Zipp Speed Weaponry 606 Tubular

Price Paid:  $2200.00 at Bike Shop

Favorite Ride:
Glacier National Park

Bike Setup:
BMC Pro Machine. Cervelo P3.

Summary:
When I asked a Zipp engineer what would be the best wheelset from their line for racing (road, TT, tri, climbing) if I could only pick one, he directed me straight to the 606. The cost made me nervous as anybody at first, but I have ridden my 606's to many victories and a few CA state championships while climbing, sprinting (road), and TTing. There are different specialty wheels that are designed to be stiffer, lighter, stronger, more aero (808?); but I have experienced nothing else that has come as close to being such a complete performance package. I weigh 165lbs and usually feel plenty control in the wind, and after 2 full seasons of racing these wheels seem as good as new. I recommend these wheels to any performance minded cyclist looking for an all around wheelset.

Strengths:
Very comfortable- wheels absorb much road vibration. Makes a cool "whooshing" sound. 1350g- very light for a deep set. AERO. All around winner.

Weaknesses:
Tubulars aren't everyone's cup of tea. Not as effortless as clinchers, but the pros and many others think it's alright. Smaller riders could have control issues in the wind. Pick something less expensive for crits.

Similar Products Used:
Bontrager XXX carbon tubular, Zipp 1080, 303, Hed H3C, Hed Ardennes

Price Paid:  $1750.00 at LBS

Favorite Ride:
Cervelo SLC-SL

Bike Setup:
Cervelo P3 Carbon, Vision Bars, Zipp 606 wheelset, DuraAce, Eggbeater Ti, Fizik Arione Tri2 saddle, PowerTap.

Summary:
Bought the Zipp 606 wheelset for my Cervelo P3Carbon TT bike. What's not to like, incredibly smooth, incredibly fast, a great alternative to a very deep 808 or 1080 set due to normally windy local conditions. Tubulars ride like velvet, especially with the Veloflex Carbon tires.

Strengths:
Fast, aerodynamic, strong, smooth, very durable.

Weaknesses:
None

Similar Products Used:
Zipp 404 Tubulars