Alternative to the Zipp 808's

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2008-08-12 12:14 PM

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Subject: Alternative to the Zipp 808's

So the 808's are like $2300 a set, what is a less expensive alternative to the Zipp 808's?

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Chris

2008-08-12 12:38 PM
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renting them from racedaywheels.com
2008-08-12 12:45 PM
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2008-08-12 12:49 PM
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Subject: RE: Alternative to the Zipp 808's
Just get a front and a disc cover for the rear.
2008-08-12 12:57 PM
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Subject: RE: Alternative to the Zipp 808's
Maine - 2008-08-12 1:14 PM

So the 808's are like $2300 a set, what is a less expensive alternative to the Zipp 808's?

Thanks in Advance.

Chris

Used 808's ...

In all seriousness, I just bought a pair of 2007 Zipp 606 clinchers in perfect condition for >$1300.  People tend to baby their race wheels and not ride use them often.  That means that the average wheel only sees "race distances" ... even if they raced the stew out of the previous year, it would be hard to clock more than 500 mi for the wheel set.

Buyer beware, though, there are a number of complications that can happen to carbon fiber wheel sets (cracks around the spokes is a common one).  If you can, use e-Bay as a pricing guideline and buy locally?

2008-08-12 3:40 PM
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Subject: RE: Alternative to the Zipp 808's
At prowheelbuilder.com you can get a set of Flashpoint 80's which are non-dimpled 808's for $1,100 with a $100 credit back. You get one year warranty. Hard to find a better deal. Look under the custom wheelset build.


2008-08-13 8:35 AM
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Subject: RE: Alternative to the Zipp 808's
Edge 85's. Solid wheels and are WAY cheaper than Zipp 808's. $700 for the set.
2008-08-13 8:43 AM
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Subject: RE: Alternative to the Zipp 808's

TriSports has the Gray Wheels 9.0 wheel set on sale right now for 999.95...

http://www.trisports.com/gray-wheels-90-90-wheelset.html

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