Campagnolo Zonda review

Campagnolo Zonda review

For those who favour rush over plush

Our rating

4

376.99
499.00

Published: April 19, 2014 at 11:00 am

Our review
Light, semi-aero wheels with good power transfer but a very firm feel

Campagnolo’s light and super-tight Zondas are great if you rate speed over comfort. Though not toeing the ‘fatter is better’ line, the rim isn’t super-thin so won’t unduly pinch fatter tyres.

Highs: Stiff, fast, smoothly reliable

Lows: Might be too stiff for some

The front rim is slightly shallower than the rear, for more responsive, windproof steering. The Mega G3 lacing clumps the bladed spokes together in two driveside/single offside batches, and it’s not just cosmetic – the rear wheel is seriously stiff with great power transfer.

The Zondas put punch into acceleration and maintain momentum on steep climbs, though the ride is on the firm side. The bearings are smooth and the bombproof steel freehub is available in Campag and Shimano/SRAM formats.

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