404 Firecrest

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Algupära

404 = approximately 40mm depth (early naming convention) — though modern 404 is 58mm. Name carries heritage. 404 has been Zipp's flagship all-round aero wheelset for ~30 years. Multiple Tour de France stages, spring classics, triathlon world championships won on 404s. Wider rim (19→23mm internal), hookless, tubeless-only, disc-only, lighter (-350g), cheaper (-$495). 'All-around aero wheel for most of my cycling life. And it's the same as it ever was.' (GearJunkie) Cancellara (multiple classics), Cavendish (sprints), Contador, Hamilton (Tour de France). Chris McCormack, Mirinda Carfrae (Kona Ironman). ENVE SES 4.5 ($2,850), Roval Rapide CL 50 (~$2,800), DT Swiss ARC 1100 Dicut 58, Lightweight Meilenstein

Verdikt

+Tugevused

Speed on flat/rolling terrain: 58mm depth delivers real aero advantage over shallower wheels
Modern weight (~1,521g measured): 'rivals what climbing wheelsets used to weigh just a few years ago' (Bikerumor)
Excellent ride quality: TSE concept reduces transmitted vibration significantly vs prior gen
Crosswind stability: ABLC dimples manage airflow. 'Very stable in crosswind unlike previous 404 Firecrest' (user review)
Easy tubeless setup: same wide center channel as 303 — floor pump sufficient
66-point ZR1 hub: fast, responsive engagement
Climbs well for 58mm depth: 'climbs and rides across rolling terrain better than most wheelsets 60-65mm deep' (In The Know Cycling)
Price: $2,005 vs ENVE $2,850 / Roval $2,800 for similar category
Lifetime warranty (original owner)
23mm internal: ideal for 25-28mm tubeless, supports lower pressures

−Nõrkused

Crosswinds: 58mm depth = noticeable pressure in strong crosswinds (manageable, not dangerous per BikeRadar)
Loud freehub: audible in group rides and peloton — a genuine characteristic
Heavier than 303 Firecrest on climbs — 40mm 303 is better choice for very hilly terrain
Hookless: 25mm minimum tyre, 72.5psi max pressure, ETRTO/ISO compatibility required
Not for gravel wider than ~28-32mm — 303 Firecrest or 303 XPLR is better choice
Same hookless tyre compatibility limitations as 303
Not the absolute fastest on pure flat TT (808 Firecrest or 454 NSW beat it)
Some riders report slight harshness at high speed (>40km/h) — may be tyre pressure related per user review

Kas teadsid

01The 404 name dates back roughly 30 years — making it one of the longest-running model names in cycling wheel history
02Current gen (2021) is simultaneously lighter, wider, and cheaper than its predecessor — all three at once, which almost never happens in premium cycling components
03The 404 is slightly less aero in isolation than the prior gen's narrower rim, but faster overall because TSE's lower rolling resistance and reduced vibration outweigh the aero regression
04The freehub on 404 Firecrest is notably loud — audible in a peloton. 'You can't coast in the wheels of your group ride mates without being noticed' (In The Know Cycling)
05Zipp recommends 25mm tyre for riders under 86kg (190lb) and 28mm for heavier riders — specific weight-based tyre guidance unusual in the industry
06The 404 NSW adds SawTooth HyperFoil nodes (whale fin biomimicry) and costs 2x the Firecrest at ~$4,000 — for riders who want the absolute best regardless of price
07Zipp's wind tunnel testing at the Indianapolis facility directly shaped the 404 profile — motorsports heritage (Indy 500 proximity) actively influences wheel engineering methodology

Kellele sobib

road racer (flat/rolling terrain)triathlete (all distances)gran fondo rider wanting aero advantageperformance road cyclist wanting one premium wheelsetrider prioritising flat speed over climbing versatility

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