Zipp 1080 Wheels
The Zipp 1080 is as deep a wheel as you can buy without going to a full disc. As such, it offers all the advantages the superior aerodynamics of a deep section wheel offer. Zipp builds a variety of proprietary technologies into the 1080, including a bulged design and integrated dimples that ensure slippery airflow across the surface, plus wind-cheating oval spokes. The rims are built from lightweight carbon fiber, stiffened and strengthened by composite layering technologies.
HED 3 Wheels
HED 3 wheels sport the distinctive three-spoked design that HED is famous for. This combination of a deep section rim and integrated airfoils offers outstanding aerodynamic performance and resistance to crosswinds that can buffet riders on conventional deep-section wheels. HED 3 wheels are constructed of lightweight carbon fiber and are available in clincher and tubular designs to accommodate the widest variety of rider preferences and tire types.
SRAM S80
SRAM has made a name for itself by stepping out of the mountain bike component business and landing with both feet firmly in the road bike world. Their seriousness about entering into the road wheel arena is evident with the SRAM S80 aero wheel. S80 wheels offer a deep section rim that uses the same "bulge" shape pioneered by Zipp but refined with their own wind tunnel testing. High-quality Japanese bearings in the hubs ensure a consistently smooth, low-resistance ride.
Article Written By Nichole Liandi
Based in Virginia, Nichole Liandi has been a freelance writer since 2005. Her articles have appeared on various print and online publications. Liandi has traveled extensively in Europe and East Asia and incorporates her experiences into her articles. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from West Virginia University.
