{"product_id":"zipp-808-firecrest-carbon-wheelset","title":"Zipp 808 Firecrest TT \u0026 Triathlon Wheelset - 80 mm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"brimstone-wheel-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#0F502C;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:0.06em;\"\u003eTRIATHLON \/ TIME TRIAL \/ DEEP AERO\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZipp 808 Firecrest: make your deep-wheel choice before race week\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zipp 808 Firecrest WH-808-FTLD-B1 is a complete 700c disc-brake wheelset with 80 mm carbon rims and ZR1 DB hubs. Put it on the shortlist for a triathlon or time-trial build when you want a dedicated deep-section option and a clear comparison with the more premium 858 NSW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:16px 18px;background:#f4f7f4;border-left:3px solid #0F502C;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you are buying:\u003c\/strong\u003e A complete front-and-rear wheelset. Select the rear freehub: Shimano \/ SRAM HG Road or SRAM XDR. Manufacturer model: WH-808-FTLD-B1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment first:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a disc-brake, hookless wheelset, not a solid rear disc wheel. The checked tire range is 28-32 mm using compatible ISO\/TSS tires. Confirm bike clearance, cassette, rotors and event equipment rules before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHookless setup:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.0 bar wheel ceiling (approximately 72.5 psi). A lower tire- or size-specific limit may apply; a maximum is not a riding recommendation. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sram.com\/en\/zipp\/campaigns\/hookless-tire-compatibility\"\u003eCheck current Zipp tire compatibility\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGive your race bike a deliberate next step\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA start line gives every training ride a destination. As the event approaches, the bike becomes part of that focus: position, tires, gearing and the wheels you will spend those miles on. The 808 Firecrest brings an unmistakable 80 mm aero profile to a disc-brake triathlon or time-trial build. Make it part of your preparation early enough to get familiar with the complete setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 combines an 80 mm profile, 23 mm internal width and Zipp's ABLC dimpling. Its ZR1 DB hub has 66 engagement points. Those specifications make it a distinct deep-aero option; they do not guarantee a particular bike split or make it the correct front wheel for every rider and forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection aria-label=\"Zipp 808 Firecrest product views\" class=\"brimstone-zipp-visuals\" style=\"margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZipp 808 Firecrest: a closer look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;align-items:stretch;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e9e5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zipp 808 Firecrest front wheel, side view\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sram.com\/globalassets\/image-hierarchy\/sram-product-root-images\/wheels\/wheels\/wh-808-firecrest-tl-db-b1\/productassets_wh-808-ftld-b1_fg\/wh-808-fc-tl-dbcl-700f-12x100-std-b1-c-front-s.png?w=1000\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;background:#ffffff;\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"padding:12px 16px 16px;font-size:0.92em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eThe deep 80 mm Firecrest rim profile.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0;flex:1 1 260px;min-width:0;background:#ffffff;border:1px solid #e5e9e5;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"Zipp 808 Firecrest rear wheel, angled view with XDR freehub\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sram.com\/globalassets\/image-hierarchy\/sram-product-root-images\/wheels\/wheels\/wh-808-firecrest-tl-db-b1\/productassets_wh-808-ftld-b1_fg\/wh-808-fc-tl-dbcl-700r-xdr-12x142-std-b1-c-3q-s.png?w=1000\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;max-width:100%;object-fit:contain;background:#ffffff;\" width=\"1000\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption style=\"padding:12px 16px 16px;font-size:0.92em;line-height:1.5;\"\u003eAn angled view of the rear wheel and driver.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.86em;line-height:1.5;color:#555;margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eOfficial 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho should put this wheelset on the shortlist?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 808 when the course and your handling confidence justify a deep-section wheelset and the Firecrest specification fits the budget. Consider a shallower front-wheel plan when the expected conditions or your experience call for it. Do not let a matching front-and-rear appearance replace a practical race-day decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZipp 808 Firecrest specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption style=\"text-align:left;padding:0 0 8px;\"\u003eManufacturer reference for the model identified above\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eModel \/ generation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eWH-808-FTLD-B1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003ePurchase unit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eFront + rear wheelset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eWheel \/ brake format\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003e700c; disc brake; Center Lock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eRim interface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eCarbon; hookless \/ Tubeless Straight Side (TSS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eRim depth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003e80 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eInternal width\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003e23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eHub platform\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eZipp ZR1 DB; stainless-steel bearings; 66 engagement points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eTire fit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eISO\/TSS-compatible tubeless tires, 28-32 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eWheel pressure ceiling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003e5.0 bar wheel ceiling (approximately 72.5 psi); lower applicable tire limits prevail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003eMaximum system weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003e115 kg \/ 253 lb; rider, bicycle and equipment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"text-align:left;vertical-align:top;width:34%;padding:9px 12px 9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003ePublished wheelset weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align:top;padding:9px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e3e7e3;\"\u003e1,635 g: lightest XDR \/ 12 mm configuration, excluding tape and valves.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZipp 808 Firecrest vs 858 NSW: where does the premium go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 808 uses a constant 80 mm rim depth and ZR1 DB hubs. The 858 NSW uses an 82-85 mm Sawtooth profile and ZR1 SL ceramic-bearing hubs. Begin with whether a deep front wheel suits your course and riding confidence, then compare the rim design, hubs and complete-build cost. They are two distinct equipment packages, not interchangeable names for the same wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zipp-858-nsw-carbon-wheelset\"\u003eZipp 858 NSW\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zipp-404-firecrest-carbon-wheelset\"\u003eZipp 404 Firecrest\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions to answer before ordering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the 808 Firecrest a solid disc wheel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a spoked wheel with an 80 mm-deep rim. Disc-brake describes its brake interface, not a closed rear disc wheel. This listing contains a front and rear wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it fit my triathlon bike?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bike name alone is not enough. Provide its model year, brake type, axle dimensions, cassette and planned tire. A familiar triathlon frame name can span multiple generations with different requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShould every triathlete choose an 80 mm front wheel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We would consider the course, likely conditions and your confidence on the bike before choosing front-wheel depth. A deeper option is not automatically the most appropriate one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes the price include a cassette and rotors?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not assume it does. Confirm package contents and the cost of the complete installation before comparing two offers. Your existing accessories also need a compatibility check before transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose the wheels with a real bike shop\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend your race-bike model and year, target event, current cassette and tire plan. We can discuss the 808 versus 858 and whether the front-wheel choice suits the setup you want to race.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eAsk Brimstone about this wheelset\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003ca href=\"tel:+13309700911\"\u003e(330) 970-0911\u003c\/a\u003e. Our shop is in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Confirm current availability, package contents and any installation or accessory charges before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparing prices? Review our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/price-guarantee\"\u003ePrice Guarantee terms, eligibility and exclusions\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wheel-collection\"\u003eExplore the complete wheel collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zipp","offers":[{"title":"Shimano \/ SRAM HG Road","offer_id":67786344726804,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"SRAM XDR","offer_id":67786344759572,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0856\/6698\/8308\/files\/wh-808-fc-tl-dbcl-700f-12x100-std-b1-c-front-s.png?v=1792841645","url":"https:\/\/brimstonebicycles.shop\/products\/zipp-808-firecrest-carbon-wheelset","provider":"Brimstone Bicycles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}