Michael 17 June, 2020

Great value budget wheelset

After about 250 miles of riding, I am very pleased with this wheelset. Above all, I wanted something inexpensive yet reliable for a training bike, and decided to try out Campagnolo's offerings rather than my usual choice of Mavic or Fulcrum. Straight out of the box, the wheels were perfectly true and aesthetically very nice. On the road, I was pleasantly surprised by how well they rolled for a budget wheelset, and the rear hub has a very satisfying sound (not too loud, though probably not ideal for holding wheels without being noticed, if that's what you prefer). Sealed bearings are a great bonus, as is a slightly wider rim profile to accommodate bigger tyres more easily (though I am running 23s with no problems). This category of wheel is never particularly light, though they weigh very slightly less than other wheels at a similar price point. Only minor downsides are that the rims aren't eyeleted and the QRs feel slightly cheap. If they serve me well for the rest of their lifespan, I would definitely go Campag again. 10/10 for Mantel's service.