Wheel Shootout: ENVE 45 vs. Zipp 303S | Gear Reviews [Video]

Is there a bigger rivalry in cycling than Zipp vs. ENVE? We don’t think so, and with the launch of the new 303S wheelset, Zipp has a serious contender for best sub-$1500 on earth – but ENVE’s 45 Wheelset is not going down without a fight. And after thousands of miles and over a decade on both brands, Andy has some keen insights into which one is REALLY better and why.

Check out the products featured here:

Zipp 303S Carbon Disc Wheelset:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/zipp-303-s-carbon-disc-brake-wheel-tubeless
ENVE 45 Disc Wheelset:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/enve-45-disc-wheel
Specialized Allez Sprint Disc Frameset:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/specialized-allez-sprint-disc-road-frameset
POC Ventral Lite Helmet:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/poc-ventral-lite-helmet
Specialized Recon Adventure Mountain Bike Shoe:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/specialized-recon-adventure-mountain-bike-shoe?skid=SCQ1WV1-BLA
Men’s Backcountry Bike Apparel: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/backcountry-mens-mountain-bike-clothing
Women’s Backcountry Bike Apparel: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/backcountry-womens-bike-clothing
Everything Bike: https://www.competitivecyclist.com/

0:00 – Intro
0:20 – My History with Zipp
0:46 – My History with ENVE
1:15 – ENVE 45 Overview
1:50 – Zipp 303S Overview
2:49 – 303S / 45 Comparison
3:29 – How I Tested The Wheels
4:16 – Who Wins, and Why?
5:21 – The Parting Shot
5:49 – Q&A With Jono
6:14 – Q1: Tire Installation?
7:05 – Q2: Pump or Compressor?
7:34 – Q3: Hub Engagement?
8:21 – Q4: Coasting/Freewheeling Speed?
8:56 – Q5: Bearing life
9:36 – Q6: Which is the better all-rounder?
10:36 – Q7: Freehub noise?
11:24 – Outro

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