Campagnolo Zonda review

For those who favour rush over plush

Our rating 
4.0 out of 5 star rating 4.0
GBP £376.99 RRP | AUD $499.00
Campagnolo Zonda

Our review

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

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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.

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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.

Product Specifications

Product

Name Name, 0, 10, Name, Zonda (14)
Brand Brand, 0, 20, Brand, Campagnolo

Front Spoke Count Front Spoke Count, 2, 0, Front Spoke Count, 18
Description Description, 2, 0, Description, Rim 15/21x26mm (F) 30mm (R) - Engagement lag 12 degrees
Front Wheel Weight Front Wheel Weight, 2, 0, Front Wheel Weight, 665
Front Wheel Weight (kg) Front Wheel Weight (kg), 2, 0, Front Wheel Weight (kg), 0.665
Rear Spoke Count Rear Spoke Count, 2, 0, Rear Spoke Count, 21
Rear Wheel Weight Rear Wheel Weight, 2, 0, Rear Wheel Weight, 915
Rear Wheel Weight (kg) Rear Wheel Weight (kg), 2, 0, Rear Wheel Weight (kg), 0.915