WHEELS: ZIPP Flashpoint Wheelset

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ZIPP Flashpoint 40

A good thing to know about Zipp's FlashPoint 40 is that they come with no pro endorsements. This is not a pro wheel. We see that as a good thing. Just like using Chorus or Ultegra, this wheel has most of the performance of a pro wheel, at a price that's more back down to earth.

The FP 40 is the bargain-version of the Zipp 303 Clincher. Like the 303, the hoops are aluminum/carbon fiber hybrids, with a light aluminum rim bonded to a carbon fiber foil via Zipp's M2CM process for both aerodynamics and strength. The difference is the carbon layup; a Zipp rim takes 60 pieces of carbon fabric while a FP takes four. The rim is 38mm deep, just like the older 303, but with a non-dimpled carbon fiber surface, slightly less-aero Sapim bladed spokes and stock hubs. The rim shares the Hybrid-Toroidal shape that makes Zipps so fast. The wheels are still very aero and pretty light and stack up very well against most aluminum rimmed low spoke-count clinchers. In many cases they're both more aero and lighter, in a few they're a bit heavier, but much more aero.

The Zipp FlashPoint 40 has 18 front spokes and 20 rear. The front spokes are radially laced. The rear spokes are radial on the drive side cross-two on the non-drive side. The spokes are straight-pull, 4.2mm bladed custom-made by Sapim. The spoke nipples are internal and sit inside the carbon section of the rim. The rim is 38mm deep. The widest point of the carbon rim is 20mm. Available as Campagnolo or Shimano/SRAM-specific. The wheels are hand built by Zipp in Speedway, Indiana. Rim weight is approximately 497g. The front wheel weighs 725g, the rear 890g for 1615g a set. Quick release levers are included with the wheels. A spoke nipple wrench is included with the wheels.


ZIPP Flashpoint 60

Your eyes do not deceive you… if you are competing at Age Group Nationals in Portland on June 30, you have a chance to take home a FREE set of Flashpoint 60 aero wheels. The two lucky winners will be randomly picked from the top-50 male and top-50 female finishers.

Aerodynamic 60mm carbon rims and bladed spokes slice the wind
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Light weight and stiff
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Engineered and manufactured by Zipp in the USA

Train hard, race fast, and win some wheels!


ZIPP Flashpoint 80

A flash point is defined as "a point or stage at which an event becomes critical." When the point is long and drawn out, like in a solo, timed event, the flash point is what you're riding to the edge of. The whole event is critical; the key is skating to the edge and staying close without going over. Over, and you blow and everything is lost. Don't get close and you'll never get fast enough to do well.

The FlashPoint 80 is Zipp's most affordable way to get 82mm deep wheels. They share the same rim depth as the Zipp 808, so like the 808 the FP 80tare great wheels for racing the clock. We've seen 808 fronts paired with disc rears, and we've seen 808 rears paired with 404 fronts for riding on the road. You have the same flexibility with FP80.

Similar to the Zipp 808 wheels, the FP80 offers the rim depth and shape in a more economical wheelset. FP saves money by going with more conventional hubs, skipping the dimples found on the 808s, and using less expensive spokes. The aluminum rims are bonded to a carbon fiber v-shaped structure that gives strength to the rim and an aero edge. Another difference between the 808 and the FP 80 is the carbon layup; a Zipp rim takes 60 pieces of carbon fabric while a FP takes four.

The Zipp FlashPoint 80 has 18 front spokes and 20 rear. The front spokes are radially laced. The rear spokes are radial on the drive side cross-two on the non-drive side. The spokes are straight-pull, 4.2mm bladed custom-made by Sapim. The spoke nipples are internal and sit inside the carbon section of the rim. The rim is 82mm deep. The widest point of the carbon shell is 25mm. Available as Campagnolo or Shimano/SRAM-specific. The wheels are hand built by Zipp in Speedway, Indiana. The front wheel weighs 979g, the rear 1142g for 2121g a set. Quick release levers are included with the wheels. A spoke nipple wrench is included with the wheels.