NEW ZIPP 202 vs. used Zipp Olympic Gold??

[Bergziege]

which wheelset should i choose?

the zipp 202 are brandnew, i think model 2005 and wheighs 1130 grams.

the other wheelset would be used zipp 280 rims, 18/24 cx ray and tune mig 66r/mag200. wheight is 1112 grams.

any advices?

my weight is 76 kg

[jeffr]

How many spokes on the new 202s?

[Bergziege]

20/24

[jeffr]

Well you're really talking about two vastly different builds due to the rim depth. I have some 285s built with 16 spokes in the front which I now believe was a mistake. The 280 wheels will probably be less stiff but definitely more aero. Do you want them fro RRs or crits? Or just for riding around?

[Luc]

@ Bergziege : I find my 2005 202's quite flexy... (spokes : F20, R24). I'm 65 - 66 kg's, nothing like a natural born sprinter...But I try to keep them for the "climbing sessions", more than for daily use...Just my 2 cents

Hope this helps !

[Bergziege]

well, both sets are not really stiff, but i want a real light set for hilly races and hard mountain training....

i also am a sprinter but for crits i use my ksyrium sl. they are really reliable

[Bergziege]

Well you're really talking about two vastly different builds due to the rim depth. I have some 285s built with 16 spokes in the front which I now believe was a mistake. The 280 wheels will probably be less stiff but definitely more aero. Do you want them fro RRs or crits? Or just for riding around?

you think the 202 would be stiffer in spite of the lower rim? why that?

i think the olympic gold will be minimal stiffer and a little bit more aero, but not that much

[nexusheli]

Upon speaking with a Zipp rep just a few days ago, I definately suggest staying away from the 202's as a daily-riding wheel.

[lancejohnson]

nex - what did you hear about 202s that would make you stay away from them as a daily wheel? i have a set laced to some record hubs and they are a great daily wheel as far as i can tell - a touch harsher than my 303 wheels but still very nice and no problems...