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ShoreyShorey Posts: 8
edited April 2013 in Road buying advice
Hi,

I am currently riding a stock Cannondale Supersix 105 with Shimano RS10 wheelset. After a few months I have decided to upgrade to something lighter/more aero.

I am tied between the most recent version of Campagnolo Shamal Ultra (2way fit -1440g)), and the new Zipp 60 clinchers(1820g). I understand these are 2 completely different types of wheels, however I am interested In which would be the better wheelset for me.

Although the Zipps may provide better speed overall, and are slightly more expensive than the campy. But apparently the Shamals would be an overall better wheelset due to the reduced weight, ability to handle climbs better and lesser cross wind resistance.

What are your thoughts? Or if there any other suggestions, I would love to know

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  • lc1981lc1981 Posts: 820
    What kind of riding do you do? Slow, fast, flat, hilly, club runs, sportives, racing? I don't think it's possible to say which wheels would suit you best without knowing a little more about you.
  • ShoreyShorey Posts: 8
    Its mainy a mix between social group cycling/club rides, and hilly climbs when riding alone around the Peak District. As a more long term goal however I want to get into some uk sportive/overseas gran fondo rides in the next year. Have no intention to race seriously.
  • lc1981lc1981 Posts: 820
    edited April 2013
    In that case, I wouldn't bother with deep-section wheels such as the Zipps. Weight is more important than them being aero for that kind of riding. Personally, I like Mavics. I do the same sort of riding as you and I've got Aksiums for the winter and Ksyriums for the summer.
  • chrisvanderkaapchrisvanderkaap Posts: 323
    shamal.

    for me it'd be an easy choice.

    acceleration is everything in those rides and that's what you get with the Shamals, and then some.
  • ShoreyShorey Posts: 8
    The mavics are now another option (and even a bit cheaper) all of which look awesome. I have previously ridden Campy Scirocco and wondered if the Shamal was a massive step upwards. The USB carbon bearing sounds amazing.

    Taking into account the riding I currently do/want to do. Is it best to write of any wheelset with a 50mm carbon profile?
  • lc1981lc1981 Posts: 820
    Shorey wrote:
    Taking into account the riding I currently do/want to do. Is it best to write of any wheelset with a 50mm carbon profile?

    I'm no expert, having never had a pair of deep-section wheels, but from speaking to others and from what I've read, they're more suited to racing and time trialling.
  • ducksonduckson Posts: 961
    Some of the 38mm or 50mm carbon wheels are as light (or as near as damn it) as wheels like the Shamal so cant see the advantage of the Shamal in a climb for example.
    Cheers, Stu
  • chrisvanderkaapchrisvanderkaap Posts: 323
    duckson wrote:
    Some of the 38mm or 50mm carbon wheels are as light (or as near as damn it) as wheels like the Shamal so cant see the advantage of the Shamal in a climb for example.

    Except for the fact that OP decision is based around a certain (realistic) price point.

    You're pointing at hyper light deep section tubular wheels which imo are not up for debate.
  • ducksonduckson Posts: 961
    You can get 38mm/50mm carbon clinchers built up for the same price as Shamals.....................
    Cheers, Stu
  • rolf_frolf_f Posts: 16,015
    duckson wrote:
    You can get 38mm/50mm carbon clinchers built up for the same price as Shamals.....................

    Though you would be mad to.........
    Faster than a tent.......
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