Zipp 3ZERO MOTO 29" Carbon 32h Front Rim

Zipp’s new 3ZERO MOTO carbon 29 enduro/trail rim is inspired by moto to provide riders with the control and durability required for pure speed.

Moto remains a powerful source of inspiration for good reason. Based in the racing hotbed of Indy, Zipp for more than three decades has used motorsports as an inspiration to develop pioneering carbon cycling innovations. The single-wall approach, what they call Moto Technology™, allows the rims to “pivot” from either side of the spoke bed while traversing rough terrain. As the wheel encounters obstacles, each edge of the rim is designed for compliance, creating the feel of extra suspension. For the rider that means durability and control for greater speed.

Radial Compliance
When you hit a rock, the systems is designed to act as a shock absorber. Zipp’s MOTO Technology allows the rim to flex, which absorbs the impact energy and spreads it away from the impact zone for increased durability. In essence, more of the rim carries the load from the impact.

“Ankle” Compliance
Imagine a runner rounding a sharp turn, the ankle naturally flexing to maintain grip as the runner leans. The rim can locally flex to stay parallel to the ground during cornering, which increases traction much like a human ankle. This ability to twist locally allows it to deflect during single bead impacts without the rider getting bounced off line.

These rims are not recommended for use with hubs narrower than 15x110mm or 12x148mm. Minimum spoke gauge requirement is 2.0 mm / 1.65 mm / 2.0 mm.