How Fast Are Deep Aero Wheels? | NEW Zipp 808 Firecrest First Look

Clock00:00, Saturday 20th August 2022

Deep section carbon wheels are designed to be aerodynamic and help you ride faster. Swapping your wheels is one of the best upgrades you can make, so Alex takes a look at the new Zipp 808 Firecrest wheels to see just how fast these carbon wheels are compared to standard alloy wheels.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
03:52 Standard Alloy Wheels
06:07 Zipp 808 Firecrest
11:15 Results

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