Zipp 202 NSW Carbon Disc Wheelset - SRAM XDR

202 NSW – Rise Above

Specially designed for climbing specialists. With its almost weightless speed, the lightest wheelset in the ZIPP lineup to date makes it possible to tackle even the steepest climbs with almost no effort and reach the summit even faster. But the 202 NSW wheels can do more than just climb fast; they also offer decisive aerodynamic advantages during sprints, while impressing with maximum confidence on technical descents. Although built for the high Alps, the 202 NSW wheelset is a first-class upgrade for any lightweight build where even the slightest weight savings count.

The rims build upon the carbon layup of the state-of-the-art 353 NSW wheels with their Biomimetic laminate, which utilizes various mixed-modulus carbon fibers. By mimicking the function of a muscle tendon, this technology maximizes both stiffness around the spoke bed and resilience at the rim flange. While the carbon fibers used on the outer rim are optimized for impact resistance and durability, the high-modulus fibers on the inner rim maintain a consistently stable spoke tension even under the dynamic stresses of riding. The result is a rim design that enables a wheelset weighing under 1,100 grams, which responds instantly to every pedal stroke without sacrificing the durability or the aerodynamic benefits of the 35 mm rim profile on descents.

The combination of TSS construction and a 23 mm inner rim width allows for the use of wide tires and riding with correspondingly lower tire pressure. This minimizes both rolling resistance and vibration-induced energy loss. This not only saves valuable watts on the way to the summit but also improves speed and controllability on descents. The 202 NSW wheels are rounded out by the ZR1 SL hubs, developed in Germany, which connect to the rim via Alpina Hyperlite spokes in a meticulously laced 20-hole pattern. For maximum power transfer efficiency, the premium hubs feature highly corrosion-resistant GRW ceramic ball bearings. On the rear wheel, a freewheel with 66 engagement points converts every watt directly into forward propulsion.

Technical details of the ZIPP 202 NSW wheelset

• rims: carbon (Impress technology, symmetrical)
• tire type: Tubeless only
• construction: Hookless / TSS
• wheel size: 28 inches (700C)
• outer width: 27.5 mm / inner width: 23 mm / profile height: 35 mm
• recommended tire width: 28 to 32 mm (optimal: 28 mm)
• tire pressure: max. 5.0 bar (73 psi)

• hubs: ZIPP ZR1 SL (aluminum)
• brake disc interface: Centerlock
• bearings: ceramic hybrid (custom, 61803/61903)
• freewheel body: aluminum
• freewheel type: 6-pawl (66 engagement points)
• installation dimension: 12 x 100 mm / 12 x 142 mm (thru axle)

• spokes: Alpina Hyperlite (J-Bend)
• spoke count: 20
• spoke pattern: double crossed
• nipples: Sapim (Secure Lock)

• weight: approx. 1090 g (front wheel + rear wheel; manufacturer information)
• max. system weight (including rider): 115 kg (253 lbs)