FLASH-POINT BLOG ARCHIVE: Oct 2008

Ben Edwards, from Test Rider.com, review looks the FP60 up and down, takes a virtual spin and likes what he finds.

See this video review which highlights many of the advantages of the ever popular FP60.

We have changed the decals for 2009 to reflect the silver and red look of this web site, the catalog and advertisements.

Did you know you can order a 2009 catalog free of charge at the "Contact" web page or simply download your personal copy via pdf?

I rather like the red flash on the new stickers gives them a more classic and classy appearance methinks

Any comments on the 2009 look and feel? Pleasae drop me a line at denham@zipp.com

I got out for about 2 hours on Saturday morning. First let me say...is there anything better than a ride in the sunshine at roughly 67 degrees? Thought so.

Yes, there was wind. 15 mph is not my favorite riding conditions, but who can complain. I was out riding, right???

The wheels look amazing (as you can see). Spin up is surprisingly fast and rolling is even better. They are so smooth. I am loving these wheels already. Now, I would be lying if I said I could not feel a difference between my FP80's and my 24mm training wheels in a 15 mph cross wind. I could feel it, but it wasn't something that I felt was unsafe. I will take the aero advantage any day over the ever so slight crosswind pull. The real difference was when I turned into the wind. SLICE, baby...! Like butter. :) And the tailwind sections were even bettter.

My first impression of this wheelset is that I am VERY pleased to have them.

More impressions and ride reports to come...

SRAM wheels are being made in the Zipp factory here in Indy. The production presses are running with the pedal to the metal after the highly successful product launch of the S40, S60 and S80 wheelset at EuroBike and InterBike. FP users will recognize many similarities with their favorite wheels, with a few striking differences in the wheel, hub decals, and new color options.

There are big plans afoot for expanding the SRAM wheel range and adding wheel assembly in Taiwan. SRAM rims will continue to be hand made right here in Speedway where they benefit from the knowledge and quality design of the Zipp factory and engineers.

Many of us here at Zipp wonder if Lance will be riding these beauties anytime soon?

I had the opportunity to coordinate an event across the country for charity this past spring. The event was called the Freedom Run across America. The main runners for the event were Tom and Warren Knoll. A feisty Father and son team no doubt, with a history second to none in the multisport arena. Tom 75 years old, a 33 year marine vet and an Original Ironman from 1978, with Warren following in his footsteps. The run started in San Diego and ultimately finished in Washington DC on july 4th. Imagine the run, but dial in biking with this insane effort! The P60 Flashpoints on a Blue frame was my ride and when I began to ride with these wheels be it in the California desert, or the Oklahoma flats I never had such a good time riding! period.

My experience with racing and riding for the last 25 years has gone from using your standard clinchers for training and when race days came along throwing on a front lightweight wheel with a campy hub and the good old ZIPP white disc for speed weaponry! (early 90's)The advancement in speed technology over the years has been phenomonel. I can recall going to my bike shop for every race to have to buy matching freewheels to switch out my wheels on race day, should I use a disc should'nt I? If I switch the wheel out is it going to shift perfect during race day? Enough, its to much! As we all know, on race day you want to have your A game on especially your equipment. When today with Flashpoint technology, I can train on my Flashpoints and race with them just the same with no worries. Riding on all the different types of roads that America has, the durability of these wheels held up increndibly. With our hardcore past winter with tons of snow and the roads just hammered, I need wheels that are going to stand the test of strength, durability, and performance.

There is a ride that I like to do which goes through downtown Milwaukee and these wheels light up the street! I call it the "Urban Assault", and talk about tough roads! I have to be confident with my equipment and the wheels are obviously huge. When you go 0-20MPH in 4.0 seconds, I know I found my wheels! Flashpoints Rock and so does the price! You will not be dissapointed. Set yourself up and light up you streets......