{"id":47444,"date":"2023-03-16T14:20:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T13:20:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=720062"},"modified":"2023-03-16T14:34:22","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T13:34:22","slug":"campagnolos-resurrected-hyperon-tubeless-wheels-weigh-only-1240g-but-cost-3150","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/campagnolos-resurrected-hyperon-tubeless-wheels-weigh-only-1240g-but-cost-3150\/","title":{"rendered":"Campagnolo\u2019s resurrected Hyperon tubeless wheels weigh only 1,240g \u2013 but cost \u00a33,150"},"content":{"rendered":"

The tubular variant is even lighter at 1,160g <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 16 March 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Campagnolo has resurrected the Hyperon Ultra name for a new climbing wheelset that is claimed to weigh just 1,240g.<\/p>\n

A tubular version is even lighter at 1,160g, but both come at a high price \u2013 \u00a33,150 \/ $4,099.95 \/ \u20ac3,650 for the tubeless version and \u00a33,350 \/ $4,349.95 for tubs.<\/p>\n

The Hyperon Ultra sits alongside Campagnolo\u2019s Bora aero wheels and the Shamal endurance\/gravel wheelset.<\/p>\n

Hyperon is an iconic name in Campagnolo\u2019s history and the brand says this newly resurrected wheelset offers \u201clightweight construction, unmatched reactivity and superior handling\u201d.<\/p>\n

Proprietary carbon construction with a luxurious finish<\/h2>\n
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It\u2019s a classy-looking rim.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Manufactured in Europe, the Hyperon Ultra uses a combination of familiar and new tech from Campagnolo.<\/p>\n

The Hyperon wheelset features Campagnolo\u2019s H.U.L.C. (Handmade Ultra-Light Carbon) layup and C-LUX finish, with both technologies first introduced on the Bora Ultra WTO<\/a> and Levante<\/a> wheelsets.<\/p>\n

Campagnolo says the H.U.L.C. construction sees the carbon fibre oriented in a specific angle when it is laid up in the mould.<\/p>\n

Campagnolo is keen to point out the carbon layup on the Hyperon Ultra differs slightly from the Bora Ultra WTO, though.<\/p>\n

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The Campagnolo emblem by the valve is a neat touch.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Hyperon Ultra is Campagnolo\u2019s first rim to be manufactured with one join, compared to the industry standard of four.<\/p>\n

The brand says this process ensures optimal profiles of the carbon.<\/p>\n

The manufacturing process gives the wheels a notably smooth, mirror-like appearance, which Campagnolo calls C-Lux. This removes the need for lacquer, also saving weight. The rims also get classy laser-etched, copper graphics instead of stickers or paint.<\/p>\n

The spoke holes are moulded during the construction of the rim, rather than drilled post-moulding. Campagnolo claims its method makes for a stronger wheel.<\/p>\n

Sticking to hooked rims<\/h2>\n
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Campagnolo has used hooked rims on the Hyperon Ultra.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Campagnolo says the 37mm rim depth strikes the ideal balance between climbing and faster riding. The rims are 21mm wide internally and 27mm wide externally.<\/p>\n

Like all of Campagnolo\u2019s C21 rims (with a 21mm internal rim width<\/a>), the Hyperon Ultra is compatible with 25mm road bike tyres<\/a> upwards.<\/p>\n

Campagnolo is sticking with a hooked rim for the Hyperon Ultra.<\/p>\n

The brand introduced its \u2018Mini-Hook\u2019 standard on the Levante, which is claimed to combine the advantages of both hooked and hookless rims<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, the brand hasn\u2019t ported this over to the Hyperon Ultra, given the narrower tyres likely to be used, and the resulting higher tyre pressures<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The front wheel uses 21 spokes in a 2:1 pattern.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The front wheel uses 21 spokes in the brand\u2019s 2:1 pattern. This sees seven spokes on the driveside, paired with 14 on the non-driveside. Campagnolo says this is optimal for the additional forces exerted by the disc brake on the non-driveside.<\/p>\n

The rear wheel has 24 spokes.<\/p>\n

Like other Campagnolo rims, the Hyperon Ultras use the brand\u2019s 2-Way Fit rim design, which means they\u2019re compatible with both clincher and tubeless tyres<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Internal nipples look clean, but you\u2019ll need a proprietary tool<\/h2>\n
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The additional head is designed to stop the spoke from twisting.<\/span><\/figcaption> Canmpagnolo <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Like the Bora Ultra WTO, the Hyperon Ultra inherits Campagnolo\u2019s Aero Mo-Mag technology.<\/p>\n

This sees the oversized aluminium spoke nipples hidden inside the rim that are accessible externally so you can true the wheel without removing the tyre. You\u2019ll need a proprietary tool to adjust them though.<\/p>\n

An internal polymer seat is inserted into the rim during manufacturing and is wrapped into the rim\u2019s carbon layup.<\/p>\n

Campagnolo is debuting its Head-To-Bay system on the Hyperon Ultra. This sees a rounded head fit over the spoke at the hub that allows any forces to dissipate to come out of the spoke head, meaning it shouldn\u2019t deform.<\/p>\n

Slim, smooth hubs<\/h2>\n
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Svelte hubs with a matching copper-coloured graphic.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The hubs are noticeably slimmer in profile compared to the brand\u2019s other offerings. Campagnolo says this is to save weight.<\/p>\n

They use Campagnolo\u2019s CULT ceramic bearings (Ceramic Ultimate Level Technology) and are compatible with Center Lock disc brake rotors.<\/p>\n

Introducing the N3W Light freehub<\/h2>\n
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The N3W Light freehub is easily identifiable by its red appearance.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Campagnolo is debuting its N3W Light freehub<\/a> on the Hyperon Ultra. This sees the conventional N3W hub go on a diet, and Campagnolo says it has removed excess material to apparently improve the wheel\u2019s reactivity.<\/p>\n

The freehub has 36 points of engagement.<\/p>\n

Campagnolo has said N3W Light isn\u2019t necessarily going to be used on all of its wheelsets going forward.<\/p>\n

The Hyperon Ultra will also be available with XDR and Shimano HG freehubs.<\/p>\n

A Shimano Microspline freehub will be available to purchase in the future.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n

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