Campagnolo launches new Shamal wheels

The new Campagnolo wheel is characterized by a unique double-height profile with differentiated lines to improve aerodynamics in crosswinds and with a direct benefit on handling. route of the bike. A high-performance wheel, capable of offering great comfort over long distances and making a difference on all terrains, in all wind conditions.

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The cyclist knows it, he has read it many times: on a bike, the wheels are an extremely important element, they are what can really change the riding sensations, and this is why Campagnolo continues to invest in this category of products. Straight out of the R&D laboratories in Vicenza, the new wheels Shamal - Dual Profile take the features of previous models and take them to a new level thanks to a new design with a differentiated profile.

In fact, the "Shamal" project has always represented a future challenge for Campagnolo. Born in 1992, it was the first wheel to introduce the high profile concept, an aerodynamic design that was absolutely revolutionary for the time and an immediate winner: cycling historians remember it in the 1994 Giro d'Italia with Evgenij Berzin, but also in the famous time trials of Miguel Indurain, and in the exploits of Marco Pantani in the Tour de France.

Today, in the wide range of Campagnolo wheels, the new wheels Shamal - Dual Profile represent the ideal solution for expert cyclists looking for a product with good value for money.

Shamal wheels, like all Campagnolo wheels, are designed and manufactured in Europe, with a strictly manual assembly process and under the supervision of highly qualified operators. Every stage of production, from the creation of each component to final manufacturing, is carefully controlled to guarantee maximum quality and precision.

Campagnolo's new Shamal: versatility is its strength

The innovative, even revolutionary, element lies in the design of the wheel called Dual Profile, first developed by CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) analyses, then perfected in the wind tunnel and by tests on route, up to the final shaping of the carbon. An original modular profile which, combined with hubs with differentiated flanges, allows for shorter spokes, for the benefit of overall rigidity, without the cyclist having to give up pedaling comfort.

As with previous models, the new Shamal - Dual Profile adopts a unidirectional fiber design with C-LUX finish, a hidden but fundamental device for the quality of the final product: the sheets do not intersect but are arranged on top of each other according to a structure that allows the homogeneous distribution of mechanical loads along the direction of the fibers. A solution that, carried on the route, allows optimal driving in all conditions, while allowing the use of more generous tires, particularly for gravel.

Campagnolo's New Shamal: Engineering in Constant Evolution

In response to the ever-increasing demand for wheels equipped with larger-section tires for the benefit of fluidity and cyclist comfort, the wheels Shamal – Dual Profile offer an internal channel with hook technology, capable of accommodating a wide range of tire sizes, starting from 28 mm. The soul of the new Shamal wheels by Campagnolo is also evident in the 2 Way Fit system, which allows the cyclist to choose between the classic tire-tube solution or the tubeless solution, the latter being made possible by the upper bridge without holes, which avoids the need for adhesive tape. For the positioning of the nipples, the Shamal uses the Mo systemMag, which has proven itself and guides the nuts into their housing using a magnet.

The spokes are arranged according to the G3 lacing geometry, an iconic signature of Campagnolo production, which provides seven arms with three parallel spokes differentiated in a ratio of 2 to 1: two spokes on the most stressed side (the right in the rear wheel because of the cassette; the left on the front, because of the disc), balanced by a tractor spoke on the opposite side. This patented system ensures the cyclist the perfect balance of tension and the best rigidity for the transfer of the power generated by the pedals.

Campagnolo's new Shamal: for those looking for versatility

The fluidity of the new Shamal by Campagnolo is entrusted to the aluminum hubs with cup-cone system, which allows easy maintenance of the bearings. Compared to the previous model, the new materials adopted allow a saving of over one hundred grams, for a total weight of 1480 g.

Values ​​and technologies that make the proposition Shamal – Dual Profile the ideal solution for the cyclist looking for a versatile wheel, capable of expressing itself in different contexts, made with methodologies and technologies inspired by the models of the higher range, and with an attractive ratio between cost and the qualities that the wheels can offer.

The wheels Shamal – Dual Profile are available with the RL N3W, HG and XDR body at a recommended retail price starting from 1890,00 €.

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