_smile:
And also becurse i think I am in love with the Zipp-wheels. …

…but yes, I think the 606 is more right for me… mabye. :slight_smile: