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 nearly 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 really versatile, no matter sort of roads you journey…
Campagnolo Shamal ‘Twin-Profile’ aero carbon highway wheels
Campy’s new wavy Shamal carbon wheels seem to be a giant design departure, however they actually aren’t all that completely different than their latest 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 season, making them 47mm deep at every spoke and 42mm deep in between. Right here, Campagnolo simply combines the 2, and it appears a bit much less dramatic as a result of 7 teams of G3 spokes per wheel.
Why go to the wavy bother?
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 based on Campagnolo’s CFD design & wind tunnel information – there’s additionally improved total aerodynamic efficiency whereas being much less prone to crosswinds.
Then, add in a 23mm inside for extra huge trendy highway 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 mildew end with no further clearcoat
- 23mm huge inside 2-Method Match tubeless-ready hooked bead
- rated for 28mm and bigger highway & gravel tires
- uninterrupted MoMag rim mattress for tubeless compatibility with out tape
- Campy patented G3 grouped spoke structure with 2:1 lacing for even spoke stress
- 21 elliptical aero, bladed & butted straight-pull chrome 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 accessible
- 1480g claimed wheelset weight
2025 Campagnolo Shamal wheels – Pricing, choices & availability
This new Campagnolo Shamal Twin-Profile wheelset sells for $2085 /1890€, and comes commonplace with an N3W freehub for Campy 10-12sp highway and 13-speed gravel compatibility. They ship with tubeless valves, composite tire levers, and a Gravel gasket for further hub sealing for using in harsher circumstances, all packaged in a Campy equipment bag.
The wheels are constructed completely by hand within the European Union, and can be found now.
