How much difference add rim milling process in Zonda vs Shamal wheelsets (C17) in real world? Shamal have toroidal rim milling (more U shape), while Zonda more classical Boxed shape Is this influence just cosmetic and look, or really make some difference that can be feel? Personally i consider steel spokes of Zonda as better approach vs Shamal, Hub/Bearings only cosmetic but wonder how much difference between them add this different rim milling procedures in overall ride performance?
So what are ur opinion regarding this?
Zonda C17 vs Shamal C17 Rim milling difference
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Yes.. i was telling similat thing to a friend.. Why they dont made Shamal Rims, Zonda steel spokes and bling hubs from Shamal?
I allready own Zonda C17 and use them as my winter wheelsets usually with Continental 4Season tires and regular conti ineer tubes.. This days i switch to Continental 4000 SII 23mm and latter inner tubes.. And definitely they deserve good tires combo as they are stiff, reactive and very comfortable in same time... Amazing wheelsets totaly agree with u (and i own a Bora Tubulars beside this)
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IMO the Shamal hubs are more than just bling. Years ago I used to have both the Zondas and the Shamals and found the Shamal hubs with the ceramic bearings to be much better. But as already mentioned, the steel spokes of the Zondas make the wheels smoother than the alu spokes of Shamal.