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Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher 700c Wheel Front
Zipp’s new 454 NSW Carbon Clincher is radical by design, evolutionary by nature. In the natural world, creatures are honed over generations to achieve a competitive edge within their environment. The result of this natural design process is adaptation − new shapes and forms that achieve a higher degree of efficiency and control. Sawtooth is the new biomimetic 53/58mm deep rim shape that achieves something conventional aero wheels cannot; it simultaneously reduces both aerodynamic drag and side force for the ultimate in AeroBalance. Sawtooth accomplishes this with a series of patented fin-shaped Hyperfoil nodes along the inner diameter of the rim, which work with HexFin ABLC dimples for improved airflow. It all leads to Zipp’s highest performing wheelset ever realised, with wind tunnel proven aero-drag reduction and reduced side force at all wind yaw angles. Each Indianapolis-made 454 NSW rim requires 12 hours to create and represents a true blending of hand craftsmanship and advanced manufacturing techniques. After each rim is laid up, molded, drilled, printed, and inspected, every wheel is assembled and tensioned entirely by hand in Indianapolis. 454 NSW rims are laced to Zipp’s Portuguese-made Cognition hubs using Belgian Sapim CX-Ray spokes and Secure Lock nipples for unmatched performance and reliability that is made to last. Zipp 454 NSW Carbon Clincher Features Showstopper braking surface ImPress graphics technology SawTooth variable depth rim profile Hyperfoil patented node design HexFin ABLC dimples