The Campagnolo Zonda is one of the bestsellers in the proprietary wheelset range. While it won't be seen under the bikes that will roll down the streets of Paris on the last stage of the Tour, it has become a victorious wheelset in other ways. It is known for its reliability that doesn't come with any reduction in performance. That's why the Zonda is often mounted on even top professional's training bikes doesn't seem out of place at all.
While maintaining all of the performance and durability characteristics there were incorporated the same improvements like on the Shamal Ultra wheels before. The goal was an even more efficient and performance-oriented rim, completely redesigned with inspiration from the growing trend that sees the use of increasingly wider tires. With this popularity of both 25 and 28 mm tires the wheel needs to be designed in a way to optimize the tire / wheel interface which is proved to be more aerodynamic compared to the same size tires mated to a C15 rim.
The new wider C17 rim ensures a more efficient shape of the tire, improving cornering grip and safety while reducing aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance. A seemingly small increase in width offers a surprisingly different riding experience. The structural optimization ensures furthermore a surefooted grip on clincher tires as well as a better braking feel.
There is a long list of innovative technologies the Campagnolo Zonda C17 features, such as a differentiated rim height,G3™spoke pattern, theMoMag™technology, oversized driveside aluminium flange, aerodynamic spokes, cup and cone bearings andRDB™(Rim Dynamic Balance). In addition there happened a precision milling to eliminate excess material and weight where not needed.
Technologies of Campagnolo Zonda C17:
G3™ geometry
