Campagnolo Shamal Ultra C17 Clincher Wheelset Campagnolo 9 10 11
Campagnolo Shamal is a highly recognized brand for wheelsets around the world. The latest Shamal has been improved with an impressive wider profile. Forget the days of the 23mm tires. With this wheelset, you can ride on 25mm to 28mm tires. Read full review
Campagnolo Shamal Review
Campagnolo Shamal the go-to aluminum race wheel for this well-known brand. It’s been 20 years since the very first Shamal wheelset was introduced, and the model remains popular to this day. These wheels have wider profiles to allow cyclists to fit wider tires. The latest version of this model has been improved with a rim that supports 25mm and 28mm tires. The wide profile lowers rolling resistance, and at the same time increases comfort while on road.
Compared to earlier editions of Shamal, you will notice that the internal rim width has been increased up to 17.3mm. Only Mavic has a comparable wide set wheelset with their Cosmic carbon clinchers, which only comes to about 17mm. If you are a rider sick of 23mm tires, the Shamal wheelset will be exactly what you need. The wider rims provide a better surface interface for the tire. Wide rims paired with wide tires offer smoother performances overall.
There’s also an aerodynamic advantage to the wider rim as it allows smoother airflow over the tire so there’s not void behind. Plus, handling is definitely improved with the wide rim design. The tire tends to adopt a consistent shape when paired with a wider rim as well. Both grip and comfort naturally increase with this design. If you are a pro-competition cyclist, you will definitely appreciate this design. Casual road cyclists will also benefit when going on long cycling trips. There are other features of this wheelset, like the ceramic USB hubs, that provide excellent advantages.
+Pros:
- Wider profile
- Lower rolling resistance
- Dynamic balance technology
- Solid aerodynamic advantage
-Cons:
- Only suitable for road cyclists
- Can be expensive
The Verdict
Campagnolo Shamal is a solid alloy wheelset you can bank on to get better stability and performance when cycling on road.
Born as the very first complete wheelset with each component in its build being specifically designed as a complete unit to ensure unparalleled efficiency and performance the Shamal continued to introduce new technologies that would change the way aluminium performance wheels were produced. So advanced was the Shamal in its early stages, that it was found also in World Tour competition often and to this day is still perhaps the most race-ready aluminium wheelset available. The modern Shamal includes all of the aforementioned technologies and represents years of solid research and development that culminates in the newest version of this prestigious line of wheels. This wider profile meets the C17 standard and is perfect for use with the increasingly popular tyre sizes. The updated Shamal was studied specifically to increase compatibility with 25 and 28mm. This rim/tyre interface proves to be more aerodynamic when compared to the same size tyres mated to a C15 rim. The C17 also allows for a more surefooted grip on the road in addition to increased comfort while increasing rigidity and thus reactivity at the same time thanks to its wider stance and optimised material usage. USB Bearings The Shamal Ultra C17 wheels continues to use a carbon fibre hub body with extra smooth USB bearings to make them as efficient as possible. The hubs also continue to be differentiated between front and rear to optimise weight savings while considering structural and performance necessities that change with the individual roles of the two wheels. G3 Spoke Pattern The 16 aerodynamic anodized aluminium spokes on the front wheel are laced radially while the 21 spokes of the rear wheel are grouped in the Mega G3 pattern, famous not only for its fantastic performance but also for its innovative design. An adjusting lock ring with micro setting has trickled down to this new C17 version from the Bora family, further highlighting the Shamal’s status as a top tier race wheel. The advanced Shamal Ultra C17 represents the same fantastic performance that has made it THE go-to aluminium race wheel for the better part of two decades while adding more versatility and performance.
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