Profoxcg

hi guys like the tittle says:

I was looking to buy some mavic wheels and while doing the research I noticed that they come with bags and some other tools. Now that I am looking at Zipps, I cannot find any information. I asked the store from where I plan to purchase they mentioned that skewers or nothing for that matter are included.

At the price I am going to pay I would at least like a little bag with a "warranty" card or box or something. How do you tell a 2008 wheel from a 2009. I dont want to get screwed by my shop....

Thanks,

HillRider

I'd call Zipp directly with these questions. Many wheel sets don't include the qr skewers and wheel bags are a rarity but Zipp would have the definitive info.

Profoxcg

Thanks, I thought of called them but I got the the phone too late. They were closed. I will call them tomorrow.

nahh

they come in wheel bags to the shop usually.

Profoxcg

wheel bags as in... mavic like bags? or a plastic bag?

Seriously, this is supposed to be a serious post, But recently noticed many roadies are just "donkeys" or little kids.

operator

You noticed that just now? 98% of the threads are ******** on that forum. The other 2% are incorrect mechanical advice.

Profoxcg

which is a shame. The R/C forums I read are much more useful and serious than that other forum
anyway,

If anyone knows for sure, please let me know.

operator

We need more information - exact model and year.

nitropowered

The last pair my shop bought they came with nothing, just the wheels

Profoxcg

^


2009 clincher a 808 rear and a 404 front

HillRider

Are you refering to the "Road" forum on Bikeforums or to road bike riders in general? If the later, I certainly don't understand why you made the comment. You are asking for very specific information on a specialized and expensive wheel set and there will be few owners here or anywhere else. As I first recommended, ask the manufacturer if you want definitive information.

Profoxcg

For anyone who would like to know:

The wheels come with:

Information packets (literature on care and such)
Stainless steel skews
valve stem extensions


There is no difference between the 808/404 2009 versus 2010.
So don't let you LBS tell you they don't come with anything !

HillRider

Good info. I do note they don't come with real (i.e. cloth) wheel bags and that isn't surprising.

Profoxcg

correct, they do not. but they rep mentioned they have a 2 year warranty and an incidental damage program.

HillRider

Interesting. I just looked up Colorado Cyclist's web site listing of Zipp 404 wheels and they specifically state they do NOT come with the qr skewers. And that's for a $2100 wheel set.

Branford Bike's web site says nothing about what the various Zipp wheel sets include.