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Zipp 303 XPLR S Wheelset
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SKU: 00.1918.805.001-WS Option: White / HG11 (Shimano / SRAM 11s)
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Zipp 303 XPLR S Wheelset
$1,500.00
Zipp 303 XPLR S Wheelset Info
The Zipp 303 XPLR S Wheelset is a carbon gravel wheelset built around a wide, hookless, tubeless-only rim. It is Zipp's more affordable entry into its XPLR gravel wheel family, and Zipp says it borrows rim shape ideas from its top-tier gravel wheels. Zipp has been building carbon wheels for decades, and the 303 XPLR S applies that experience to rougher roads.
The rim is 54mm deep, with a 32mm internal width and a 40mm external width. That is wide for a gravel wheel, and it changes how the tire behaves. A wider internal profile supports the tire sidewall and spreads the contact patch, which lets you run lower pressures without the tire feeling vague in corners. Zipp says the design allows pressures below 30 psi for lower rolling resistance and more comfort on rough surfaces. The rim is also deep and wide for a gravel wheel, and Zipp says the shape works with the tire to improve aerodynamic efficiency at speed. Zipp calls this approach Total System Efficiency, meaning the rim and tire are designed together.
Hookless, Tubeless and Tire-Specific
The 303 XPLR S uses a hookless rim bed, so there is no bead hook on the rim wall to hold the tire. This is why the wheelset is tubeless-only and limited to approved tires. Zipp names the Goodyear XPLR Slick and Goodyear XPLR Inter as compatible, and it supports tires from 700x40 to 700x61. The maximum tire pressure is 50 psi. If you are coming from a hooked rim, check your tire against Zipp's approved list before you buy. Using a tire outside that list is not supported by Zipp.
That wide tire range is the point of the design. A 40mm tire suits fast gravel races and mixed-surface rides. A 61mm tire opens up rougher bikepacking routes and rocky fire roads. The same wheelset can cover both if your frame has the clearance.
Hubs and Fit
The wheelset uses Zipp 76/176 hubs, with 24 spokes front and rear and a Centerlock disc rotor interface. Axles are 12mm thru-axle, 100mm front and 142mm rear, and the wheels ship with 12mm end caps. You can choose the driver body that matches your drivetrain, either HG11 for Shimano or SRAM 11-speed cassettes, or XDR for SRAM's XD and XDR cassettes. The wheelset comes in Dark Grey and White, so you can match it to your bike.
The rim material is carbon, and Zipp backs the wheelset with a lifetime warranty.
The 303 XPLR S is a good fit for gravel riders who want a carbon wheelset with modern wide-rim tire support without paying for Zipp's top-tier wheels. It suits riders who race gravel, ride long mixed-surface routes, or want to run lower pressures on rough roads.
Zipp 303 XPLR S Wheelset - Specifications
- Material:
- Carbon
- Brake Type:
- Centerlock Disc
- Max Rider Weight:
- 298lbs
- Axle Type:
- 12x100mm/12x142mm Thru Axle
- Tire Type:
- Approved TLR only
- Hub:
- Zipp 76/176
- Rim Depth:
- 54mm
- Rim Inner Width:
- 32mm
- Rim Outer Width:
- 40mm
- Min Tire Size:
- 700x40
- Spoke Count:
- 24/24
- Max Tire Pressure (psi):
- 50
- Max Tire Width:
- 700x61
*Specifications are subject to change.
The RA Perspective
The 303 XPLR S is the wheelset we point gravel riders toward when they want carbon and a modern wide rim without top-tier pricing. The 32mm internal width stands out first. It lets a 40mm or larger tire sit properly on the rim, and lower pressures make a clear difference on washboard and loose gravel.
What it does well is simple. The wheelset is wide, deep and tubeless, and the 24-spoke build with a 54mm rim is stiff enough for hard efforts on pavement transitions. It suits fast group rides, gravel races and long days on mixed terrain.
There are tradeoffs. The rim is hookless and tubeless-only, so you need approved tires. Zipp lists the Goodyear XPLR Slick and Inter, and that narrows your choices compared with a hooked rim. The 50 psi maximum is also a firm limit, so riders who like running higher pressures on pavement should plan around it. And at 54mm deep, the wheelset can feel lively in strong crosswinds.
We'd choose the 303 XPLR S for a gravel bike you actually race or ride hard, especially if you already run, or are happy to buy, one of the approved tires.
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