I Put Climbing Wheels on My Aero Bike. Here's What Happened.

I've been riding the new Zipp 202 NSW on my Canyon Aeroad for the past month — a 1,070-gram, 35-millimeter climbing wheelset on one of the most aero bikes on the market. Conventional wisdom says that pairing makes no sense. The data tells a different story. The Zipp 202 NSW is Zipp's lightest wheelset ever. According to Zipp's own published data, the aero penalty versus the 454 NSW is about 1.5 watts at 40 km/h — and when paired with the right tire, that gap drops to just over half a watt. On a wheel that's over 300 grams lighter. In this video I cover the full ride experience — climbs, descents, flats, and ride quality — along with the tech behind the wheel and an honest look at the price. Zipp 202 NSW Key Specs: • Weight: 1,090g claimed / 1,070g real-world • Rim depth: 35mm • Internal width: 23mm / External width: 28mm • Hub: ZR1 SL — ceramic bearings, 66 points of engagement • Spokes: Alpina Hyperlite, 20-hole, 2-cross • Tire compatibility: Hookless tubeless, 28–32mm • Max system weight: 253 lbs / 115 kg • Construction: Biomimetic Laminate — 50 pieces of carbon, 5 types • Warranty: Lifetime (including crash damage) • MSRP: $1,900 front / $2,300 rear ($4,200 set) 💬 Drop your questions in the comments or message me on Instagram 🌐 Website: https://outdoorbros.com 📬 Contact: chris@outdoorbros.com 00:00 The Lightest Zipp Ever? 00:56 Climbing Test: 1090g Reality 01:37 Descending: Surprisingly Stable? 02:04 Flats & Speed: Aero vs Weight 02:55 Tire Setup That Changes Everything 03:37 Ride Feel: Stiff or Compliant? 04:05 Inside the 202 NSW (Tech Breakdown) 05:02 $4,200… Worth It? 05:40 Expectations vs Reality (Final Take)