At 1,450g, the 202 Firecrest is the lightest entry in the Firecrest Carbon Clincher lineup. The Zipp® 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher retains the classic 32mm rim depth of its tubular predecessor though, with the Firecrest profile, now has a wider 25.4 mm max rim width. The results redefine what’s possible with a do-it-all classic road wheel. The 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher now is laced to the maintenance-free 77/177 hubset, with its best-in-class durability and improved bearing protection, all with no pre-load adjustment needed.
Zipp’s Firecrest rim and Carbon Clincher technology form the foundation of the 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher. Firecrest rims have a near-constant width from brake track to spoke bed to improve aerodynamics and better control airflow. Zipp engineers used Computational Fluid Dynamics software analysis to maximize aerodynamics and minimize wind-produced torque, resulting in a 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher that is faster and better handling than a classic road wheel. Our Firecrest rim shape improves stability by moving the wheel’s center of pressure to sit almost directly over the steering axis, where wind-produced steering torque has a minimal effect.

Add to that our Carbon Clincher technology. Our exclusive resin, based on materials used in motorsports braking systems, effectively tolerates the incredible spikes in heat caused by braking to provide unrivalled reliability and confidence inspiring stopping power. Zipp Carbon Clinchers have never had a heat related failure.

Available in two decal options, the stealthy Matte Black or the distinctive Matte White decals. Each 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher wheel comes with Tangente Platinum Pro Evo brake pads, Zipp Integrated Valve Extender with valve-core wrench, rim tape and quick release.

• Set Weight 1450g
• Max recommended rider weight 250lbs
• Front Wheel
• Weight 635g
• Hub Used 77
• Rim Depth 32mm
• Brake Track Width (center) 24.62mm
• Max Width 25.4mm
• Clincher Bead Width 16.25mm
• Spokes Sapim® CX-Sprint
• Spoke Count 18
• Spoke Pattern Radial
• Spoke Length 274
• Max Tire Pressure 125psi
• Max Tire Pressure 8.62bars
• Track Adaptable No
• Dimpled Surface Yes
• Nipples Sapim®
• External Nipples Yes
• Rear Wheel
• Weight 815g
• Hub Used 177
• Rim Depth 32mm
• Brake Track Width (center) 24.62mm
• Max Width 25.4mm
• Spokes Sapim® CX-Sprint
• Spoke Count 24
• Spoke Pattern Non-Drive 2 cross
• Spoke Pattern Drive 2 cross
• Spoke Length Non-Drive 284mm
• Spoke Length Drive 284mm
• Max Tire Pressure 125psi
• Max Tire Pressure 8.62bars
• 11-speed compatible hub Yes
• Track Adaptable No
• Dimpled Surface Yes
• Nipples Sapim®
• External Nipples Yes

The bike and gear review site FeedtheHabit.com published a review of the Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher, praising them as the gold standard all-aroudn wheelset.

Quote: “With a premium price, you do get premium performance. It’s hard to imagine anything else you’d want in a carbon clincher. For dry-weather riding, these can’t be beat. They roll up fast, are rock-solid laterally and add a touch of smoothness you won’t get on alloy wheels.”

UK-based Pro Cycling magazine, in its April 2013 issue, praised the Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher. “With super handling, low weight (80g less than close rivals Enve’s 3.4Cs), clincher convenience and brilliant braking, the 202s are arguably the new best all-rounders in the world,” according to Pro Cycling.

Cycling Plus magazine awarded the Zipp 202 Firecrest Carbon Clincher with 5 starts out of 5. “We consider Zipp’s 202 to be the best all-round wheelset now available. Great handling, low weight, clincher convenience and brilliant braking.“

“On the road the low weight translates to instant acceleration and highly capable climbing. But where they excel is in blustery conditions, handling crosswinds better than the leading aluminium wheels we’ve tried.”