Bora One CX
The Bora One CX wheelset differs from the standard Bora only by way of more robust hub seals. The 50mm carbon tubular rim is laced radial front and with Campagnolo’s proprietary G3 rear lacing pattern. The set weighs a claimed 1,350g, which is coincidentally the same as the standard Bora One wheelset.
Racing Speed XLR 80 tubular
Fulcrum’s new deep aero wheel
The new 80mm Racing Speed XLR 80 tubular wheelset is born from the demands of the Italian manufacturers professional road racers. The set is said to be aerodynamic, but easy to handle on road courses.
The new Racing Speed XLR 80 with Black Label graphics
The wheels sport carbon hubs and Fulcrum’s CULT ceramic bearings as well as the ‘anti-rotation’ spoke system that ensures the bladed steel spokes (16 front and 18 rear 2:1 spoke pattern) are correctly positioned. The new set is claimed to weigh 1,540g and available with Fulcrum’s standard red graphics or a new ‘Dark Label’ stealth graphics package.
Also new for 2012, Fulcrum will offer ‘Dark Label’ graphics for the Racing Speed XLR 50. Campagnolo will also offer new colors for Athena and Centaur; the former will be available in ‘Deep Black’ and ‘Bright Silver,’ while the latter will be offered in ‘Black&Red’, and ‘Deep Black’.
Campagnolo and Fulcrum have not yet issued availability or pricing for the new products.