Zipp 404 Wheels - Yes Or No?

I have been competing in triathlons for 3 years nowof a mile per hour faster on my average pace...with a
and just finished my first Ironman race. I was amazedhard headwind for over half of the ride. It might not
at how many Zipp wheels were in the Ironman race.seem like a huge difference, but it was! The wheels
There were easily more riders using Zipp wheels thanare very stiff for climbing, yet soak up all the annoying
all other brands combined. I talked to as many of theroad vibration and handle like a they were on rails." -
other racers as I could about their choice of Zipp asBob
their wheel. Every competitor had only good things toI had to have them! I searched the internet for price
say about the choice of Zipp wheels and the 404and found the Zipp 404's for a price of $1,999.00. The
model was the most used there. I was told that theprice at my local bike shop was $2,285.00 which was
Zipp 404 was the best overall competition choice.the same price everywhere else I looked. I had the
They all said they were the fastest and best wheel404's on my bike in a week. First time buying bike
they had run on their bikes. Not one negativeparts from anyone other than my local bike shop, I
comment! That was hard for me to believe. So, I wentwas a little nervous.
to my favorite review web site. The overall opinionI have a 25 mile training circuit I use all the time. I
there was the same. They are not just great wheelsaverage 20.2 miles per hour with my 2 year old
but they are also fast and stable. I have listed one ofCervelo P2 with the original wheels. I have run the Zipp
the reviews below.404 wheels 5 times now and averaged 22.9 miles per
Road bike review customer reviews:hour. Impressed? I was. I really did not think I would gain
"These wheels are fast...no doubt! I installed them onthat much. If you haven't figured it out yet, I am now a
my bike and rode to my bike shop for a quickbeliever in the Zipp 404 wheel set.
adjustment. I completed my 50 mile training loop 4/10