Zipp 2009 or 2008

Steve_T
Steve_T Posts: 29
edited May 2009 in Road buying advice
Hi.

Does anyone know how to tell the difference between 2008 and 2009 (model year) Zipp 404s?

Thanks,

Steve.

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  • elevated
    elevated Posts: 126
    Yep. Easiest way is the 09s have the World Championship rainbow graphics, although someone could have stuck these on (or removed them).

    The best way is to have a read here: http://www.zipp.com/support/identify/wheel_timeline.php
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  • Steve_T
    Steve_T Posts: 29
    Thanks for that.
  • James_London
    James_London Posts: 530
    Easiest way to identify the 2009 wheels is by the deeper hub flanges - Zipp 88/188 hubs front and rear respectively. The earlier wheels aren't as stiff as a result. Whether the differences are worth paying for will depend on what you want to do with them and your weight. If you're a heavier sprinter they might be. If you're planning triathlons or TTs probably not...

    These are the deeper flanged 09 rear hubs:
    188-Campy-Shimano-Hubs.jpg

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