New Zipp 353 NSW and 303 SW wheels with integrated pressure sensor

With the launch of their new 353 NSW and 303 SW wheels, Zipp advances in the total connection of all its elements by integrating a sensor in the rim itself that allows us to transmit data about tire pressure in real time to our mobile phone and cycle computer. A technology that Zipp published its patent for at the end of last year and that, during this spring, has been tested by several professionals like Tom Pidcock.

Zipp integrates its new 353 NSW and 303 SW wheels into the AXS ecosystem

The first connected wheels on the market come from Zipp, which include as standard, fully integrated into the rim structure, a tire pressure sensor that provides us with this data in real time. A sensor that integrates into the brand's AXS technology, making it another device connected to our bike along with the transmission elements.

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Zipp introduces this technology with the launch of two new wheel models that will integrate this device as standard in their rim. First, we have the new 353 NSW, high-performance wheels built on a Sawtooth profile rim, 40 mm at its highest point and 35 mm at the lowest: the typical texture of Zipp rims to improve airflow adherence like golf balls or their top-of-the-line ZR1 SL hubs with ceramic bearings and a freehub system with 6 pawls and 66 engagement points for instant engagement and distributing the cyclist's force among more points.

The Zipp 353 NSW has a 25 mm internal rim width, optimized for 30 mm tires, and despite being a strong supporter of the hookless system, they have chosen not to incorporate it, perhaps because these wheels are intended for competition to avoid controversies with tire blow-offs attributed to hookless rims. Nevertheless, Zipp has achieved very lightweight wheels thanks to hub lightening, with the set weighing in at a very competitive 1,310 g.

In addition to these, Zipp also adds the new 303 SW to its catalog, wheels with a more classic design but with the excellent aerodynamic work and dynamic qualities typical of Zipp wheels. Evolved from the gravel 303 XPLR, these all-purpose wheels are built around a 40 mm profile rim with a 25 mm internal width, like their siblings, designed for use with 30 to 35 mm tires.

The Zipp 303 SW, like the 353 NSW, includes the tire pressure sensor integrated into the rim, a feature that seems to be gradually expanding throughout the range. As for the hubs, Zipp opts for ZR1 hubs that differ from their older siblings by using conventional stainless steel bearings.

Speaking of bearings, Zipp also takes the opportunity to introduce other innovations such as the inclusion of ZR1 SL hubs in their 454 NSW and 858 NSW models. Furthermore, delving into the wheel system concept, Zipp has also announced the launch of two new Goodyear tires under the Fitment Series designation. On one hand, the Vector R XPLR, road tires with a 40 mm section designed to be used in conjunction with their 303 XPLR wheels. The other tires are the Eagle F1 R Z29 Aero, tires designed exclusively for use with their 404 and 454 rims with a 23 mm throat and a 29 mm balloon. High-performance tires designed to save every watt.