Zipp 404 Firecrest Road Wheelset - 58 mm, 700c Disc

ROAD / AERO / RACING

Zipp 404 Firecrest: a deeper commitment to fast road riding

The Zipp 404 Firecrest WH-404-FTLD-B1 is a complete 700c carbon disc-brake wheelset with 58 mm rims and ZR1 DB hubs. It belongs on the shortlist for a road-racing or fast-training build when you want to compare an established aero format with both the more accessible 404 S and the premium 454 NSW.

A road-racing silhouette with a purpose

There is a familiar moment when the conversation fades and the pace lifts. A turn onto an open road, the last interval, the run toward the finish: these are the riding moments that make an aero-road build appealing. The 404 Firecrest gives that build a recognizable 58 mm profile, with the specification detail to compare it properly against both the 404 S and the 454 NSW.

This version combines a 23 mm internal rim width with Zipp's TSE approach and ABLC surface dimpling. The ZR1 DB hub has 66 engagement points. The useful question is how that package fits your riding and tire plan; it is not a reason to assume a particular watt saving or effortless handling in every wind.

Zipp 404 Firecrest: a closer look

Official Zipp product photography. Individual wheels are shown for detail; this listing is for the front-and-rear wheelset. The rear freehub supplied follows your selected option; rear photographs show an example configuration.

Who should put this wheelset on the shortlist?

Choose this Firecrest when your brief is a deeper road wheelset without making the NSW upgrade your default. A climbing-first build, a narrow-clearance legacy frame or a bike with rim brakes calls for a different conversation. A wheel that is right for one riding partner is not automatically right for the whole group.

Zipp 404 Firecrest specifications

404 Firecrest vs 404 S vs 454 NSW

The 404 S gives you a 50 mm road profile and 76/176 hubs. This Firecrest moves to 58 mm and ZR1 DB. The 454 NSW adds its 53/58 mm Sawtooth shape and ZR1 SL ceramic-bearing hub platform. We would compare those real hardware choices and the total build cost before deciding whether the next tier addresses your priorities.

Compare with Zipp 404 S or Zipp 454 NSW.

Questions to answer before ordering

Is this a rim-brake or disc-brake 404 Firecrest?

It is the Center Lock disc-brake B1 model. Older 404 listings can describe very different rims, brakes and tire interfaces. Match the manufacturer model ID, not only the 404 name.

Is the listed price for one wheel or the pair?

Brimstone's product is a complete front-and-rear wheelset. Many shops list front and rear wheels separately. Compare matching quantities, freehub choices and generation before judging the price.

Will it work with Shimano or SRAM?

Choose by the cassette's required driver, not simply the logo on the derailleur. The listed options are Shimano / SRAM HG Road and SRAM XDR. Send the cassette model when the correct choice is unclear.

Should I choose 303 SW instead?

Put the 303 SW on your shortlist for a wider-tire endurance or multi-surface brief. Put the 404 Firecrest on it for the deeper road profile. Tire range and riding use matter more than a larger model number.

Choose the wheels with a real bike shop

Send the exact wheel listing you are comparing along with your bike and cassette details. We can help distinguish a complete pair from a single wheel and a current disc-brake build from an older 404 configuration.

Ask Brimstone about this wheelset or call (330) 970-0911. Our shop is in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Confirm current availability, package contents and any installation or accessory charges before purchase.

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