{"id":47938,"date":"2025-06-11T16:18:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-11T15:18:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=47938"},"modified":"2025-06-12T13:00:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:00:18","slug":"zipp-wheels-now-fresh-in-at-merlin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/zipp-wheels-now-fresh-in-at-merlin\/","title":{"rendered":"Zipp Wheels: Now Fresh in at Merlin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tape-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47978 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tape-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/tape.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zipp are renound for their carbon wheels spanning across all riding disciplines from track to triathlon. But which take our fancy here at Merlin and what will they mean for your riding?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zipp-303-sw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-303-sw-carbon-tubeless-disc-front-tubeless-wheel-700c-336039.html\">Zipp 303 SW<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/303-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47979 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/303-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/303-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/303.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-303-sw-carbon-tubeless-disc-front-tubeless-wheel-700c-336039.html\">Zipp 303 SW<\/a> is a classic carbon road rim with capabilities for gravel, cobbles and even cyclocross racing. Featuring the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sram.com\/en\/zipp\/road\/series\/353-nsw\">SRAM AXS-connected in-wheel tyre pressure monitor<\/a>, there&#8217;s little need for any last minute pressure checks from your traditional track pump. Ease is here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zipp-454-nsw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-454-nsw-carbon-tubeless-disc-front-tubeless-wheel-700c-1-336048.html\">Zipp 454 NSW<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/454-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47980 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/454-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/454-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/454.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find what&#8217;s really been holding you back with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-454-nsw-carbon-tubeless-disc-front-tubeless-wheel-700c-1-336048.html\">454 NSW<\/a> wheels. Equipped with Zipp&#8217;s Total System Efficiency (TSE) these rims take into account the challenges that come with wind and rolling resistance, vibration losses and gravity. This is all down to their thoroughly developed hookless carbon rims that promise aero, strength and lightness more than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zipp-353-nsw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-353-nsw-carbon-tubeless-disc-rear-tubeless-wheel-700c-1-336046.html\">Zipp 353 NSW<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/353-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47981 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/353-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/353-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/353.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Durability is at the forefront of this road rim with their revised carbon layup. Now tackle climbs, descents and even crosswinds with ease like you&#8217;ve never known it. Not to forget Zipp&#8217;s new SL hubset which similarly boasts a light weight, smooth rolling and efficiency through its 66 points of engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zipp-858-nsw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-858-nsw-carbon-tubeless-disc-front-tubeless-wheel-700c-336052.html\">Zipp 858 NSW<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/858-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47982 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/858-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/858-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/858.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Zipp describe these rims as their aero weapon, and for good reason too. The patented sawtooth profile not only makes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/zipp-858-nsw-carbon-tubeless-disc-front-tubeless-wheel-700c-336052.html\">858 NSW<\/a> look the part, but its hookless rims allow you to get the most speed out of any ride, no matter the conditions. It should also be said that these rims offer the best of both worlds with their carbon fibre deep rims; while the depth offers aero qualities, the carbon fibre drastically reduces weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about Zipp&#8217;s wheel range at Merlin, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/brand\/zipp\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Zipp are renound for their carbon wheels spanning across all riding disciplines from track to triathlon. But which take our fancy here at Merlin and what will they mean for your riding? 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