Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between clincher, tubeless and tubular rims?

ZIRRUZ rim wheels are all clincher/tubeless ! This means that you can fit both normal racing tires with inner tubes and tubeless tires without inner tubes on our wheels and this without any additional adjustments. In fact, you buy 2 types of wheels in 1 and it is no longer necessary to buy new wheels or make complicated adjustments in case of a conversion.

The clincher system is the familiar way where you simply use an outer and inner tube. The tubeless system no longer requires an inner tube. This method, according to many, is the future! These tires offer advantages in terms of speed, comfort and grip! Because there is no friction between the inner and outer tire, there is less loss of energy (rolling resistance) so higher speed is the result! Without sacrificing performance, tubeless tires can be inflated to lower pressures resulting in better comfort, improved control and better grip. ZIRRUZ wheels are thus a combination of the above two systems.

ZIRRUZ wheels can also be supplied as tubular. This requires the tubular tire to be glued around the rim. This is the very best options when it comes to rolling resistance! You usually see this method in track cycling and high-level cycling races.