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Zipp back with the world’s top cyclocross riders

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Zipp extends its commitment to cyclocross for the 2014-2015 season to support many of the sport’s top stars and emerging talents with purpose-built wheels, bars, stems and seatposts. TheZipp 303 Firecrest Disc-brake wheelset offers unmatched performance and durability with the greater stopping power and precise modulation of disc braking. Zipp Service Course SL bars, stems and seatposts provide the security, fit and stiffness needed no matter what the course demands.

Zdenek Stybar of Omega Pharma – Quick-Step’s hard-fought victory in the elite men’s world championship ended last season on a climatic note. This fall, he relies on Zipp Firecrest wheels again. Zipp also welcomes back one of America’s most accomplished and popular ‘cross racers, U.S. national champion Jeremy Powers of Rapha Focus. Powers will aim for top results in the United States and Europe. Elle Anderson (KDL Cycling Team) also is looking for success in Europe. Anderson quickly rose to the top of U.S. women’s CX last season riding Zipp wheels and components.

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“When it comes to wheels, what’s most important to me is to have wheels I can trust 100 percent. This season during my first European cyclocross campaign, I will routinely test my equipment and technical skills in some of the toughest, muddiest conditions,” said Anderson, who will be based in Belgium. “I‘m excited to race Zipp wheels again this cyclocross season because I believe they will be up to the test. In terms of trust, durability and performance, I choose Zipp wheels.”

In 2014-2015, Zipp builds on its partnerships with America’s top CX teams and developing riders. Perennial powerhouse Cannondale prepared by Cyclocrossworld.com returns athletes includingKaitlin Antonneau, Tim Johnson and Ryan Trebon, Cal-Giant/Specialized U23 national champLogan Owen and Yannick Eckmann and K-Edge Felt Danny Summerhill. Zipp also adds the Giant Factory Off-Road Team featuring Adam Craig.

Pairing top cyclocross pros with Zipp wheels and components is crucial for product development and verification. Just as the cobblestones of the Spring Classics established the Zipp 303 as the go-to wheel for durability, stability and aerodynamic efficiency, the 303 Firecrest and 303 Firecrest Disc-brake wheelsets are proven performers in cyclocross the world over.

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