Campagnolo Wheels - Choosing the Right One For Your Bike

This is a summary guide to finding the rightThe Scirocco falls into the same area but adding aero
Campagnolo wheel for your type of cycling. The rangespokes that are differently positioned in front and rear
of wheels covers everything from daily leisure andwheels.
commuting use, through to high performance trackAt the next level of performance, the Zonda has
racing.different rim profiles to suit the demands of front and
Campagnolo wheels are well known, particularly forrear wheels and is a wheel for the more serious
hub reliability which extends through the range. Thecompetitor, where those factors come into play more.
wheels are divided into types depending on their profile,The Eurus is then a significant step up in price, design
so you get low, medium and high. Profile in this caseand performance, including the majority of
refers to the rim depth.Campagnolo's best bike wheel technology. These are
Low profile Campagnolo wheelssuitable for hill climbs and longer riding tests, with higher
When cycling involves long periods of intense effort,profiles to give a more rigid wheel.
low rotating mass of a wheel helps to conserveAt the top of the medium profile range is the
energy and that's where these wheels are mostCampagnolo Shamal, at a very lightweight 1395g, with
useful.carbon hubs, weight removed around the rims and in
The medium priced wheel here is the Neutron, whichtubular, clincher or 2-way versions.
comes in a clincher and an Ultra version with reducedCampagnolo high profile wheels
weight, often used for time trials and very long rides.These wheels are designed for low aerodynamic
At a considerably higher price tag and performance atresistance to transfer the maximum energy to maintain
lower weight is the Hyperon Ultra Two, which comesmaximum speed, rather than conserving energy.
in both a tubular and clincher, made completely formThere is a pure track wheel in the Pista, which has
carbon fiber.minimum flex and torsion movement at a rim height of
Medium profile Campagnolo wheels38mm.
In this category are wheels which can used for aWith even less aerodynamic resistance is the Ghibli,
variety of purposes, starting with the Khamsin which iswith a convex profile and using aramid fibers (related
an entry level wheel.to Kevlar) on the rim to increase rigidity, with steel
As you go up the range, the weight decreases as youtrack axles.
might expect. The next wheel, the Vento, starts toAt the very top of time trial and triathlon wheels is the
incorporate some of the advanced technology but is50mm profile Campagnolo Bora, weighing just 1305g
still within the affordable price range for those startingper wheelset, using carbon fibre hubs with ceramic
out in competition.bearings and stainless variable section spokes.