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60 Carbon Road Wheel - Clincher

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The perfect carbon/aluminum marriage.

The new 60s were inspired by Zipp's proven 58mm hoops that have claimed countless victories around the world. Zipp took its tried-and-tested aerodynamic carbon technology developed with its 303 and 404 wheelsets, and it combined a new hub design and predictable aluminum braking surface. The result is a durable, highly versatile carbon clincher available at a reasonable price. It's the perfect wheelset for racing, training, and for those who just want a solid aerodynamic carbon wheel at a good price. With a construction that places an overall emphasis on durability, the 60 ensures that you'll spend more time out riding and less time worrying about your wheels.


The new wheels were designed with Zipp's proven aerodynamic principles, using what Zipp calls a 'hybrid toroidal' rim. It uses its Multi-Material Co-Molding process that permanently fuses a sub-200-gram aluminum hoop to a dimpled carbon structure that acts as a leaf spring for road vibration and impacts. The next step in the process is the implementation of VCLC, which involves the insertion of a visco-elastic material between carbon laminates in the rim, which delivers a ten percent reduction in road vibration. When it came to carbon resin, Zipp faced obstacles in relation to applied heat. It found that clincher rims handle all of the air pressure along with the tire, resulting in catastrophic failure when over-heated. Part of the solution came from the development of the Firecrest Clincher rim shape, and the other came out of an exclusive deal with a Formula One carbon resin manufacturer. Together, they worked out a new resin that improves heat dissipation enough to pass European safety testing. Like Zipp's other wider-is-better wheel platforms, the familiar 58mm deep rim profile incorporates a relatively wide 23.5mm rim bed for stability, cornering grip, and overall ride comfort.


At the heart of the wheelset is its new hub design, which is 10- and 11-speed compatible. Because the overarching theme of the new wheelset emphasizes reliability, Zipp wanted to engineer a hub that was built to take a beating and keep on spinning as smoothly as the day the wheels arrived from the factory. To create such a hub, Zipp formed the shell from ultra-strong and lightweight 7075 T-6 aluminum. Stainless-steel bearings were then housed within the hubs, ensuring years of silky-smooth riding. Additionally, Zipp built the hubs with a 'precision set' design, meaning no pre-load adjustment is required -- simply fasten the quick-release skewers and hit the tarmac.


To ensure the wheels were able to handle the toughest road surfaces, Zipp laced the 60s with legendary Sapim CX-Ray spokes. These stainless steel ovalized spokes are far and away the best in the industry. They're lighter than most round butted spokes, and the coining process used to produce their aerodynamic shape makes them stronger and very durable. They are anchored to the rims with Sapim alloy nipples. With 18 spokes up front and 20 in the rear, the wheels are plenty stiff for racing yet still provide a comfortable ride.


The Zipp 60 Clincher Road Wheels are available in Black with White decals. You'll need to select between Campagnolo or Shimano/SRAM compatible freehub options. They come with rim strips and Zipp steel skewers.


Details

  • Carbon rim
  • Aluminum brake track
  • 23.5mm rim width and 58mm rim depth
  • Zipp 122 front hub
  • Zipp 249 rear hub (Shimano/SRAM 9/10/11-speed, Campagnolo 11-speed)
  • Sapim CX-Ray spokes
  • Steel skewers
  • Item #ZIP0217
Rim Depth
58.0 mm
Rim Width
[maximum] 23.5 mm, [brake track] 18.7 mm
Brake Compatibility
caliper brakes with Zipp approved pads
Skewers
included
Spokes
Sapim CX-Ray
Recommended Use
road cycling
Manufacturer Warranty
2 years

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