Zipp 202 NSW Carbon Disc Tubeless Ready Clincher Rear Wheel

The Zipp 202 NSW Carbon Disc Rear Wheel is a 35mm-deep hookless carbon rear wheel weighing 570g — the lightest and shallowest wheel in Zipp's NSW range. It is sold as a single rear wheel with a SRAM XDR driver body, for disc-brake road bikes running tubeless tires, and it is built for low weight and instant response rather than deep-section aerodynamics.

Be clear on what the price buys. This wheel costs more than deeper Zipp wheels while offering less rim depth, and the money goes into weight and drivetrain response: 570g, a ZR1 SL hubset on custom hybrid ceramic bearings, 66 points of engagement, and lightweight Alpina Hyperlite spokes in a 20-hole 2-cross build. High engagement count means the freehub picks up power almost immediately when you stand on the pedals — the difference you feel accelerating out of a corner or answering an attack on a climb. The 23mm internal width is matched to 28 to 32c tires in a hookless Tubeless Straight Side (TSS) rim.

Who It's For

• Riders on SRAM XDR cassettes, including SRAM AXS 12-speed road groupsets — this wheel is XDR only
• Riders who prioritize climbing and acceleration over aero depth — hilly terrain, punchy racing, hard group rides
• Riders running 28 to 32c tubeless tires
• Consider something else if: you run a Shimano HG cassette (this driver body will not accept one — talk to us first), you want flat-road aero advantage (a deeper wheel returns more, often for less money), your combined rider, bike, and gear weight approaches the 253lb / 115kg system weight limit, or you want tires wider than 32c

What to Look For

• Confirm your cassette. This is the SRAM XDR version. XDR and Shimano HG are not interchangeable, so check what is on your bike before ordering.
• Decide whether you are buying weight or aero. At 35mm this is a climbing wheel at a premium price. If most of your riding is flat and fast, rim depth is the better investment.
• Respect the limits. 28 to 32c ISO/TSS-compatible tubeless tires, a 73psi / 5.0bar ceiling, and a 253lb / 115kg system weight maximum — the last one matters on a 20-spoke lightweight build.

Key Features

Rim: 35mm-deep hookless carbon in Tubeless Straight Side (TSS) construction, 23mm internal and 27.5mm maximum outside width, symmetrical profile. The shallow depth is deliberate — it is what keeps the wheel light and keeps the bike settled in crosswinds.

Hub, driver and engagement: ZR1 SL hubset, engineered in Germany, with a SRAM XDR driver, custom hybrid ceramic bearings (61803 and 61803/61903), and 66 points of engagement. The ceramic bearings cut friction and resist corrosion; the engagement count is what makes the wheel feel immediate under acceleration.

Spokes and build: Alpina Hyperlite spokes, 20 holes, 2-cross. The low spoke count in a light lacing pattern is where much of the weight saving comes from, and it is also why the system weight limit deserves attention.

Brake interface and tires: Center Lock disc, and 700c ISO/TSS-compatible tubeless tires from 28 to 32c, run with sealant or a tube.

Finish: UD fiber with Impress graphics, applied into the rim surface rather than as adhesive decals that can lift at the edges. Spoke lengths are 280/284mm drive side and 282mm non-drive side. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

Rider Intent Summary

• Biggest strengths: 570g at 35mm depth, 66 points of engagement, hybrid ceramic bearings in a ZR1 SL hub, Alpina Hyperlite 20-hole build, Impress graphics, and a lifetime warranty.
• Tradeoffs: The least aerodynamic wheel in the NSW line at the highest price, XDR only, with a 28 to 32c tire range, a 73psi ceiling, and a 253lb / 115kg system weight limit.
• What makes it different: Top-tier NSW hardware — ceramic bearings, high engagement, Impress finish — in the shallowest, lightest rim Zipp offers.

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio we recommend the 202 NSW to riders who climb a lot and want the lightest quality wheel we stock, and we will pair it with the matching front wheel — tell us where you actually ride and we will be honest about whether the weight saving justifies the premium over a deeper wheel.

Specifications

• Size - 700c
• Rim construction - Carbon, Hookless / Tubeless Straight Side (TSS)
• Tire compatibility - ISO/TSS compatible tubeless tires (28-32c), tube or sealant
• Rim depth - 35mm
• Brake compatibility - Disc (Center Lock)
• Rim - inside width - 23mm
• Max outside width - 27.5mm
• Rim profile - Symmetrical
• Rim finish - UD fiber, Impress technology
• Hub - ZR1 SL
• Driver body type - SRAM XDR
• Points of engagement - 66
• Spokes - Alpina Hyperlite, 20-hole, 2-cross
• Bearings - Custom Hybrid Ceramic - 61803, 61803/61903
• Max tire pressure - 73psi / 5.0bar
• Max recommended system weight - 253lbs / 115kg
• Spoke Length DS - 280mm, 284mm
• Spoke Length NDS - 282mm
• Weight - 570g (approximate)
• Warranty - Lifetime