Campagnolo Shamal Carbon Wheels Get Wavy For Better Windy All-Road Aerodynamics

This newest evolution of Campagnolo’s all-rounder road-to-gravel Shamal carbon wheels options an all-new distinctive variable depth profile. Designed for improved aerodynamic efficiency even in crosswinds, the brand new undulating wheels look to enhance in virtually each efficiency attribute. Various from 40-45mm in depth, the brand new aero carbon Campagnolo Shamal wheels are additionally considerably deeper, wider, and lighter than the earlier era, making them actually versatile, no matter kind of roads you experience…

Campagnolo Shamal ‘Twin-Profile’ aero carbon street wheels

Campy’s new wavy Shamal carbon wheels appear to be a giant design departure, however they actually aren’t all that completely different than their current alloy Shamal Extremely predecessors. There, Campagnolo already had a deeper part at their G3 spokes, machining away extra materials in between to shave weight. Then, sister model Fulcrum debuted its personal wavy aero Sharq wheels final summer time, making them 47mm deep at every spoke and 42mm deep in between. Right here, Campagnolo simply combines the 2, and it appears to be like a bit much less dramatic because of the 7 teams of G3 spokes per wheel.

Why go to the wavy hassle?

A lot of the identical advantages carry over from every prior era. You combine the stiffness of the deeper rim part, and the lightness of the decrease part. Plus, now in accordance with Campagnolo’s CFD design & wind tunnel information – there’s additionally improved total aerodynamic efficiency whereas being much less vulnerable to crosswinds.

Then, add in a 23mm inside for extra large fashionable street tire and gravel tire compatibility. These new Shamal Twin-Profile wheels are 2mm wider inside, 5-10mm deeper in profile, and nonetheless a claimed 105g lighter than the first-generation Shamal Carbon wheels.

Tech Particulars

various depth 40mm to 45mm UD carbon rims

C-Lux straight out of the mould end with no further clearcoat

23mm large inside 2-Means Match tubeless-ready hooked bead

rated for 28mm and bigger street & gravel tires

uninterrupted MoMag rim mattress for tubeless compatibility with out tape

Campy patented G3 grouped spoke format with 2:1 lacing for even spoke pressure

21 elliptical aero, bladed & butted straight-pull stainless-steel spokes with alloy nipples per wheel

outsized flange, machined alloy hubs with cup & cone bearings

12mm thru-axle, AFS (centerlock) disc brake solely

Campagnolo N3W, Shimano HG & SRAM XDR freehubs obtainable

1480g claimed wheelset weight

2025 Campagnolo Shamal wheels – Pricing, choices & availability

This new Campagnolo Shamal Twin-Profile wheelset sells for $2085 /1890€, and comes customary with an N3W freehub for Campy 10-12sp street and 13-speed gravel compatibility. They ship with tubeless valves, composite tire levers, and a Gravel gasket for additional hub sealing for using in harsher circumstances, all packaged in a Campy equipment bag.

The wheels are constructed fully by hand within the European Union, and can be found now.

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