This latest evolution of Campagnolo’s all-rounder road-to-gravel Shamal carbon wheels features an all-new unique variable depth profile. Designed for improved aerodynamic performance even in crosswinds, the new undulating wheels look to improve in almost every performance characteristic. Varying from 40-45mm in depth, the new aero carbon Campagnolo Shamal wheels are also substantially deeper, wider, and lighter than the previous generation, making them truly versatile, whatever type of roads you ride…
Campagnolo Shamal ‘Dual-Profile’ aero carbon road wheels
Campy’s new wavy Shamal carbon wheels seem like a big design departure, but they really aren’t all that different than their recent alloy Shamal Ultra predecessors. There, Campagnolo already had a deeper section at their G3 spokes, machining away excess material in between to shave weight. Then, sister brand Fulcrum debuted its own wavy aero Sharq wheels last summer, making them 47mm deep at each spoke and 42mm deep in between. Here, Campagnolo just combines the two, and it looks a bit less dramatic due to the 7 groups of G3 spokes per wheel.
Why go to the wavy trouble?
Much of the same benefits carry over from each prior generation. You mix the stiffness of the deeper rim section, and the lightness of the lower section. Plus, now according to Campagnolo’s CFD design & wind tunnel data – there’s also improved overall aerodynamic performance while being less susceptible to crosswinds.
Then, add in a 23mm internal for more wide modern road tire and gravel tire compatibility. These new Shamal Dual-Profile wheels are 2mm wider inside, 5-10mm deeper in profile, and still a claimed 105g lighter than the first-generation Shamal Carbon wheels.
Tech Details
- varying depth 40mm to 45mm UD carbon rims
- C-Lux straight out of the mold finish with no additional clearcoat
- 23mm wide internal 2-Way Fit tubeless-ready hooked bead
- rated for 28mm and larger road & gravel tires
- uninterrupted MoMag rim bed for tubeless compatibility without tape
- Campy patented G3 grouped spoke layout with 2:1 lacing for even spoke tension
- 21 elliptical aero, bladed & butted straight-pull stainless steel spokes with alloy nipples per wheel
- oversized flange, machined alloy hubs with cup & cone bearings
- 12mm thru-axle, AFS (centerlock) disc brake only
- Campagnolo N3W, Shimano HG & SRAM XDR freehubs available
- 1480g claimed wheelset weight
2025 Campagnolo Shamal wheels – Pricing, options & availability
This new Campagnolo Shamal Dual-Profile wheelset sells for $2085 /1890€, and comes standard with an N3W freehub for Campy 10-12sp road and 13-speed gravel compatibility. They ship with tubeless valves, composite tire levers, and a Gravel gasket for extra hub sealing for riding in harsher conditions, all packaged in a Campy accessories bag.
The wheels are built entirely by hand in the European Union, and are available now.
