This is a summary guide to finding the right Campagnolo wheel for your type of cycling. The range of wheels covers everything from daily leisure and commuting use, through to high performance track racing.
Campagnolo wheels are well known, particularly for hub reliability which extends through the range. The wheels are divided into types depending on their profile, so you get low, medium and high. Profile in this case refers to the rim depth.
Low profile Campagnolo wheels
When cycling involves long periods of intense effort, low rotating mass of a wheel helps to conserve energy and that's where these wheels are most useful.
The medium priced wheel here is the Neutron, which comes in a clincher and an Ultra version with reduced weight, often used for time trials and very long rides.
At a considerably higher price tag and performance at lower weight is the Hyperon Ultra Two, which comes in both a tubular and clincher, made completely form carbon fiber.
Medium profile Campagnolo wheels
In this category are wheels which can used for a variety of purposes, starting with the Khamsin which is an entry level wheel.
As you go up the range, the weight decreases as you might expect. The next wheel, the Vento, starts to incorporate some of the advanced technology but is still within the affordable price range for those starting out in competition.
The Scirocco falls into the same area but adding aero spokes that are differently positioned in front and rear wheels.
At the next level of performance, the Zonda has different rim profiles to suit the demands of front and rear wheels and is a wheel for the more serious competitor, where those factors come into play more.
The Eurus is then a significant step up in price, design and performance, including the majority of Campagnolo's best bike wheel technology. These are suitable for hill climbs and longer riding tests, with higher profiles to give a more rigid wheel.
At the top of the medium profile range is the Campagnolo Shamal, at a very lightweight 1395g, with carbon hubs, weight removed around the rims and in tubular, clincher or 2-way versions.
Campagnolo high profile wheels
These wheels are designed for low aerodynamic resistance to transfer the maximum energy to maintain maximum speed, rather than conserving energy.
There is a pure track wheel in the Pista, which has minimum flex and torsion movement at a rim height of 38mm.
With even less aerodynamic resistance is the Ghibli, with a convex profile and using aramid fibers (related to Kevlar) on the rim to increase rigidity, with steel track axles.
At the very top of time trial and triathlon wheels is the 50mm profile Campagnolo Bora, weighing just 1305g per wheelset, using carbon fibre hubs with ceramic bearings and stainless variable section spokes.
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