Is there a generic to the Zipp 808?
02-10-09, 09:27 AM
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Is there a generic to the Zipp 808?
I don't have an extra $2500 lying around so I need the generic version. Like Apple Jacks at the grocery store. You could spend $5.99 on the real Kellogg's Apple Jacks or you can get the Stater Bros brand, Apple Rings, for $1.99. That's what I need, the Apple Rings version of the Zipp 808.
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I don't have an extra $2500 lying around so I need the generic version. Like Apple Jacks at the grocery store. You could spend $5.99 on the real Kellogg's Apple Jacks or you can get the Stater Bros brand, Apple Rings, for $1.99. That's what I need, the Apple Rings version of the Zipp 808.
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^^ yowza, 2kg for a set of wheels?!
also, I didn't see a price...
also, I didn't see a price...
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I've bought from Sean before - absolutely no problems whatsoever.
I'd buy from him again had I the need.
I'd buy from him again had I the need.
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I don't have an extra $2500 lying around so I need the generic version. Like Apple Jacks at the grocery store. You could spend $5.99 on the real Kellogg's Apple Jacks or you can get the Stater Bros brand, Apple Rings, for $1.99. That's what I need, the Apple Rings version of the Zipp 808.
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I'd estimate 6 to 12 of the regular posters on this forum have gotten wheels from 'them'. As far as I can tell, it is really just one guy. To this point, I have not read any bad experiences with the wheels themselves. I believe one person said he took a small amount of umbrage with the packaging, but as I recall it wasn't that big a deal.
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look for blackwell research 100's. they are 100mm and you might able to find some for 1300ish. BR went out of business. I'm looking at getting a set in the near future
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Zipp actually owns Flashpoint. It is their Apple Rings version of their Apple Jacks flagship product.
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I've gotten wheelsets and hubs from him and talk about every other day, HE IS A FIRST CLASS GUY!. don't judge the pic of his home, the guy does special things with wheels
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I was going to mention the deal they had on bonktown for a set of 1365g Reynolds SDVT 700 Tubulars
I think the carbon width was the same as the 808's
Price was $900
Can still look at them here https://bonk.gearattack.com/items/21423
I think the carbon width was the same as the 808's
Price was $900
Can still look at them here https://bonk.gearattack.com/items/21423
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