Zipp Speed Podcast

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ZippCast talks about the athletes you like, the bikes you want, the wheels you need. ZippCast is brought to you by Zipp Speed Weaponry, engineers of performance cycling products that are lighter, faster, stronger, and more aerodynamic than anything else available.

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SRAM head of manufacturing Jeff Winterkorn

Jeff Winterkorn built his career on building bike parts. As SRAM’s vice president of global manufacturing, he oversees facilities worldwide. He’s been acting director of the Zipp factory and is a regular presence at our Indianapolis factory. Jeff provides keen insight into what makes for an efficient factory—it comes down to people. Jeff is famous for getting to know every employee and every department. We think you’ll love Jeff’s enthusiasm and find his insight into the Zipp factory fascinating...

Jun 20, 2024•27 min

Introducing Zipp Ride Ready

Ride Ready eliminates the time and potential frustration of installing tubeless tires with sealant, rotors, and cassettes. The goal is to maximize rider convenience and the performance of your new Zipp wheels with new Goodyear tires and SRAM components to make you faster. First, select your wheels; Ride Ready offers two of Zipp’s most popular and versatile options.

May 22, 2024•13 min

Zipp SL 80 Race designed for new RED AXS

Zipp’s new high-end carbon bar, the SL 80 Race, is designed for the new SRAM RED AXS, from placement of Wireless Blips to ergonomic touches that will keep you fast and efficient in every hand position. Get all the details of this new jointly developed bar with Zipp Product Manager Nathan Schickel.

May 15, 2024•21 min

Hookless wheels discussion

In this episode of the Zipp Speed Podcast, we gathered top experts from Zipp to discuss our hookless wheels and the technology behind hookless and clarify two recent incidents in the pro peloton. We hope this podcast provides good information about Zipp hookless wheels and tires.

May 09, 2024•57 min

Introducing New Super-9 Disc Wheels

In this episode of the Zipp Speed Podcast, Zipp product Manager Nathan Schickel and Senior Design Engineer John Leachman explain what’s new with the new Zipp Super-9 tubeless disc-brake road and clincher track disc wheels.

Apr 18, 2024•28 min

All About Carbon Fiber, Part III Making Zipp Wheels

Learn the step-by-step details of how we make Zipp wheels. SRAM Indy Factory Engineering Manager Ruan Trouw describes the process from when carbon fiber arrives at the Indianapolis factory to when wheels are boxed up and shipped out. This episode is Part III of our three-part Zipp Speed Podcast series, which is all about how Zipp uses carbon fiber to design and manufacture its wheels.

Apr 04, 2024•28 min

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