Wheel Shootout: ENVE 45 vs. Zipp 303S | Gear Reviews
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
Is there a bigger rivalry in cycling than Zipp vs. ENVE? We don't think so, and with the launch of the new 303S wheelset, Zipp has a serious contender for best sub-$1500 on earth - but ENVE's 45 Wheelset is not going down without a fight. And after thousands of miles and over a decade on both brands, Andy has some keen insights into which one is REALLY better and why.
0:00 – Intro 0:20 – My History with Zipp 0:46 – My History with ENVE 1:15 – ENVE 45 Overview 1:50 – Zipp 303S Overview 2:49 – 303S / 45 Comparison 3:29 – How I Tested The Wheels 4:16 – Who Wins, and Why? 5:21 – The Parting Shot 5:49 – Q&A With Jono 6:14 – Q1: Tire Installation? 7:05 – Q2: Pump or Compressor? 7:34 – Q3: Hub Engagement? 8:21 – Q4: Coasting/Freewheeling Speed? 8:56 – Q5: Bearing life 9:36 – Q6: Which is the better all-rounder? 10:36 – Q7: Freehub noise? 11:24 – Outro
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