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The Zipp 303 SW A1 XDR is a versatile carbon wheelset designed to combine speed, efficiency, and comfort on roads with varied surfaces. Its 40 mm profile and 25 mm internal width are optimised for modern high-volume tyres, particularly from 30 to 35 mm. It also stands out for its integrated Zipp AXS sensor, allowing for precise monitoring of tyre pressure. A high-end choice for fast roads, gran fondos, and mixed-terrain routes.
With the 303 SW A1, Zipp evolves the concept of a versatile road wheel by combining aerodynamics, efficiency, and the ability to ride effectively on very different road surfaces. Fast on perfectly smooth tarmac but also designed to maintain its efficiency when the surface deteriorates, it meets the demands of modern cyclists who no longer want to choose between speed and comfort.
This version is equipped with a SRAM XDR freehub body and is aimed at both performance-seeking road cyclists and enthusiasts of long distances and mixed terrain.
The carbon rims have a 40 mm depth, a choice that provides an excellent compromise between air penetration, weight, and versatility.
Their profile benefits from Zipp's Total System Efficiency (TSE) approach. Rather than considering only the wheel's aerodynamics, the brand works on the behaviour of the entire wheel-tyre system to simultaneously reduce aerodynamic drag, rolling resistance losses, and vibrations transmitted to the cyclist.
The rim surface also features ABLC characteristics, with the famous dimples developed by Zipp to optimise airflow.
The 303 SW adopts a particularly modern rim with a 25 mm internal width. This architecture allows wide tyres to adopt a shape more favourable to efficiency and aerodynamics.
Zipp particularly recommends the use of 30 to 35 mm tyres, a combination that allows for riding at lower pressures while maintaining excellent efficiency.
The larger air volume also contributes to comfort and bike control. On an uneven road surface, the tyres absorb more vibrations and small impacts, thus limiting rider fatigue over long distances.
The rims use a Hookless architecture. This design is associated with a Tubeless setup and notably allows for optimising the rim shape and the interface with the tyre.
Zipp has also worked on the shape of the rim edges to improve tyre protection during impacts. The new carbon construction also increases impact resistance while controlling the overall weight.
One of the major features of the 303 SW is the integration of the Zipp AXS Wheel Sensor directly into the wheel.
This system allows for precise monitoring of tyre pressure and transmits the information to the SRAM AXS ecosystem. The cyclist can thus check their setup before setting off and then analyse and monitor their pressure during use.
An indicator light also allows for a quick check before a ride.
Beyond the technological aspect, this measurement facilitates the search for the optimal pressure, a parameter that has become essential with high-volume tyres and the low pressures used on modern wheels.
The 303 SW are based on the Zipp ZR1 Disc Brake hubs, developed to combine smoothness, responsiveness, and durability.
This generation benefits from stainless steel cartridge bearings. The freehub mechanism uses six pawls with compression springs to achieve a reactive engagement.
The disc mounting uses the Center Lock standard, while the thru-axles correspond to current road standards: 12 x 100 mm at the front and 12 x 142 mm at the rear.
Each wheel receives 20 Sapim CX-Sprint spokes, assembled with Sapim Secure-Loc aluminium nipples. The two-cross lacing contributes to the balance between lateral stiffness, reliability, and dynamic behaviour.
Despite its generous width, its 40 mm carbon profile, and the integration of new technologies, the Zipp 303 SW has a claimed weight of only 1,440 g per pair in its lightest configuration including XDR body, rim tape, and valves.
This contained mass allows it to maintain dynamic behaviour during accelerations and climbs, while benefiting from a profile high enough to seek aerodynamic efficiency on fast sections.
The Zipp 303 SW is not limited to perfectly paved roads. Its width, Tubeless architecture, and optimisation for high-volume tyres allow it to be used effectively on rough roads, cobblestones, and some mixed-terrain routes.
It is therefore a particularly interesting solution for cyclists looking for a single pair of high-end carbon wheels capable of covering a wide variety of practices, from fast training to gran fondos and long-distance rides.
Brand: Zipp
Model: 303 SW A1
Use: Road / mixed terrain
Diameter: 700C
Material: carbon
Construction: Hookless
Rim depth: 40 mm
Internal width: 25 mm
Profile: symmetrical
Recommended tyres: 30 to 35 mm
Tyre compatibility: Tubeless compatible ISO/TSS
Maximum pressure: 5 bar / 73 psi
Technology: Total System Efficiency (TSE)
Surface: ABLC Dimples
Sensor: Zipp AXS Wheel Sensor
Hubs: Zipp ZR1 Disc Brake
Bearings: stainless steel cartridges
Spokes: Sapim CX-Sprint
Spoke count: 20 front / 20 rear
Spoke pattern: 2-cross
Braking: Center Lock disc
Front axle: 12 x 100 mm
Rear axle: 12 x 142 mm
Freehub body: SRAM XDR
Weight: 1,440 g per pair
Maximum recommended system weight: 120 kg
Warranty: Zipp lifetime warranty according to manufacturer's conditions
The Zipp 303 SW is particularly interesting if you are looking for a single pair of carbon wheels to ride fast on a wide variety of courses. Its 40 mm profile remains versatile, while its wide rim really comes into its own with 30 to 35 mm Tubeless tyres and appropriate pressures. We recommend it for cyclists who prioritise efficiency and comfort over a purely aerodynamic wheel. The AXS sensor also provides a real advantage for fine-tuning your pressures.
| Product Name | Zipp Paire ZIPP 303 SW A1 XDR 12V |
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| Original Product Name | Paire ZIPP 303 SW A1 XDR 12V |
| SKU | ZPPBOM0034 |
| Bar code | 0000000811330 |
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| Gender | Mixed |
| Brand | Zipp |
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