Zipp 404 Firecrest Disc Brake Tubeless Clincher Front Carbon Bike Wheel

The Zipp 404 Firecrest Disc Brake Front Wheel is a 58mm-deep hookless carbon front wheel weighing 578g — a deep-section aero wheel for performance road bikes, sold as a single front wheel with a 12mm thru axle (end caps included).

The 404 sits between an all-round wheel and a full-depth time trial rim. At 58mm it carries meaningfully more aerodynamic benefit than Zipp's 40mm all-road wheels, but the symmetrical Firecrest profile is shaped to keep that depth manageable in crosswinds rather than making the front end fight you on an exposed road. The 23mm internal rim width is matched to 28 to 35c tubeless tires, so the wheel is built for wider tires at lower pressure — more grip and less rolling resistance on real pavement — while a maximum outside width of 28mm keeps the rim-and-tire package aerodynamically clean.

Who It's For

• Road riders who want real aero gain at 58mm and are willing to manage a deeper front wheel in wind
• Riders running 28 to 35c tubeless tires on a disc-brake performance road bike
• Riders replacing a front wheel or building a mixed-depth wheelset
• Consider something else if: your combined rider, bike, and gear weight approaches the 253lb / 115kg system weight limit, you ride consistently windy exposed terrain (a 40mm wheel is easier to hold), you want tires wider than 35c, or you need pressure above 73psi

What to Look For

• Depth is the decision. 58mm buys speed at the cost of crosswind steadiness. If you ride open, gusty roads more than you ride fast group rides, a shallower front wheel is the better tool.
• Hookless sets hard limits. ISO/TSS-compatible tires only, 28 to 35c, with a 73psi / 5.0bar ceiling. Tube or sealant both work, but tire selection is not open-ended.
• Confirm your axle and rotor. This wheel is 12mm thru axle and Center Lock disc. Quick-release forks and 6-bolt rotors are not compatible without the correct hardware.

Key Features

Rim: 58mm-deep hookless carbon, 23mm internal and 28mm maximum outside width, symmetrical profile, UD fiber with adhesive decals. Zipp also specifies an optimized tire bed on this rim, which in practice means tubeless tires seat with less struggle — worth something on a wheel you may set up yourself.

Hub: ZR1 disc-brake front hub, engineered in Germany, on steel cartridge bearings, with an improved seal design aimed at durability in wet conditions. It ships with 12mm end caps installed.

Brake interface: Center Lock disc, with the lockring included. One less part to source at install.

Tire compatibility: 700c, ISO/TSS-compatible tubeless tires, 28 to 35c, run with sealant or a tube. The 23mm internal width is what lets a 28mm tire hold its designed shape at lower pressure instead of being pinched narrow.

Weight and warranty: 578g claimed for the front wheel, which is light for a 58mm carbon rim. Spoke lengths are 250/256mm drive side and 252/254mm non-drive side. Backed by a lifetime warranty.

Rider Intent Summary

• Biggest strengths: 578g at 58mm depth, a 23mm internal width tuned for 28mm-plus tires, an easy-seating tire bed, and a lifetime warranty.
• Tradeoffs: A deep rim asks more of you in crosswinds, and it is capped at 35c tires, 73psi, and a 253lb / 115kg system weight.
• What makes it different: It puts a genuinely deep 58mm profile on a wide hookless rim built for modern tire widths, rather than pairing depth with a narrow race rim.

Victory's Take

At Victory Bicycle Studio we recommend the 404 Firecrest to riders who want the aero advantage for fast group rides and racing and know they will be riding in wind sometimes — if crosswind confidence is your first priority, come talk to us about a shallower option before you commit to 58mm.

Specifications

• Size - 700c
• Rim construction - Carbon – Hookless
• Tire compatibility - ISO/TSS compatible tubeless tires (28-35c), tube or sealant
• Rim depth - 58mm
• Brake compatibility - Disc (Center Lock), lockring included
• Rim - inside width - 23mm
• Max outside width - 28mm
• Rim profile - Symmetrical
• Rim finish - UD fiber, adhesive decals
• Hub - ZR1 Disc Brake, ships with 12mm end caps
• Bearings - Cartridge - Steel
• Max tire pressure - 73psi / 5.0bar
• Max recommended system weight - 253lbs / 115kg
• Spoke Length DS - 250mm, 256mm
• Spoke Length NDS - 252mm, 254mm
• Weight - 578g (approximate)
• Warranty - Lifetime