Campagnolo Bora X wheels extend the Italian brand’s gravel push with a deep, lightweight carbon wheelset aimed at racing.
The new wheels arrive alongside Campagnolo’s broader off-road expansion. That includes the electronic Super Record X groupset, which brings the Super Record name into gravel.
Campagnolo positions the Bora X as a gravel-focused partner to that drivetrain. Testing of the wheelset, however, stands on its own merits.
Campagnolo Bora X uses a 50mm gravel rim
The Bora X wheelset uses a unidirectional carbon rim with a profile close to Campagnolo’s Bora WTO road wheels.
At 50mm deep, the rim sits at the aerodynamic end of current gravel wheel design. That depth reflects the sport’s growing interest in speed and aero efficiency.
The internal rim width measures 27mm, while the external width reaches 31.5mm. Campagnolo designs the hooked rim for tyres from 35mm and larger.
That sizing works especially well with 40mm to 45mm tyres. Wider 50mm to 55mm gravel tyres may suit broader modern rims better.
A solid rim bed removes the need for tubeless tape. Campagnolo supplies valves long enough for the 50mm profile, helping simplify repeated tubeless setup.
In testing, Panaracer GravelKing ZX 45mm tyres measured exactly 45mm on the Bora X rims. They seated easily with a track pump.
The rims use Campagnolo’s gloss C Lux finish. Matte black Bora graphics mix with chrome Campagnolo and winged wheel nut logos.
G3 lacing and ceramic bearings define the build
The wheels use Campagnolo’s distinctive G3 spoke pattern. That creates a 2:1, 21-spoke arrangement across each wheel.
Seven spokes use radial lacing, while 14 follow a three-cross pattern. The layout targets the uneven loads from drivetrain and disc-brake forces.
The spokes are straight-pull designs. Campagnolo mixes bladed aero spokes with some rounded elliptical spokes to tune stiffness and ride feel.
Freehub options cover Campagnolo, SRAM and Shimano standards. The hubs use NSW ceramic bearings rather than Campagnolo’s top CULT bearing system.
The bearing system uses cup-and-cone adjustment, not cartridge bearings. That choice can perform well, but it requires more regular maintenance.
The rear hub also uses a ratchet system with 36-tooth engagement. That tooth count sits below some higher-engagement designs.
Campagnolo includes lightweight external rotor lockrings. Buyers also get tyre levers, valves, a small accessories bag and padded wheel bags.
The wheel bags are large enough to carry wheels with 50mm tyres fitted. That adds practical value for travel and race use.
Balanced ride feel stands out on gravel
Campagnolo claims a 1,430g weight for the Bora X wheelset. The tested wheels weighed 1,463g with valves and lockrings fitted.
Without those supplied parts, the measured weight fell to 1,444g. That remains competitive for a hooked, 50mm-deep gravel wheelset.
The strongest performance trait was the balance between stiffness and comfort. The wheels delivered firm lateral and torsional stiffness under rider input.
That helped during out-of-saddle accelerations, braking and cornering. The same wheelset still offered noticeable vertical compliance on rough gravel.
Tyres and pressures influence comfort heavily, but the Bora X felt more compliant than other gravel wheels under consistent test conditions.
The 50mm depth also gave the wheels a fast feel at speed. Around 35kph, they felt especially settled and efficient.
On road rides, they did not feel heavily compromised against road wheels with 30mm tyres. Their low weight also helped on steeper climbs.
The silent freehub adds another distinctive trait. Some rival gravel hubs produce far more noise during coasting.
For racers using 35mm to 45mm tyres, the package looks highly complete. The included accessories also make setup straightforward from the box.
The Campagnolo Bora X wheelset ultimately targets riders who want speed, polished looks and gravel comfort in one premium build.