ZIPP Axle For 188 V10 Fire Strike Rear Hub With Enc Cap Axe

In October 2012 we released a new (V8) rear 188 hub to provide 11 speed compatibility. The rear axle strength is increased by thickening the wall, a new black non-drive end cap (without the ‘O’ ring), a completely new free hub, laser etched with 11 speed and an individual serial number, has an optional 10 speed shim, making it possible to run 11 speed drive chains with a marginal increase in wheel stiffness. The overall drop to drop (OLD) width is also increased by 0.8mm helping to accommodate the wider free hub without a large increase in bracing angles. The V8 hub set is only available in black. We offer an up-grade service for 2012 (V7) hubs (only the grey or black hubs not the silver), this includes a wheel re-dish from certified Zipp wheel builders. The 88 and 188 feature contact seals that are effectively water-tight when in place but can be removed to save roughly one watt. The hubs are produced in partnership with a local supplier of high-precision medical devices. Its not a stretch to say that more design, engineering, and manufacturing expertise goes into Zipp’s 88 and 188 hubs than goes into many high-end frames. The result is a set of features and a level of performance found nowhere else in the cycling industry at a weight of just 298g per pair. Specifications: Wheels Utilized In: - 404 Firestrike Tubular and Carbon Clincher - The 88/188V10 is a highly refined hubset for Zipp’s ultimate Speed Weapons, Firestrike wheels. Added torsional stiffness and smooth-rolling - CeramicSpeed® bearings help you harness every watt - No bearing pre-load adjustment required.