I believe that Campy advertized that they were made of 'electron alloy'.
Mostly Magnesium for light weight.
Mostly Magnesium for light weight.
Campaniolo Wheels
The wheel is from a Berlina 2000 euro. It is a Campaniolo. For many years, I can't define if these wheels are made of Aluminium or of Magnesium to get them clean after (give them the best way). Does anybody knows something about? How I can find from what they were made?Is there any sign behind?
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I think that the other discussions were about the reproducion Chromadora and Campy wheels that are available new. They are almost all aluminum alloy and are a lot heavier than the originals. Some use very thick castings to make them stronger for street use. These are the 'heavy' ones.
The wheel below on my Super has a date cast into the back side of 1971 and weighs about 11 lb. Most original wheels made to fit 105 series Alfas are made from an alloy of magnesium and probably only through the '70s. The exceptions would be racing wheels, and the factory ones for the late model spider.
The wheel below on my Super has a date cast into the back side of 1971 and weighs about 11 lb. Most original wheels made to fit 105 series Alfas are made from an alloy of magnesium and probably only through the '70s. The exceptions would be racing wheels, and the factory ones for the late model spider.
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