Campagnolo Levante Disc Brake 2-Way Fit Wheelset

The Campagnolo Levante Disc Brake 2-Way Fit Wheelset is the Vicenza brand's dedicated gravel carbon wheel, built on the H.U.L.C. (Hand Made Ultra-Light Carbon) construction that defines Campagnolo's high-performance wheel range and paired with an aluminum N3W hub designed for the demands of off-road riding. The name continues a tradition: like the Bora, the Zonda, and the Shamal, the Levante takes its name from a wind — the warm easterly that sweeps across the Mediterranean and Adriatic. At $1,871, it delivers genuine Italian carbon engineering and the flexibility to run both tubeless and clincher setups in a single wheel built for riders who want performance across varied terrain.

H.U.L.C. carbon construction means each layer of unidirectional carbon fiber is applied by hand in a process that allows precise control over fiber orientation at every point of the rim. The goal is a rim optimized for actual load distribution — stiffer where stiffness translates to power, more compliant where it improves ride quality over repeated impacts. On gravel, where the wheel takes hits from roots, rocks, and loose surfaces at speed, the precision of that layup matters more than it does on a wheel that only sees smooth road. Complementing the construction is the C-LUX finish applied to the rim surface. Compared to a standard clear coat, C-LUX saves grams and creates a more controlled bead seating surface — reducing the risk of abrasion between the rim and a tubeless tire bead. That detail matters on a gravel wheel where pressure management and bead reliability are constant concerns.

The defining technical feature of the Levante is its mini-hook rim profile, which enables the 2-Way Fit designation. A fully hooked rim secures the bead reliably for both clincher and tubeless use but introduces constraints in tire fit and can make tubeless seating less consistent. A fully hookless rim removes those constraints for tubeless performance but creates compatibility issues with clincher tires. Campagnolo's mini-hook sits between the two: it achieves maximum bead contact area for stability on rough terrain while meeting the safety standards required for both tubeless and clincher tires. The practical result is a wheel that runs whatever setup suits the ride — a tubeless tire with sealant for lower pressures and puncture resistance on demanding gravel, or a clincher when simpler tire management matters more. That flexibility is the center of the Levante's value as a gravel wheel.

The hub is Campagnolo's aluminum N3W design with cup-and-cone bearings and a centerlock disc interface. N3W — Next 3 Ways — is the standard Campagnolo developed around the 13-speed Ekar gravel drivetrain, built to accept Campagnolo cassettes while also supporting Shimano and SRAM compatibility with the appropriate adapter. The aluminum shell keeps the price accessible without meaningful performance compromise — hub weight is not where wheel performance is made or lost. Cup-and-cone bearings are a considered choice for a wheel intended for varied conditions: they're fully serviceable in the field with standard tools, adjustable as they wear, and less sensitive to mud and water intrusion than many sealed cartridge designs. For a gravel wheel that routinely encounters wet crossings, dirt road grime, and variable weather, that serviceability is a genuine long-term advantage.

Campagnolo has been building wheels in Vicenza for decades, and the Levante carries that engineering forward into the demands of gravel specifically. The H.U.L.C. construction, the C-LUX finish, the mini-hook profile — these are direct answers to what gravel riding asks of a wheel: durability on rough surfaces, reliable tubeless performance, and the tire versatility to adapt to different ride types. For any rider building a Campagnolo N3W-based gravel setup, or anyone who wants a carbon gravel wheelset that handles both race days and long mixed-terrain rides without compromise, the Levante makes its case clearly.