Zipp 1080 Tubular Wheels are the world's fastest non-disc wheels. The sight of a lone rider hunched over the aero bars may lack the spectacle of a field sprint or the epic scenery of a mountain stage. But if you’ve ever poured yourself into a time trial or a bike leg, then you’ve shared an experience with rising triathlon star Linsey Corbin and Olympic time trial champion Fabian Cancellara.

To improve upon the previous holder of the fastest non-disc wheelset title, Zipp's 81mm-deep 808, we tested and retested a range of prototypes for the 1080 before settling on fully toroidal shape that blends 5 distinct curves to smooth airflow.

This new profile, which we’ve since applied to the 808 and other wheels in our line, makes the 1080 nearly 30 seconds faster over 40km than a three-spoke wheel but generates no additional side force in a crosswind. Plus, with our Carbon Bridge technology for impact resistance and external spoke nipples for serviceability, the 1080 Tubular gives you pure speed without a hint of delicacy.

Despite its depth, the 1080 was light enough for Fabian to dominate Beijing’s hilly time trial course and so stable that a smaller rider like Linsey could use it in Kona. When seconds count –which they always do – the 1080 is perhaps the ultimate piece of speed weaponry.

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Features & Specs:

Total Weight: 1699g

Brake Track Top: 23.14mm

Brake Track Bottom: 24.4mm

Recommended Tire Width: 21mm

Max recommended rider weight: 225lbs

Front Wheel

Weight: 793g

Rim Used: 620

Hub Used: 88

Rim Depth: 108.0mm

Aero Width: 27.33mm

Spoke Count: 16

Spoke Pattern: Radial

Spoke Length: 196mm

Track Adaptable: Yes

Dimpled Surface: Yes

External Nipples:Yes

MSRP: $1215

Rear Wheel

Weight: 906g

Rim Used: 620

Hub Used: 188

Rim Depth: 108.0mm

Aero Width: 27.33mm

Tire Bed Width: 17.98mm

Spoke Count: 20

Spoke Length Non-Drive: 198mm

Spoke Pattern Non-Drive: Cross

Spoke Pattern Drive: Radial

Spoke Length Drive: 184mm

Track Adaptable: No

Dimpled Surface: Yes

External Nipples: Yes

MSRP: $1485


Manufacturer Part Number: 00.1900.042