2012 Zipp 808 front wheel alloy rim carbon 700c 16 spoke Zipp 88 hub Ti skewer

Sold: $405  Buyer: USA

2012 Zipp 808 front wheel alloy rim carbon 700c 16 spoke Zipp 88 hub Ti skewer

Frame and Wheel is auctioning a Zipp 808 front wheel on the Frame and Wheel eBay Store. The owner purchased the wheel new in 2012. It was used in about eight time trials. The wheel has never been crashed. It has been in storage. The owner is selling it because he no longer uses it. The wheel features alloy clincher rim, ABLC (Aerodynamic Boundary Layer Control) dimpled carbon rim wall, 81 mm rim depth, 19 mm rim width, Zipp 88 hub in Falcon Gray finish, Zipp titanium skewer, clincher rim convenience, Zipp 808 presence and deep dish cool. The wheel as shown weighs 2 pounds and 1 ounces (940 g). The serial number on the hub reads Z1608110773. There are 30 images of the wheel set at Frame and Wheel’s Flickr page. Please take a look. Ships in custom wheel box. Front wheel only. Matching rear Zipp 808 available separately.

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Review of condition

The wheel is in very good condition. It is clean and ready to ride. There are no cracks, flexing, flaking or discoloration in the carbon walls. There are no dents in the alloy rim.  The alloy rim is bonded firmly to the carbon wheel. The spokes are tight and straight. The wheel is round. There is no lateral variation in the rim when placed in a truing stand. The hub body is not damaged. The hub flanges are not cracked. The hub spins freely and smoothly. There is no play in the hub. There is no corrosion on the spokes or the nipples. The stickers are on securely. Frame and Wheel notes the following. The braking surfaces of the rim show wear.

Frame and Wheel conclusion

Frame and Wheel’s view is that this Zipp 808 front wheel will make an excellent choice for the road cyclist or triathlete who seeks a deep dish front wheel for a time trial bike. The wheel is in very good condition and it is effectively new. The new owner will relish the distinctive sound of the wheel as it cuts through the wind and will appreciate the convenience of the clincher rim. The wheel will dramatically change the voice of any bike and deliver noticeable improvements in performance in the race against the clock. An excellent opportunity to obtain a very nice deep dish Zipp front wheel.

Wheel specifications

Brand: Zipp

Model: 808 

Model year: 2012

Rim material: alloy

Rim shell material: carbon ABLC

Series: time trial / triathlon / road

Type: clincher

ETRTO: 622 x 14C

Serial number on hub: Z1608110773

Size: 700c

Spoke count: 16

Spokes: steel bladed chrome external nipples

Lacing: radial

Weight: 2 pounds 1 ounces / 940 g

Hub: Zip 88 Falcon Gray

Hub material: aluminum alloy

Skewer: Zipp titanium

Rim width: 19 mm (outside to outside measured by Frame and Wheel)

Rim depth: 81 mm (measured by Frame and Wheel)

Tire: not included

Over Lock Nut Dimension: 100 mm

Finish: White lettering on gray banner”

Frame and Wheel rating: Very good condition