Page 1 of 1

Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:59 pm
by octav
I have the opportunity to buy a set of wheels(I need them for day to day rides) and I need to choose between:
Campa Khamsin new model 1870 grams and Xero Centauri XCR-1 16/20 spoke 1550 grams. I would get the Xero Centauri for 30$ more than the Campa.
The Xero are light used and the Campy are brand new.

What would you get for training and rides in crappy weather?

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:12 am
by cmdr199212
I've never ridden either.. nor can I attest to the quality of either. The weight.. 1800+gr is crazy. Some people might say that its a better training tool... but I would rather feel faster and ride longer than feel bogged down by anchors. My opinion..

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:12 am
by Weenie

Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 3:23 am
by fa63
They are training wheels so they should be durable and worry free above all. Based on my experience, I am pretty sure the Campy wheels will give you that, but I am not so sure about the Xero wheels with that spoke count and weight, especially if you are a heavier rider. I am also pretty sure you would hardly notice the weight difference between the two unless you climb all day.

Just my two cents.

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 5:50 am
by Powerful Pete
What fa63 said.

I am a Campagnolo devotee, but pretty much everyone would confirm that Campa wheelsets are very, very reliable.

The Xero I have no experience with.

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:01 am
by octav
I'm 66kg, the weight it's not a problem. But based on my experience too, the Campa hubs are rims are pretty much bomb proof.
The same issue here, no experience with Xero :( That's why I need your help.

But getting them for almost the same money, that's a pretty big question :-s

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 10:20 am
by lcoolb
Powerful Pete wrote:What fa63 said.

I am a Campagnolo devotee, but pretty much everyone would confirm that Campa wheelsets are very, very reliable.

The Xero I have no experience with.


Another +1 for the Campa's. Those Xero's don't seem to be the kind of wheels you want for training and crappy weather rides. By accident I came across this thread on another forum: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtop ... p=14835734

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:13 am
by octav
Thanks for the tip. I think that 300 grams more for training would not be that bad . But the spokes starting to pull out, that doesn't hear too good :(
After all, Campy is Campy :)

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:14 am
by octav
I went with the Khamsin but I'm pretty dissapointed with the weight:(
1975 grams(without quick releases), instead of 1870.
Altough they look really nice :)

Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 11:46 am
by lcoolb
Don't worry, just makes your training effort even more useful ;)

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:20 pm
by octav
Guess I'm gonna keep them only for training alone and rainy rides :) Training with the guys it's a little bit too fast for these wheels I think.

Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2012 12:20 pm
by Weenie

Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓    Broad Selection ✓    Worldwide Delivery ✓

www.starbike.com



Re: Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1

Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 4:27 pm
by octav
I got the Khamsins and did 200km (100 yesterday and 100 today). They feel very nice on the flats :)