CAMPAGNOLA SHAMAL ULTRA 2-WAY vs ZIPP 101

[jkfelix69]

I am currently wanting to upgrade my wheelset. I ride a Cervelo S1 with a set of Easton Circuit and want to upgrade to a more responsive set of wheels. I am situated in the Hout Bay area and so I train on Chappies and along the Cape Point area a lot, therefore wind is a factor to take into account. I generally ride at about 30km/h and am looking for a set of wheels to take me to the next level, although I know that the work that I put in is most important (not the equipment).

 

My focus is the Half Iron Man event and hence aerodynamics is also important. I can buy a set of Campy Shamal Ultra 2-Way for R 8000 or a set of Zipp 101 for R 8 300. I don't want to spend too much as I want to upgrade to a Trek Madone in the next 3 years so would rather spend the extra cash then.

 

My aim is to buy a set of wheels that will be good for training and racing.

I.e. Improve my performance and in doing so feel that I have spent my money well on an upgrade.

 

Any comments would be much appreciated.

[Prince]

Shamals are great for training or racing, super smooth and bomb proof hubs

Edited March 18, 2011 by Prince

[CAAD4]

I would think the Shamls are tougher imho, that is of course if you are riding a Campy groupset....