Moto remains a powerful source of inspiration for good reason. Based in the racing hotbed of Indianapolis, Zipp for more than three decades has used motorsports as an inspiration to develop pioneering carbon cycling innovations. The single-wall approach, what's called Moto Technology™, allows the rims to “pivot” from either side of the spoke bed while traversing rough terrain. As the wheel encounters obstacles, each edge of the rim is designed for compliance, creating the feel of extra suspension. For the rider that means durability and control for greater speed.
While other wheel brands limit their focus to traditional box-section rim designs, Zipp engineers—uninhibited by legacy technology—wiped the white board clean. All the best ideas eventually pointed to motorsports inspiration and Moto Technology’s single-wall rim as the optimal approach for an enduro/trail wheelset.
The 3ZERO MOTO’s stiffness, compliance and durability comes from Zipp’s proprietary process to design and assemble rim, hub, and spokes. Each 3ZERO MOTO wheel is built as a system, its ZM2 hubset and 32 spokes and handmade carbon rim all integrate to play key roles in performance. Look at a cross section of the 3ZERO MOTO and you can see the difference right away. It’s a quantum jump from the typical and limiting box-section design that bicycle wheels have always used. ZIPP's moto-inspired design allows the fastest trail riders on earth to fly over the roughest terrain imaginable with speed and control like never before.
We all know what it can be like trying to stretch new tires over certain wheels. And with the added complexity that comes when also trying to install a tire insert, the process can get the better of even the strongest or most skilled. That is why the 3ZERO MOTO has been designed to make this process as easy as possible. No tools or help from friends are needed thanks to a rim profile and spoke-bed strip designed to make mounting and airing up tubeless tires the way it should be: Dead simple.
In a sharp turn, the rim remains stiff, providing confidence that the wheel is firmly planted. Zipp’s wide hub flanges provide better spoke-bracing angles which help to increase the lateral stiffness.
When torque is applied to the rear hub when pedaling, you don’t want the spokes to create a spring-like flex sapping your wattage. Having 32 spokes at the right tensions keep the wheel constrained during windup, meaning the energy in your legs is efficiently transferred to your rear wheel.
Imagine a runner rounding a sharp turn, the ankle naturally flexing to maintain grip as the runner leans. The rim can locally flex to stay parallel to the ground during cornering, which increases traction much like a human ankle. This ability to twist locally allows it to deflect during single bead impacts without the rider getting bounced off line.
3ZERO MOTO rim strength exceeded all expectations for impact resistance due to MOTO Technology compliance. As for ride quality, the wheel also deflected three times more than top rival box-section carbon wheels. That extra compliance behaves like extra suspension, but it also spreads the impact energy over a larger area. This also benefits the rider in the form of pinch flat prevention.
The benefits of all that are simple. More control. Fewer line deviations. Greater durability. Fewer pinch flats. The net gain? Pure speed.
ZIPP is that confident in the durability that MOTO Technology provides. Each 3ZERO MOTO wheelset or rim includes a lifetime warranty for product issues that happen during your gnarliest Trail or Enduro use.*
*Product registration required. Original owner only, non-transferable. Proof of purchase required. Covers defects in materials or workmanship. Rim damage is covered in indented use situations (Trail/Enduro). Neglect and misuse are not covered. ‘Life Happens’ Pricing Structure for situations where warranty does not cover the damage.
Scope of delivery: 1 wheel (Quarq TyreWiz is sold separately)
Tubeless tires only!
| Hubs: | Zipp ZM2 |
| Rims: | NCF Carbon |
| Color: | Black |
| Etrto: | 30-622 |
| Spokes: | CX-Sprint |
| Weight: | 900g |
| Nipples: | Sapim Secure-Lock |
| Activity: | Cycling |
| Material: | Carbon |
| Item code: | ZIP528582 |
| Rim width: | 37.5mm |
| Tire type: | Tubeless Ready |
| Collection: | Full year |
| Model year: | 2023 |
| Wheel size: | 29" (622mm) |
| Air pressure: | 4.4bar |
| Manufacturer: | ZIPP |
| Product name: | ZIPP 3ZERO MOTO 29 Inch Carbon Front Wheel - Tubeless - 6-bolt - 15x110mm Boost - slate / stealth |
| Weight limit: | 113kg |
| Axle standard: | 15x110mm Boost (FW) |
| Wheel version: | Front Wheel, Standard Wheel |
| Braking system: | 6-Hole Disc |
| Usage bikesport: | MTB, Enduro |
| Manufacturer page: | http://www.zipp.com |
| Inner profile width: | 30mm |
| Number of spoke holes: | 32 |
| Manufacturer item code: | 00.1918.649.005 |
