Campagnolo Scirocco or Campagnolo Zonda

BailMeOut

I am about to pull the trigger on a new set of Campagnolo Scirocco's but need someone to talk me into or out of spending an extra €80 to get the Zonda?

Campagnolo Scirocco H35 Wheelset €250

Campagnolo Zonda Clincher Wheelset with Shimano freehub €330

I cycle around 2500 km a year which includes 4-5 sportives and comfort would be my main priority.

Will I notice the extra €80 on the Zondas?

Thank you

crosstownk

The most significant difference is the rim profile. The Sciroccos are both 35mm where as the Zondas are 26mm at the front and 30mm at the rear. The Zonda front wheel won't be as affected by crosswinds.

The Zonda wheel set is about 100g lighter.

Will you notice the differences for the extra €80.....? Who knows. But as you won't be buying both, you'll never know.

Cee-Jay-Cee

I had Quattros (which are the Fulcrum version of the scirocco) I now have Zondas.

The Quattros were stiffer and cross winds did catch them. In terms of speed or climbing ability there is no difference that I could determine. If it's comfort you want then go for the Zondas.

koutoubia

I have the sciricco's and love them. Never had a problem in the wind.The 35 rim depth looks cool.
Main difference between the two though Is bearings.
Zondas I believe have loose bearings and the 35's have sealed cartridge.
The 35's bearings are really easy to swap out for an upgrade.
They are ,imo having never ridden zondas, the best priced wheelset out there.

Leroy42

There really is only one answer to this.

Buy a new bike a then buy both wheelsets and compare.

Alanbt

I have both at the moment.

Zondas are on my lighter bike so that might have something to do with it, but I would find the extra 80 quid if I had to do it again.

Lighter, but still bombproof. Zondas are genuinely excellent value for the money

lethal dose

Was also in the same position last year and went for the zondas and have not been disappointed. The only wheels I have for comparison are CXP33's on Chorus hubs.

By comparison the zondas are lighter and feel stiffer/more rigid over uneven surfaces but also they can take the same level of abusive irish roads as the others.

Are they any better than the Scirocco's? I'm not sure but for the money I think both are excellent wheelsets.

borris4

You know you want the Zondas. Spend the extra 80 now and you won't regret it, Zondas are great. They are a better wheel ( better bearings) than the Scirocco, that's why Campagnolo charge more for them.

splanagan22

borris4 wrote: »

You know you want the Zondas. Spend the extra 80 now and you won't regret it, Zondas are great. They are a better wheel ( better bearings) than the Scirocco, that's why Campagnolo charge more for them.

maybe true, im in the same situation myself, BUT will the scirocco look better? and is it really only a very marginally difference

Alanbt

splanagan22 wrote: »

maybe true, im in the same situation myself, BUT will the scirocco look better? and is it really only a very marginally difference

Zonda looks better because I know it's a better wheel

Cee-Jay-Cee

splanagan22 wrote: »

maybe true, im in the same situation myself, BUT will the scirocco look better? and is it really only a very marginally difference

Scirocco's stand out more than Zondas so if you prefer more noticeable wheels then go for them.

BailMeOut

Thank you everyone! I think I will go with the scirocco and use the €80 for a new cassette. Sounds like both choices are great and not going to regret either way. I have pair of Shimano S10's that have over 10,000 km on them so I suspect I will notice the upgrade.

Thanks again - love this forum.

borris4

You'll need a new chain to match that new cassette.

Eircom_Sucks

at that price , be not much in the diff

BailMeOut

just dropped EUR330 on a set of scirocco's, new cassette, new chain and some tools. Thanks again for all your help!

BailMeOut

Wheels arrived and are installed. My bike looks a lot faster now but weather too bad to check them out.

BTW: what length tube value should I use with these 35mm rims. I made the tubes I have work but hard to pump up.

Again thanks for all your help!

Wishbone Ash

BailMeOut wrote: »

...what length tube value should I use with these 35mm rims. I made the tubes I have work but hard to pump up...

60mm should be ok.

Cee-Jay-Cee

BailMeOut wrote: »

just dropped EUR330 on a set of scirocco's, new cassette, new chain and some tools. Thanks again for all your help!

Oh dear, I cant believe you went against the opinions of everyone and bought the wrong wheels!!

Smalltom

Was going to say to get the scirocco cx as the bearings have an extra seal. I have sciroccos as winter wheels and after 2 winters of punishment and a lot of riding I'm only replacing bearings for the first time right now!

BailMeOut

did my fist spin on these new wheels yesterday. They are not making me any faster but it feels like I have band new bike as the ride is very smooth, stiff so much quieter. Very happy with my purchase!