zipp 303 vs reynolds assault

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petosagan
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by petosagan

hi,

I need another wheelset and I hesitate between zipp 303 firecrest 2015 or reynolds assault slg 2017.

I know both seller, so I am not worried about the wheels.

I know the zipp value is about twice so its hard to chose ;-)

the zipp have only 1500 miles and the reynolds less than 1000 miles
zipp come without any tires and brake pads but reynolds come with 2 brand new vittoria corsa graphene + 4 used brake pads + 4 brand new. cryo blue pads.

Im 5'10'' and 175 lbs.....

what do you think, advice, ideas etc?

thank you

shuttlenote
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by shuttlenote

I would go for the Zipps just for that braking surface and because they are Zipps!

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petosagan
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by petosagan

shuttlenote wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 9:26 pm
I would go for the Zipps just for that braking surface and because they are Zipps!
yep, I think the braking surface is better

Nefarious86
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by Nefarious86

Having owned Zipps and Reynolds I'd say the Reynolds braking with Cryo pads is much much better than Zipp.

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shuttlenote
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by shuttlenote

Nefarious86 wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:50 pm
Having owned Zipps and Reynolds I'd say the Reynolds braking with Cryo pads is much much better than Zipp.

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But what about in the wet?

petosagan
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by petosagan

Nefarious86 wrote:
Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:50 pm
Having owned Zipps and Reynolds I'd say the Reynolds braking with Cryo pads is much much better than Zipp.

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old reynolds or the new one, I think the new rims are made since 2015 ?

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by Nefarious86

Newer generation Cryo/SLG profile and yes much better in the wet too.Image

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by FIJIGabe

I've had both wheel brands, and Reynolds is hands down better in the brake department. However, I think the Zipps were more aerodynamic (or at least weren't as susceptible to cross winds, like my DV3K's and 66's). I know Reynolds has improved their aero profiles, but I think Zipp is better in that aspect.

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