The Zipp wheelsets in Zwift are more than just visual upgrades for your ride. Using the same Llama Lab parameters as the Road vs TT bike tests, I set out to put all the available Zipp wheel choices to the test around Watopia.
Llama Lab Parameters
Frame: Zwift TT
Rider Weight: 71kg
Power: 300W / 4.2w/kg sustained.
Course: Watopia (Normal direction)
No power-ups or drafting in the tests.
Power output was accurate to the watt, for science! There was no variance on hills, descents, or for sprints.
Results
Zipp 202
KOM: 2:33.66
Sprint: 29.95
Lap: 13:51.97
Max: 65.2km/h
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Zipp 404
KOM: 2:33.66
Sprint: 29.60
Lap: 13:44.29
Max: 66.0km/h
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Zipp 808
KOM: 2:33.31
Sprint: 29.47
Lap: 13:42.03
Max: 66.2km/h
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Zipp 808/Disc Combo
KOM: 2:33.26
Sprint: 29.38
Lap: 13:39.17
Max: 66.5km/h
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Observations
When it comes to these steady-state tests, more (wheel) is better! The 808/Disc combo rates best across all tests. The 202 may come into their own on a long steeper climb, I'll re-test if one ever pops up on Watopia. For now, keep levelling up if you haven't unlocked all the Zipps yet!
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Any chance you plan to test various road bike models and see if they make any difference at all? We know the TT bike is faster, but is a Specialized Venge faster than say a Pinarello F8, or whatever?
ReplyDeleteIt'll take a few hours... so if I get the time I'll do it. Not on the cards at the moment.
ReplyDeleteSo, Shane, you said awhile back:
ReplyDelete" The 202 may come into their own on a long steeper climb, I'll re-test if one ever pops up on Watopia"
*points to the Alpe du Zwift* :)