Head to head
Zipp 303 FirecrestvsZipp 303 S
Both sections drawn to one scale, from each maker's published geometry. The differences you can see in the drawing are the differences that exist.
vs
Fig. — rim sections, one scale
Zipp 303 FirecrestZipp 303 S
- Depth
- 5 mm apart
- 40 vs 45 mm
- External
- 3 mm apart
- 30 vs 27 mm
- Internal
- 2 mm apart
- 25 vs 23 mm
- Claimed weight
- 190 g apart
- 1,350 vs 1,540 g
- UK RRP
- £800 apart
- £1,800 vs £1,000
Rim depth
40 mm
45 mm
5 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
25 mm
23 mm
The wider rim is built around a wider tyre. Match this to the tyre you actually run, not to the bigger number.
External width
30 mm
27 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Zipp
303 Firecrest
RRP £1,800
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on rim height; tyre choice is restricted
Zipp
303 S
RRP £1,000
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on rim height; tyre choice is restricted