Originally Posted by
ksi300
I know that Flashpoint is made by Zipp, but how can the FP's be way cheaper? The FP's are almost $300 less, so what is the difference between them? Also, are the FP80's the same as the zipp 808's? Thanks in advance.
The FP's use cheaper spokes and the years-old version of the Zipp rim. So you don't get the dimples on the rim, the CX-Ray spokes (which are quite pricy), or the latest/lightest materials.
I actually found a blurb at Competitive Cyclist:
Originally Posted by Competitive Cyclist
Similar to the Zipp 808 wheels, the FP80 offers the rim depth and shape in a more economical wheelset. FP saves money by going with more conventional hubs, skipping the dimples found on the 808s, and using less expensive spokes. The aluminum rims are bonded to a carbon fiber v-shaped structure that gives strength to the rim and an aero edge. Another difference between the 808 and the FP 80 is the carbon layup; a Zipp rim takes 60 pieces of carbon fabric while a FP takes four.