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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Speedway, IN, USA
No one has studied all aspects of carbon fiber rims more closely than the engineers of Zipp Speed Weaponry who design and test the world’s fastest wheels and components.
In response to the intense heat and residue buildup caused by braking on carbon, Zipp has developed the Tangente High Performance Cork Brake Pad that outperforms all other carbon-specific pads in all conditions. CNC machined from a unique composite material, the Tangente pad combines the stopping performance and durability of a synthetic polymer with the heat resistance and smooth feel of cork.
The Tangente operates at a lower temperature than any rubber-based pad.
Reduces risk of rolled tubular tires and carbon clincher rim damage
Leaves no melted pad residue that can cause brake pulsation
Reduces pulsation from rims with previous residue buildup
Can extend wheelset life up to four times compared to rubber-based pads
The Tangente offers better overall stopping performance than any other carbon-specific pad.
Composite material offers greater stopping power than traditional cork.
Less “grabby” than rubber for improved braking modulation.
Unique “arrowhead” shape improves wet-weather performance relative to all other cork pads and most rubber pads.
The Tangente is the most durable carbon-specific pad available.
Cork-polymer composite material wears longer than traditional cork.
Composite material wears similarly to low-temperature rubber but Tangente pad is .5mm thicker than most carbon-specific rubber pads.
Like Zipp wheels, the Tangente High Performance Cork Brake Pad is made in the USA. Pads are sold in packs of 4 through authorized Zipp retailers and at Zipp.com for $75 US. Pads for Shimano and SRAM brakes are available now; a Campagnolo-compatible version will be available soon.
The Tangente pad may be used on any tubular or clincher rim with a carbon braking surface, but it should never be used on aluminum braking surfaces.
Zipp Speed Weaponry was founded in 1988 with the sole mission of making athletes faster on their bikes. Over the course of the last twenty years, Zipp has done exactly that, by drawing on its core competencies of design engineering, composites knowledge, and wind tunnel development. It is these competencies that have allowed Zipp to deliver a series of firsts in the cycling industry. From the first carbon disc wheel to the first carbon crank to the first wheel to achieve negative drag in the wind tunnel. These firsts have helped Zipp athletes to become champions in the toughest races in the world, on the fiercest roads in the world, from the cobbled roads of Belgium to the Queen K in Kona
For more information on Zipp, please visit www.zipp.com
Andy Paskins | Zipp Speed Weaponry | Marketing Manager
Toll Free: 1-800-472-3972
Phone: 317-522-2320
Mobile: 317-748-2742
Fax: 317-243-3879
E-Mail: andyp@zipp.com
Website: zipp.com | flash-pointracing.com
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