Campagnolo Bora Ultra 50 Clincher Wheelset 2018 Shimano SRAM Label
Campagnolo Bora Ultra is a full carbon wheelset that offers better lateral stiffness to ensure smooth and less bumpy rides. This wheelset remarkably has CULT bearing systems that keep tires rolling. These wheels can be used in race, track or leisure bikes. Read full review
Campagnolo Bora Ultra Review
Campagnolo Bora Ultra wheelset is one of the few of the Italian brand that is dedicated to the clincher. These wheels are full carbon, so you will have to pay a bit for these tires. These wheels have a number of distinctive features. For starters, the wheels are unpainted so the rider can save weight on the wheels. Also, the wheelset is equipped with Campagnolo’s CULT bearing system that keeps the tires always rolling and causes no drag. These are only some of the advantages offered by Campagnolo Bora Ultra.
The Bora Ultra rims measure at 35mm of depth and 24.2mm of width at the brake track. Internal rim width is 17.4mm. The carbon the tires are made from is very tightly woven, so the wheels overall look sharper. The rim profile is quite traditional and has no new features to speak of. However, the tires do have Dynamic Balance tech to align the carbon fiber fabric for better balance. The break track has been treated with the 3Diamant surface, which is a technique where diamond-tipped machines are used to eliminate any imperfections on the brake surface.
What’s truly unique about Bora Ultra wheels are the hubs. The hubs may differ depending on the price you pay. The more expensive wheels have carbon hub shells and CULT ceramic bearings mentioned above. The hubs are connected to the rims with basic stainless steel spokes and external nipples. This design makes these wheels really easy to repair or service later. The rear wheels have a G3 spoke pattern, something the brand has mastered. Overall, these wheels have increased lateral stiffness that helps riders tackle road vibrations.
+Pros:
- Extra steps taken to remove weight off wheels
- Dynamic Balance tech
- Perfected brake track
- Easy to repair
- Good lateral stiffness
-Cons:
- Expensive
The Verdict
Campagnolo Bora Ultra is an expensive but feature packed wheelset that will last with riders for a long time. Buy it especially if you are bothered by road vibrations.
Being a leading example of advanced Italian road bike technology – the Campagnolo Bora Ultra 50’s are the wheelset of choice for World Champions and Grand Tour winners when faced with rolling roads and flat terrain. In this clincher-compatible iteration, they also offer an exceptional level of serviceability too. As a result of the 50mm deep rim, this wheelset maximises aerodynamic gain and rider efficiency on flat roads. However, despite the enormous aerodynamic gains on offer, the Campagnolo Bora Ultra’s are somewhat uncharacteristically lightweight compared with other aero wheelsets. Weighing just 1435 grams per pair, these wheels help you dance up climbs with almost as much ease as they help you motor over the flat. Due to the new slightly larger, 24.2mm outer rim width, this wheelset also accommodates much wider tyres than the previous model – drastically improving rider comfort as well as control and grip out on the road. While carbon rims have historically had a reputation for poor braking, with the development of AC3 (All Conditions Carbon Control) technology, Campagnolo has broken the mould. By applying this technology to the braking track, the Campagnolo Bora Ultra’s offer a 40% improvement in braking performance in the wet, and 20% better braking performance in drier conditions. At the centre of these wheels are a set of oversized, high flanged carbon-fibre hubs. These are filled with Campagnolo’s proprietary CULT ceramic bearings, designed to help the wheels spin smoother, for longer. These hubs are laced and balanced to the carbon rim, by hand using Campagnolo’s distinctive G3 spoke pattern via 18 bladed stainless-steel spokes in the front, and 21 in the rear. These design and manufacturing techniques create an aero wheelset that is incredibly torsionally stiff and efficient, ensuring maximum speed and lasting race-winning performance. Carbon fibre rim construction 50mm rim depth 24.2mm external rim width to accommodate wider tyres AC3 rim construction for improved all-weather braking performance Weight: 1435 grams Clincher tyre compatible Rim brake compatible Handbuilt in Italy High flange carbon hub set, (100mm front) (130mm rear). Cup-and-cone bearing system. CULT 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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