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When we introduced the 900 we changed expectations for disc wheels. We demonstrated that they didn't have to weigh as much as a small dog while offering the stiffness necessary to perform under the world's greatest cyclists. At just 936 g with a cassette hub, the 900 is light enough for the hilliest triathlon or time trial courses.
The Zipp® 900 disc remains one of the lightest, stiffest disc wheels in the world and was still more than fast enough to help Kristin Armstrong to victory in the 2008 Olympic time trial.
Zipp was founded 20 years ago to produce carbon fiber discs that were lighter and faster than anything else available at the time. Today, the 900 still reflects that commitment to giving you the perfect tool for whatever situation you find yourself in.
The Zipp® 900 disc remains one of the lightest, stiffest disc wheels in the world and was still more than fast enough to help Kristin Armstrong to victory in the 2008 Olympic time trial.
Zipp was founded 20 years ago to produce carbon fiber discs that were lighter and faster than anything else available at the time. Today, the 900 still reflects that commitment to giving you the perfect tool for whatever situation you find yourself in.
DISC
900 Tubular
900 Clincher
When we introduced the 900 we changed expectations for disc wheels. We demonstrated that they didn't have to weigh as much as a small dog while offering the stiffness necessary to perform under the world's greatest cyclists. The 900 continues to be the disc of choice for riders who want the speed of a disc and the ease of use of a clincher rim.
Rather than post-bonding a rim around a flat or lenticular disc, we've incorporated our patented toroidal rim shape and used our proprietary M2CM™ technology to increase strength while reducing drag around the interface of aluminum and carbon. For long-course triathletes, the bulged cross-section offers a comfortable vertical compliance that can reduce fatigue during long stretches in the saddle.
With the ease of clinchers and optimal aerodynamics for tires up to 23 mm, the 900 Clincher is the perfect choice on less-than-perfect road surfaces.
Rather than post-bonding a rim around a flat or lenticular disc, we've incorporated our patented toroidal rim shape and used our proprietary M2CM™ technology to increase strength while reducing drag around the interface of aluminum and carbon. For long-course triathletes, the bulged cross-section offers a comfortable vertical compliance that can reduce fatigue during long stretches in the saddle.
With the ease of clinchers and optimal aerodynamics for tires up to 23 mm, the 900 Clincher is the perfect choice on less-than-perfect road surfaces.
The Sub-9’s highlights so far include a pair of Ironman® 70.3 World Championships, a Tour de France® yellow jersey and some of the fastest Ironman®-distance bike splits ever recorded. We expected nothing less from the ultimate aerodynamic breakthrough.
In the center of the aero “sweet spot” – a wind angle of 12 to 18 degrees – the Zipp® Sub-9 was the first wheel ever to produce forward lift, when paired with our 21 mm Tangente tire. To achieve this feat, we added a toroidal bulge similar to our spoked rims around the edge of the disc to control airflow at the wheel’s leading and trailing edges. In addition to improving aero performance, the bulge’s vertical compliance keeps the Sub-9 glued to the road when cornering and yields a comfortable ride, hour after hour. This makes it the ideal choice for long-course triathletes to bounce out of Transition 2 for the run with fresh legs after a blistering bike split.
For decades, an obsession with aerodynamics has influenced everything from wheels to water bottles. But with the Sub-9 disc, we moved from minimizing drag to maximizing propulsion.
Warning: Variation in individual chainstay specifications on these bike models may cause interference issues with the Sub-9. This is more of an issue for heavier and stronger riders (more than 170 lbs.), but Zipp strongly recommends you test the compatibility under riding loads and conditions before making a purchase.
• Cervelo® P3, P4
• Ridley® Dean and Noah
• Scott® Plasma
• Giant® Trinity Alliance
• Argon® 18 E-114
In the center of the aero “sweet spot” – a wind angle of 12 to 18 degrees – the Zipp® Sub-9 was the first wheel ever to produce forward lift, when paired with our 21 mm Tangente tire. To achieve this feat, we added a toroidal bulge similar to our spoked rims around the edge of the disc to control airflow at the wheel’s leading and trailing edges. In addition to improving aero performance, the bulge’s vertical compliance keeps the Sub-9 glued to the road when cornering and yields a comfortable ride, hour after hour. This makes it the ideal choice for long-course triathletes to bounce out of Transition 2 for the run with fresh legs after a blistering bike split.
For decades, an obsession with aerodynamics has influenced everything from wheels to water bottles. But with the Sub-9 disc, we moved from minimizing drag to maximizing propulsion.
Warning: Variation in individual chainstay specifications on these bike models may cause interference issues with the Sub-9. This is more of an issue for heavier and stronger riders (more than 170 lbs.), but Zipp strongly recommends you test the compatibility under riding loads and conditions before making a purchase.
• Cervelo® P3, P4
• Ridley® Dean and Noah
• Scott® Plasma
• Giant® Trinity Alliance
• Argon® 18 E-114
Sub 9 Tubular
All-Distance Rocket
The Super-9 disc has an unassuming profile: It borrows from the perimeter shape that makes the Sub-9 so fast it can actually generate forward lift when paired with our Tangente tires. But in place of the Sub-9’s toroidal bulge, the Super-9 remains flat from its widest point all the way to the hub. This relatively simple-looking shape results in a wheel that’s as fast as the Sub-9 but stiffer than any other disc we make.
Originally intended for time trials, track racing and the occasional Tour de France® prologue, the Super-9 also has become a favorite among Ironman®-distance and 70.3-distance athletes. It’s the wheel that Marino Van Hoenacker chose en route to the fastest Ironman race time ever at Ironman® Austria.
The Super-9 is the all-around rocket that will outclass any other disc we’ve tested, even with 23 mm tires. Its hub features the stiff 17 mm axles of the 188 road hub along with adjustable bearing preload with the industry’s only aero preload nut. The standard version of the Super-9 weighs less than 1000 grams and is convertible between road and track setups.
The Super-9 has claimed multiple world time trial championships, Tour de France stages, Ironman®-distance and 70.3-distance victories, not to mention the fastest Ironman® performance of all time.
The Super-9 disc has an unassuming profile: It borrows from the perimeter shape that makes the Sub-9 so fast it can actually generate forward lift when paired with our Tangente tires. But in place of the Sub-9’s toroidal bulge, the Super-9 remains flat from its widest point all the way to the hub. This relatively simple-looking shape results in a wheel that’s as fast as the Sub-9 but stiffer than any other disc we make.
Originally intended for time trials, track racing and the occasional Tour de France® prologue, the Super-9 also has become a favorite among Ironman®-distance and 70.3-distance athletes. It’s the wheel that Marino Van Hoenacker chose en route to the fastest Ironman race time ever at Ironman® Austria.
The Super-9 is the all-around rocket that will outclass any other disc we’ve tested, even with 23 mm tires. Its hub features the stiff 17 mm axles of the 188 road hub along with adjustable bearing preload with the industry’s only aero preload nut. The standard version of the Super-9 weighs less than 1000 grams and is convertible between road and track setups.
The Super-9 has claimed multiple world time trial championships, Tour de France stages, Ironman®-distance and 70.3-distance victories, not to mention the fastest Ironman® performance of all time.
Super 9 Tubular
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