The Shamal-series wheels from Campagnolo have always represented quality and performance at mid-range prices. The new Shamal Carbon Disc Brake Wheelset is built for this broader customer base, with a more accessible price point than the top end Bora, but with every feature necessary to guarantee the maximum performance and style that characterize and exemplify Campagnolo wheels.

The Shamal Carbon is their first carbon wheel dedicated to endurance, fondo-type racing and riding, as well as cyclocross and gravel use. To that end the 2-Way Fit (tubeless or clincher tire compatible) handbuilt wheels feature a 21mm internal channel rim that can accommodate larger tire and ensure the rider maximum comfort on races and long rides. This is balanced with a 28.1mm max external width for optimal speed and aerodynamics with 25-30mm tires, but is still suitable for cyclocross and gravel/adventure tires from 32-45mm. Campagnolo even considers 50mm acceptable, though we'd prefer a wider rim to go to that extreme.

The carbon rims have a unidirectional finish and a differentiated front/rear profile of 35mm | 40mm and modern rounded shape that improves aerodynamics but also adds strength to the disc brake specific design. The taller rear is stiffer and stronger to bear more weight but also to ensure excellent power transfer and and responsiveness. The 35mm front is a little more forgiving, more stable when cornering and in windy conditions. Both wheels employ the visually distinctive but truly functional G3 spoke pattern system with 24 spokes per wheel and is specific to front and rear load, braking and drivetrain requirements. The nipples sit externally for easy truing and these are placed within the sealed carbon rim via the MoMag system using the valve hole.... Read More