Campagnolo Bora One 50 Clincher Wheelset 2018 Campagnolo Bright Label
The Campagnola Bora One is a racer’s dream with its meticulous construction and medium aero design. You should be aware that you will be required to pay for such a sweet dream, however. If you can afford it, it is a worthy wheelset. Read full review
Campagnola Bora One Review
Campagnola first dabbled in tubular wheelsets before venturing into clincher territory. In fact, you could probably say that the Bora One is an interpretation of the original design. Now with its carbon construction and moderately aero feel, it is sufficed to say that the Bora One is light. Despite this, you could argue it is not as light as it could be, given the competition. This is not something that you could sense, however, once they are fixed to your bike. The extra grams simply fade away.
This made us all the more anxious to see what the Bora One had to offer in terms of speed. It certainly did not disappoint! The wheels got us to some pretty incredible speeds quite fast. Not to mention, it was absolutely a breeze when hitting the inclines. Along with the speed, of course, we also noticed a comfortable amount of stiffness with the wheelset. Similarly, it is difficult to beat the Bora One for stability. It offers incredible support even when the weather gets a little dicey.
A point that deserves special mention is the 3 diamante brake track that was introduced to the wheelset. It balances out the speed that you can pick up with these wheels. Of course, the elephant in the room is the price of the Campagnola Bora One – it is nothing to sneeze at. Unless you are looking to compete at a pretty intense level, the Bora One may not be worth draining your bank account.
+Pros:
- Lightweight
- Wider rims
- Gets great speed, even on incline
- Excellent brake track
-Cons:
- Expensive
The Verdict
If you are all about winning, you certainly need the Campagnolo Bora One accompanying you on your victory lap.
Although this wheelset is quite an investment, it will definitely pay you back in speed, stability, and an excellent performance
The Campagnolo Bora One 50 carbon wheelset are hard to beat, in more ways than one. With the same world-tour winning design and technology as top-of-the-range professional-level wheels, they are a lightweight, durable, aero wheelset that offers the same race-winning performance as some carbon wheelsets twice the price. The 50mm deep carbon rim design means these wheels maximise aerodynamics and efficiency, making them perfect for flat and rolling terrain. Thankfully, however, aerodynamic gain doesn’t come at the cost of lightweight. At just 1485 grams a set, the Bora One 50’s certainly won’t weigh you down when the road points upward. Due to the larger 24.2mm outer rim width, this wheelset can also accommodate much larger tyres than many other performance aero wheels, further ensuring that comfort and grip can be maximised out on the road. In this clincher-compatible version, these wheels ensure essential maintenance is as easy as possible – even for those with minimal technical knowledge. Thanks to the AC3 (All Conditions Carbon Control) constructed brake track, the Campagnolo Bora Ones go a long way to fixing the reputation that carbon wheels have for poor braking. When used with the proprietary brake pads provided, these wheels offer up to 40% better braking performance in wet weather and 20% better braking performance in dry conditions. These performance rims are combined with a class-leading set of large flange alloy hubs, which are filled with USB sealed ceramic bearings to guarantee a smooth spin, maximised rider efficiency and increased power transfer. These high-quality hubs are laced to the carbon rim by hand with bladed alloy spokes, 18 on the front and 21 on the rear. This results in an exceptionally durable wheelset – perfect for heavy riders and rougher roads. Carbon fibre rim construction 50mm rim depth 24.2mm external rim width to accommodate wider tyres AC3 rim construction for improved braking performance Weight: 1485 grams Clincher tyre compatible Rim brake compatible Handbuilt in Italy Aluminium high flange hub set, (100mm front) (130mm rear). Cup-and-cone bearing system. USB ceramic bearings Bladed aerodynamic stainless-steel spokes. 18 front, 21 rear. Aluminium nipples 9/10/11 speed compatible freehub Includes: special brake-pad kit for carbon wheels, quick releases, valve extenders and a user manual
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