New 2007 Zipp 303 / 404 carbon tubular wheelset 700c 20/24 spoke Zipp 343 NOS

Sold: $1,101 Buyer: Spain

New 2007 Zipp 303 / 404 carbon tubular wheelset 700c 20/24 spoke Zipp 343 NOS

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a new 2007 Zipp 343 wheel set on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The wheel set is from an independent bicycle store’s inventory of wheel goods. The wheel set features a Zipp 303 tubular front wheel (44 mm rim depth) and a Zipp 404 tubular rear wheel (58 mm rim depth), a Shimano free hub body, a Zipp 82 front hub and a Zipp 188 rear hub, dimpled rims and 20/24 spoke count. The wheel set as shown weighs 2 pounds 10 ounces (1.17 kg). Original Zipp valve extenders included. Skewers not included.

Review of condition

The wheel set is in excellent condition. It has been in storage or on display since 2007 and it has never been used. The wheels are clean and ready to ride. There are no cracks or flaking in the rims or in the shells. There is no wear on the braking surfaces of the rims. The rims are clean and have never been glued. The wheels are true and round and the spokes are tight and straight. The hubs spin freely and smoothly. The pawls are not loud. 

Frame and Wheel conclusion

Frame and Wheel’s view is that this wheel set will make an excellent set of racing wheels for the triathlete or the road cyclist who seeks to upgrade to carbon rims and is comfortable with the commitment required for running tubular wheels. The wheels are light and strong and aerodynamic and although they use Zipp’s previous generation of hubs and rims, they are just as fast as the current and more glamourous generation. The new owner of these wheels will notice the difference between carbon tubular wheels and alloy clincher wheels immediately and will relish the additional performance. This is an excellent and rare opportunity to obtain new Zipp wheels at a favorable valuation.

Specifications

Front

Brand: Zipp

Model: 303 / 343

Model year: 2007

Rim material: carbon VCLC

Rim shell: carbon dimpled

Type: tubular

Serial number: not given

Size: 700c

Weight without skewer: 1 pounds 1 ounce / 480 g

Spoke count: 20

Spokes: alloy bladed silver external nipples

Lacing: radial

Hub: Zipp 82 alloy

Skewer: not included

Rim depth: 44 mm 

Rim width: 20.5 mm (o-o)

Tire: not included

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm

Finish: carbon weave / black

Frame and Wheel rating: Excellent condition

Rear

Brand: Zipp

Model: 404 / 343

Model year: 2007

Rim material: carbon

Rim shell: carbon VCLC

Type: tubular

Serial number: not given

Size: 700c

Weight without skewer: 1 pounds 9 ounces / 690 g

Spoke count: 24

Spokes: alloy bladed silver external nipples

Lacing: drive-side: 2-cross  non drive-side: radial

Hub: Zipp 188 alloy

Skewer: not included

Rim depth: 58 mm 

Rim width: 20.5 mm 

Tire: not included

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 130 mm

Finish: carbon carbon / black

Free hub body: Shimano

Frame and Wheel rating: Excellent condition