Zipp 404 vs. 404 Clydesdales?
11-08-07, 09:58 AM
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Zipp 404 vs. 404 Clydesdales?
Hi. I purchased a set of Zip 404's today, but am having second thoughts regarding whether I should have bought the 404 Clydesdales. The LBS said no big deal, they can just order them for me if I change my mind in the next couple days. They're the same price. Anyway, I weigh 195-200 depending on the stage of training I'm in and I'm a shade over 6'2". I don't plan on riding the Zipps except for races. Any thoughts? Appreciate it, as always....
11-08-07, 10:28 AM
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Get the clydes... at your weight the extra spokes will help.
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get the clydes or the cross wheels! I believe the weight limit is 200 lbs on regular 404s. I have a buddy that is about 160 and he cracked his Zipps on the first ride...
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Zipp reccomends a rider weight of 200lbs or less. I push that limit a little (depending on time of year.) and haven't had any problems with regular 404 clinchers.
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+1 on the Clydes. The extra durability and lateral stiffness are worth the few extra grams.
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I'm in the process of buying a set of used custom dimpled Zipp 404's; one front and two rear. They're 24f/28r like Clydes but laced to Ultegra hubs. One of the rear wheels has the cassette body replaced with a Sub-11 converter to use on the track. I can use an allen-key skewer for the front hub so I end up with a set that can be used road or track. I might re-lace one of the rears to a real track hub.
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I have a 32 spoke rear "Clyde" 404 (I think they actually have a different number, can't remember what it is), laced to a PT Pro. That thing has been bulletproof and I ride it in all sorts of conditions and races. I weigh 180-185, ride quite a lot of rough roads.
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Dr. Pete,
Do you still have your Pinarello that I found a picture of on the forums somewhere? Thanks to you, I now have one that I've modeled after yours
Don't have the Lightweights yet though! That is a sweet looking bike!
Do you still have your Pinarello that I found a picture of on the forums somewhere? Thanks to you, I now have one that I've modeled after yours
Don't have the Lightweights yet though! That is a sweet looking bike!
