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Eurobike 2010: Zipp launches faster 808 Firecrest

  • The tops of the new Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar are angled slightly forward.

    The tops of the new Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar are angled slightly forward.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The aero tops of the Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar are UCI-compliant.

    The aero tops of the Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar are UCI-compliant.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • New for 2011 is the Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar with aero-profile tops.

    New for 2011 is the Zipp Vuka Sprint drop bar with aero-profile tops.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Textured surfaces make for more secure stem and hand grip.

    Textured surfaces make for more secure stem and hand grip.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp's new Vuka Bull base bars use UCI-compliant aero cross sections.

    Zipp's new Vuka Bull base bars use UCI-compliant aero cross sections.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Steerer and bar clamp edges are carefully radiused to relieve point stress on fragile carbon components.

    Steerer and bar clamp edges are carefully radiused to relieve point stress on fragile carbon components.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Both Zipp Service Course stems use Torx-head bolts for a more secure tool purchase - stainless steel on the standard version and titanium on the SL.

    Both Zipp Service Course stems use Torx-head bolts for a more secure tool purchase - stainless steel on the standard version and titanium on the SL.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The standard Zipp Service Course forged aluminum stem uses stainless steel hardware while the SL version upgrades to titanium.

    The standard Zipp Service Course forged aluminum stem uses stainless steel hardware while the SL version upgrades to titanium.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp will offer two levels of Service Course seatposts for 2011, both with 20mm offsets and available in either 27.2 or 31.6mm diameters.

    Zipp will offer two levels of Service Course seatposts for 2011, both with 20mm offsets and available in either 27.2 or 31.6mm diameters.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The new Zipp Service Course seatpost head uses a secure twin-bolt clamp and a long lower cradle for rail support.

    The new Zipp Service Course seatpost head uses a secure twin-bolt clamp and a long lower cradle for rail support.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The forward bolt looks tough to access with a stubby multi-tool.

    The forward bolt looks tough to access with a stubby multi-tool.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp has introduced a new Service Course line of moderately priced alloy components for workhorse racers and more budget-minded riders in general. Claimed weight on the Service Course SL bar is 260g.

    Zipp has introduced a new Service Course line of moderately priced alloy components for workhorse racers and more budget-minded riders in general. Claimed weight on the Service Course SL bar is 260g.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp uses its latest hubs on the revamped 808 wheels.

    Zipp uses its latest hubs on the revamped 808 wheels.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • The Firecrest profile is indeed unusual looking with its nearly slab-flat sides and very blunt nose but Zipp says it's far better at maintaining smooth airflow at higher yaw angles than the old toroidal profile.

    The Firecrest profile is indeed unusual looking with its nearly slab-flat sides and very blunt nose but Zipp says it's far better at maintaining smooth airflow at higher yaw angles than the old toroidal profile.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Zipp has revamped its popular 808 with the new Firecrest rim profile. According to Zipp, the new wheel is both faster in the wind tunnel and easier to handle in crosswinds than before. And interestingly enough, it's also faster than the company's own 1080 in most conditions.

    Zipp has revamped its popular 808 with the new Firecrest rim profile. According to Zipp, the new wheel is both faster in the wind tunnel and easier to handle in crosswinds than before. And interestingly enough, it's also faster than the company's own 1080 in most conditions.

    Photo credit © James Huang

  • Textured clamp areas should make for more secure lever fitment.

    Textured clamp areas should make for more secure lever fitment.

    Photo credit © James Huang