Zipp 2020
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Hi all,
I've just today received my new Zipp 404 Firecrest rear wheel. After inspecting it a closely I've noticed that there are mulitple marks on the carbon. None of those are scratches/indentations, but just look nasty to my eyes.
Has anyone else received their wheels like this? Do they scratch that easily? I don't remember seing such problems with my 303 S wheelset while I had it.
Thanks for the feedback, really appreciated.
I've just today received my new Zipp 404 Firecrest rear wheel. After inspecting it a closely I've noticed that there are mulitple marks on the carbon. None of those are scratches/indentations, but just look nasty to my eyes.
Has anyone else received their wheels like this? Do they scratch that easily? I don't remember seing such problems with my 303 S wheelset while I had it.
Thanks for the feedback, really appreciated.
Yes same on mine.
What about the valve hole? Is it centered on rear wheel like on front? Or is it off center?
I had issue with inflating the rear. The valve hole was off-centered and I felt air swooshing from inside the rim, from the drain hole. So tough the valve didn't seal the hole as it was off-centered. Tightened it down, but still didn't seal properly.
Sent the wheel back and now received a replacement. On the replacement, the hole is still off-centered, just like on the first one. I'm not sure if they actually sent me a new one or maybe it's the same wheel I sent back
I managed to inflate it now, but it's quite difficult. The front just pops and is supper easy, but not the rear wheel. Probably wouldn be able to inflate it without a compressor on a roadside.
What about the valve hole? Is it centered on rear wheel like on front? Or is it off center?
I had issue with inflating the rear. The valve hole was off-centered and I felt air swooshing from inside the rim, from the drain hole. So tough the valve didn't seal the hole as it was off-centered. Tightened it down, but still didn't seal properly.
Sent the wheel back and now received a replacement. On the replacement, the hole is still off-centered, just like on the first one. I'm not sure if they actually sent me a new one or maybe it's the same wheel I sent back
I managed to inflate it now, but it's quite difficult. The front just pops and is supper easy, but not the rear wheel. Probably wouldn be able to inflate it without a compressor on a roadside.
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My dude, that's two centerlock disc rotor lockrings, two plastic valve core tools and a freehub/cassette spacer.
Thanks for the help, I wasn't sure only about the freehub/cassette spacer. Should the LBS have installed the spacer as a must on the wheel (as he didn't)? The cassette is Ultegra 11-32.TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:07 am
My dude, that's two centerlock disc rotor lockrings, two plastic valve core tools and a freehub/cassette spacer.
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Ok, thanks for the feedback. Much appreciated.TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:41 am
No, the 11-32t 11spd cassette does not utilize the spacer.
So, back to those marks on the wheel. They are quite obvious and do bother me, but if this is to be expected I'll live with it. Just didn't see any marks on 303S' (and I mean none).
Anybody else experiencing the same with Zipp's wheels (any recent model)?
Anybody else experiencing the same with Zipp's wheels (any recent model)?
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To me that wouldn't be acceptable from a new wheel, just an opinion.
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It's for using either a 10 speed or a Shimano 11 speed 11-34 cassette only.stjepan wrote: ↑Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:20 amThanks for the help, I wasn't sure only about the freehub/cassette spacer. Should the LBS have installed the spacer as a must on the wheel (as he didn't)? The cassette is Ultegra 11-32.TobinHatesYou wrote: ↑Fri Oct 08, 2021 8:07 am
My dude, that's two centerlock disc rotor lockrings, two plastic valve core tools and a freehub/cassette spacer.
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That is really a good match
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i just bought 303 FC rim brake version. Super clean, not a mark. Everthing looks top notch and the valve holes are centered.stjepan wrote: ↑Thu Oct 07, 2021 9:28 pmHi all,
I've just today received my new Zipp 404 Firecrest rear wheel. After inspecting it a closely I've noticed that there are mulitple marks on the carbon. None of those are scratches/indentations, but just look nasty to my eyes.
Has anyone else received their wheels like this? Do they scratch that easily? I don't remember seing such problems with my 303 S wheelset while I had it.
Thanks for the feedback, really appreciated.
Rode them today, they rode different from my Schmolke TLO 45, Carbon Ti wheelset. The 303 seems smoother, like they damp road buzz a little better.
Stability in anykind of wind is really without remarks. Seems like a great set of wheels so far. Rear hub is very silent compared to Carbon Ti if that matters!?
Bikes:
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
Ax Lightness Vial EVO Race (2019.01.03)
Open *UP* (2016.04.14)
Paduano Racing Fidia (kind of shelved)
Ex bike; Vial EVO D, Vial EVO Ultra, Scott Foil, Paduano ti bike.
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