Campag equivalent to Easton EA90SL wheel

galatzo

I've had three shops look at the clearence between my mech cage and the spokes and it can't be adjusted enough to provide enough clearence when in first gear so that it doesn't catch the spokes. It's due to the way the spokes are laced into the hub making them flare out a little more than on some other wheels.

I've looked at Campag G3 wheels in a few shops and they all give much more clearence when in first gear and have decided to have a set.
Question is which ?
Zondas seem to be the best deal £318 (considering 2 months ago I spent £450 on the Eastons)
Eurus best price is £500
Which would you say is the nearest standard to Easton EA90SL (not slx's) ?
Not seen any Neutron or Neutron Ultras in the flesh to check the clearence so just going on the G3 wheels for now.

Don't want to down grade but then I don't want to spend a whole load of money, again, but also don't want to be thinking in a few months time that I wish I'd spent a bit more.

Cheers

t44iskn

Don't know which Campag wheels are the equivalents of your Eastons. However I can report that I've been running Zondas for 4-5 years and I've been very happy with them. Light and stiff. They definitely take more effort to get up to speed that traditional rims (Mavic Open Pros) but roll nicely when you get them moving. I've heard that the ride quality of Eurus wheels is more harsh - they have aluminium spokes vs. the steel bladed spokes on the Zondas. Think the rims are the same?

galatzo

Anyone know the difference between Zondas and Eurus ? Is it just the spokes as rims and hubs appear the same, seems a lot of extra money for a few aluminium spokes if that's the case.

rc856

Again I can't speak for any others but I've had my Zondas about 6 or 7 years and they're still true.
Going to be relegated to my winter bike this year and I'll treat myself to a set of Shamals next year 8)

rolf_f

Galatzo wrote:

Not seen any Neutron or Neutron Ultras in the flesh to check the clearence so just going on the G3 wheels for now.

I've got Neutrons plus some G3 wheels - there is actually a smidgen more clearance on the Neutrons due I think to the flat blade spokes.

Can definitely recommend the Neutrons.

galatzo

Cheers

Bladed spokes on Neutron Ultras £470, Eurus £500 and Zonda's £318 with all the clearence I need means it's gonna be a tough choice.

Do you think there really is much ride difference between any these wheels that can't be compensated for with good tyres and the right pressure ?

Anything to choose between the hubs on them all ? the Eurus and Zonda's appear the same.

Wallet and looks say Zonda's (although I know I'd want Shamals after a while though) but common sense says Neutron Ultras (wouldn't be wanting to upgrade so soon I hope although those Hyperons...)