Zipp 303 FireCrest Clincher Wheelset / chainstay Clearance

elffy
elffy Posts: 98
edited June 2013 in Workshop
I am presently looking at purchasing a Zipp 303 FireCrest Clincher wheelset for my Specialised S-Works Venge but I believe I could have a problem with the fitment due the clearance between the rim and chainstay. There is known problem with the McLaren Venge but I'm not sure if my S-works Venge has the same geometry hence the same problem. I have had the rim only fitted onto the bike and there appeared to be approx 5-7mm between the frame and rim? Is this enough allowing for the rim to deflect under load?

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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    A correctly build wheel shouldn't deflect that much under load. Drop an email to Specialized UK for a further opinion.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • Tom Butcher
    Tom Butcher Posts: 3,830
    I,ve been looking at getting a tarmac and apparently the venge and sl4 tarmac don't have enough clearance for 303 firecrests, not that I have a set but it came up when I googled the framesets.

    Edit - it specifically mentioned the s-works Venge.
    it's a hard life if you don't weaken.

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