When Zipp introduced the 808, we saw it mainly as a time trial and triathlon wheelset. In those disciplines, it has netted numerous Tour de France stage wins and Kona IM world championships with Normann Stadler and Craig Alexander.
But lately, cycling’s fastest finishers have realized that deep-section wheels like the 808 can help them conserve energy while sitting in the field and increase their top speed in the final meters without sacrificing rapid acceleration and precise handling.
These days, the 808 wheelset adorns the bikes of sprinters like Tyler Farrar, who used it to outkick all comers in Stage 3 of Tirreno-Adriatico. The 808 earned a slew of stage wins at the 2009 Tour de France and was spotted on Thor Hushovd’s bike while he honed his sprinting position in the wind tunnel.
With a fully toroidal 81mm rim profile and our exclusive ALBC dimples, the 808 is both more aerodynamic than a three-spoke and more stable in crosswinds. Whether your elbows are resting on the aero bars or banging with another sprinter, the 808 provides the speed you need to win.
Total Weight: 1499g
with Powertap: 1743g
FRONT WHEEL
Weight: 691g
Rim Used: 420
Hub Used: 88
Spoke Count: 16
Spoke Pattern: Radial
Spoke Length: 222mm
Track Adaptable: Yes
Dimpled Surface: Yes
REAR WHEEL
Weight: 808g
Rim Used: 420
Hub Used: 188
Spoke Count: 20
Spoke Length Non-Drive: 226mm
Spoke Pattern Non-Drive: Cross
Spoke Pattern Drive: Radial
Spoke Length Drive: 210mm
Track Adaptable: No
Dimpled Surface: Yes
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