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Zipp 808

artimusmagitoartimusmagito
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 I have a gear question, but I am not sure if this is the right place. If not please let me know where else to post.

I presently have Zipp 404 tubulars on my tri bike.

I have the opportunity to get a good deal on a Zipp 808 with Power.

My question is should I get a carbon clincher or stck with a tubular?

The new carbon clinchers have a new shape, and all I would have to carry in addition to my other gear is a patch kit and tube.

Thanks for your help.

 

Comments

  • ghernandghernand

    my two cents is to transition over to clinchers.

    i weighed my bike with zipp tubular 808 front and zipp tubular disk back vs. zipp 808 clincher front and hed clincher disk back.  in each case, i loaded up the bike as if i was going to race, with spare tubulars, etc.  and the clincher set up was lighter.

    also, technology wise, the two are getting closer and closer.

    i will eventually sell my tubulars, but for now i am just keeping them for 20-40km TTs where i don't care if my race is over if i flat.

    you can always get a wheel cover from wheelbuilder and make the 808 a disk.

    gh

     

  • artimusmagitoartimusmagito

     Thanks for the info on Wheelbuilders. The disk cover sounds like a good deal.

    Anyway my good deal on the 808 just went up in smoke... oh well.

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