What Sets the Zipp 303 XPLR SW Apart for Gravel?

The Zipp 303 XPLR SW is the flagship gravel wheel in Zipp's lineup, built on the principle that most gravel wheels are modified road wheels optimized for the wrong things. Instead of chasing stiffness and light weight from a road bias, Zipp applied Total System Efficiency to the specific demands of gravel: surface resistance, vibration absorption, cornering grip, and climbing traction. The result is a mega-wide rim that integrates with approved gravel racing tires to reduce air resistance and create seamless aerodynamic efficiency on uneven terrain, while the wider profile allows lower pressures to absorb bumps without the squirm that ruins traction.

Despite its big capability, the 303 XPLR SW is built light to keep you fast and fresh through demanding long days in the saddle. Compatible only with Zipp-approved tires, the hookless rim design requires checking the Zipp tire compatibility chart before mounting. Available in front 12x100mm and rear 12x142mm SRAM XDR configurations, sold individually. For gravel racers and serious adventure cyclists who want the absolute best Zipp XPLR wheel available, the SW delivers everything the platform was designed to do.