Being presented as the ultimate race wheel by Zipp, the 404 Firecrest is aimed at cyclists looking for absolute speed. If you want to improve your speed on flat roads, this is the gold standard. Whether you’re a triathlete looking to make time on the bike or a racer battling for the bunch sprint, the 404 Firecrest deliver.
Although the 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher is designed for durability and impact resistance, at 1,690 grams per wheelset, it is also light weight. Simply put, Zipp set the industry standard for strength and durability in a carbon clincher. With its versatile 58mm rim depth, the 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher stands as Zipp’s pinnacle carbon clincher to overcome the resistive forces slowing you down – whether it’s aero drag, wind-induced steering torque, rain soaked roads, or tight corners.
Although the 404 are pretty light by any standard, these wheels are more focused on pure speed for flat roads, meaning that cyclists looking primarily for versatility or climbing performance should consider the 303 or 202 first.