Zipp Tangente Clincher Tire
-- $74.95
-- Zipp spent 14 months of aerodynamic developmen to create the first windtunnel designed tire.
They claim a 1-3 watt power savings and state that a 21mm width is the optimal blend of aerodynamics, rolling resistance and durability.
The supple 290 tpi casing, corner-hugging silica rubber compound, and uncture resistant construction give you a fast and secure ride.
The Tangente includes a tire pressure chart to optimize rolling resistance by rider weight and front/rear use.
Zipp relates that the tire is the leading and trailing edge of your wheel’s airfoil and affects aerodynamic performance by up to 30%. Conventional wisdom says a time trial tire should be a smooth as possible to keep the air flowing over the wheel. But the reality is, smooth or not, the inherently “un aero” round cross section of the tire, (remember, the perfect shape on a leading edge is elliptical, not round) punches the air away from the rim.
The Tangente creates an aerodynamic boundary layer over the tire to trip air into flowing like it’s on an airfoil thanks to its dimple pattern with exactly the right surface roughness for boundary-layer formation.
The Tangente is the most aerodynamic tire in the world and able to withstand the rigors of road ridng thanks to the development done in partnership with Vittoria.
Weight = 178g
Available in 21mm width.
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Zipp Tangente Tubular Tire
-- $89.95
-- Zipp spent 14 months of aerodynamic developmen to create the first windtunnel designed tire.
They claim a 1-3 watt power savings and state that a 21mm width is the optimal blend of aerodynamics, rolling resistance and durability.
The supple 290 tpi casing, corner-hugging silica rubber compound, and uncture resistant construction give you a fast and secure ride.
The Tangente includes a tire pressure chart to optimize rolling resistance by rider weight and front/rear use.
Zipp relates that the tire is the leading and trailing edge of your wheel’s airfoil and affects aerodynamic performance by up to 30%. Conventional wisdom says a time trial tire should be a smooth as possible to keep the air flowing over the wheel. But the reality is, smooth or not, the inherently “un aero” round cross section of the tire, (remember, the perfect shape on a leading edge is elliptical, not round) punches the air away from the rim.
The Tangente creates an aerodynamic boundary layer over the tire to trip air into flowing like it’s on an airfoil thanks to its dimple pattern with exactly the right surface roughness for boundary-layer formation.
The Tangente is the most aerodynamic tire in the world and able to withstand the rigors of road ridng thanks to the development done in partnership with Vittoria.
Weight = 232g
Available in 21mm width and 50mmvalve connector.
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