Zipp 303 tubular road wheels

Light, aero or strong – pick three

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Carbon tubular road wheels we've tested in the past have always presented some sort of compromise. If they're super-light, they're sometimes fragile; if they're very aero, they're often a handful in crosswinds; and if they're tough, they typically ride like bricks.