Campa Khamsin vs Xero Centauri XCR-1
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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?
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?
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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..
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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.
Just my two cents.
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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.
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.
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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
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
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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
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