For the 2012 season, Campagnolo is presenting two new products in its medium-profile wheels range: the new Shamal Ultra and Eurus. According to Campy, ‘these new high end wheelsets represent a big step ahead in terms of performance and reactivity.’
To optimize the key features of a road bike wheelset, such as weight, aerodynamic and stiffness, engineers at the Campy Tech Lab are always working hard implementing new technologies. One of the new results of these efforts is the company’s Mega G3 Geometry, the further development of the original G3 Geometry, which optimises the wheel’s spoke tension and delivers long lasting performance.
Both the Shamal Ultra and Eurus 2012 wheelsets mount a new oversize drive side flange on the rear wheel that is bigger and increases the responsiveness of the wheels and the overall performance of the bicycle.
As in its previous version, the Shamal Ultra 2012 is equipped with carbon-aluminium hub bodies in order to optimize the weight and stiffness of the wheelset. Within the hub are USB ceramic bearings which reduce the friction coefficient, deliver a greater smoothness and maintain performance over time.
The Eurus has aluminium hub bodies, which serve a greater stiffness and include steel ball bearings to guarantee a long lasting performance. Here, because of a cup and cone system, the bearings are more adjustable and easily to maintain.
The 2012 Shamal Ultra wheelset will be available in three versions: clincher, tubular and the exclusive Campagnolo 2-Way Fit system, which allows a rider to mount either a traditional clincher or an innovative tubeless tire. Each version can be chosen in two new colour variations: Black & White and Dark Label.
The Eurus 2012 road bike wheels will be available in two versions: clincher and 2-Way Fit. Both versions are highlighted with the new Campy Black & White graphics.
