Here\u2019s what we know so far.<\/p>\n
A new shifter arrangement<\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The new shifters retain the angular and sculpted design.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe current generation of Campagnolo Super Record EPS<\/a>, introduced in 2019, is the only electronic groupset of \u2018the big three\u2019 (Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo) to run wires from the shifters to the derailleurs.<\/p>\nSRAM\u2019s eTap AXS ecosystem is fully wireless and Shimano\u2019s 12-speed Di2 road groupsets are semi-wireless<\/a> (the shifters communicate wireless but the derailleurs are wired to a central battery).<\/p>\nThe FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is an American body that regulates communications through cable, radio, wires, satellite and television. As well as being wireless, Campagnolo\u2019s filings, first reported by road.cc, show a different shifter arrangement to what we\u2019re used to, with the brand\u2019s trademark thumb shifter seemingly consigned to history.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Both shift functions are now integrated into one paddle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nInstead, the shifter paddle features two separate buttons \u2013 one for up-shifts and the other for down-shifts. The brake lever continues to only be used for braking.<\/p>\n
This shifting arrangement is similar to FSA\u2019s K-Force WE<\/a>, although it\u2019s important to note the buttons don\u2019t appear to be shared on one rocker paddle.<\/p>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> CR2032 batteries are pretty commonplace.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe shifters are powered by a CR2032 coin battery, which is stored on the side of the shifter.<\/p>\n
This can be replaced by peeling the rubber hood cover back.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The details are in plain sight under the hoods.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe shifter body is given the product code \u2018EP23-SRD12XXX\u2019. Breaking this down:<\/p>\n
- EP stands for Ergopower (Campagnolo\u2019s term for its controls)<\/li>\n
- 23 for the year of release<\/li>\n
- SR for Super-Record<\/li>\n
- D for Disc<\/li>\n
- 12 for 12-speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>
We\u2019re not sure what the \u2018XXX\u2019 in the product code stands for at this stage.<\/p>\n
This appears to confirm the system is 12-speed.<\/p>\n
It has been suggested Campagnolo may move to 13-speed for its road groupsets, following its 1x-specific Ekar gravel groupset<\/a>.<\/p>\nRevised hood shape<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> There\u2019s less height to this new lever.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nElsewhere, the hood shape looks to be a little shorter in height than the existing shifters.<\/p>\n
The current Super Record EPS disc brake shifter is 8mm taller than the rim brake shifter.<\/p>\n
However, the distance between the top of the brake lever and the top of the hood looks shorter on these new shifters.<\/p>\n
The hood cover itself also looks to have been redesigned, with some added texturing and contouring.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The current generation Super Record EPS shifters are a thing of beauty.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe shifter shown in the images accompanying the FCC application appears to be fairly rough, so we expect this a pre-production sample.<\/p>\n
No details on the front or rear derailleurs feature in the FCC application.<\/p>\n
Moving away from the shifters\u2026<\/h2>\n
Further details of the groupset have leaked on several retailer websites.<\/p>\n
It looks like the new groupset will be called Campagnolo Super Record WRL.<\/p>\n
The listings further confirm the system is 12-speed, with all of the components featuring a 12 at some point in their name.<\/p>\n
10t cassette sprockets<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The Super Record cassettes will now start with a smaller 10t cog, according to this retailer spec.<\/span><\/figcaption> Northwest Bicycle<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThere are three cassette sizes listed \u2013 10-25t, 10-27t and 10-29t.<\/p>\n
Like SRAM, Campagnolo appears to be moving to a 10t starting sprocket for Super Record WRL.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The N3W freehub is a shortened version of Campagnolo\u2019s existing road design. It was introduced with the Ekar gravel groupset.<\/span><\/figcaption> Matthew Loveridge \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nWhen Campagnolo announced its Ekar groupset, it introduced a new freehub standard<\/a> called N3W (Next Three Ways), allowing the use of a 9t starting cog.<\/p>\nCampagnolo might be opting to start this new groupset with a 10t cog, rather an 9t, to reduce the impact on drivetrain efficiency \u2013 smaller cogs are less efficient and, as we expect this will be a 2x setup, the wide range offered by a 9t cog isn\u2019t required (Ekar is a 1x drivetrain<\/a>).<\/p>\nNew chainring sizes<\/h3>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> 52\/36t and 53\/39t cranksets appear to be no more.<\/span><\/figcaption> Northwest Bicycle<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nGiven the smaller starting sprocket will give a harder low gear than an 11t cog, Campagnolo also looks to have revised the chainring options available for the groupset.<\/p>\n
The listings suggest three options \u2013 50\/34t, 48\/32t and 45\/29t.<\/p>\n
This may appear small compared to traditional crankset sizes<\/a>, but the increased range offered by the 10t cog means most riders should find sufficient range with chainring options outlined so far.<\/p>\nHowever, pro riders are known to prefer larger chainrings. SRAM, for example, had to bring a pro-only range of chainrings (52\/39t, 54\/41t and 56\/43t) to suit the demands of more powerful riders.<\/p>\n
We wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see the brand offer larger chainring options for its pro teams, especially given Super Record WRL will be the groupset of choice for most Campagnolo-sponsored teams.<\/p>\n
Shimano, meanwhile, has steadfastly stuck with the 11t starting sprocket and has retained more traditional 54\/40t, 52\/36t and 50\/34t chainring options for Dura-Ace R9200<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>The current generation of Campagnolo Super Record EPS<\/a>, introduced in 2019, is the only electronic groupset of \u2018the big three\u2019 (Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo) to run wires from the shifters to the derailleurs.<\/p>\n SRAM\u2019s eTap AXS ecosystem is fully wireless and Shimano\u2019s 12-speed Di2 road groupsets are semi-wireless<\/a> (the shifters communicate wireless but the derailleurs are wired to a central battery).<\/p>\n The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) is an American body that regulates communications through cable, radio, wires, satellite and television. As well as being wireless, Campagnolo\u2019s filings, first reported by road.cc, show a different shifter arrangement to what we\u2019re used to, with the brand\u2019s trademark thumb shifter seemingly consigned to history.<\/p>\n Instead, the shifter paddle features two separate buttons \u2013 one for up-shifts and the other for down-shifts. The brake lever continues to only be used for braking.<\/p>\n This shifting arrangement is similar to FSA\u2019s K-Force WE<\/a>, although it\u2019s important to note the buttons don\u2019t appear to be shared on one rocker paddle.<\/p>\n The shifters are powered by a CR2032 coin battery, which is stored on the side of the shifter.<\/p>\n This can be replaced by peeling the rubber hood cover back.<\/p>\n The shifter body is given the product code \u2018EP23-SRD12XXX\u2019. Breaking this down:<\/p>\n We\u2019re not sure what the \u2018XXX\u2019 in the product code stands for at this stage.<\/p>\n This appears to confirm the system is 12-speed.<\/p>\n It has been suggested Campagnolo may move to 13-speed for its road groupsets, following its 1x-specific Ekar gravel groupset<\/a>.<\/p>\n Elsewhere, the hood shape looks to be a little shorter in height than the existing shifters.<\/p>\n The current Super Record EPS disc brake shifter is 8mm taller than the rim brake shifter.<\/p>\n However, the distance between the top of the brake lever and the top of the hood looks shorter on these new shifters.<\/p>\n The hood cover itself also looks to have been redesigned, with some added texturing and contouring.<\/p>\n The shifter shown in the images accompanying the FCC application appears to be fairly rough, so we expect this a pre-production sample.<\/p>\n No details on the front or rear derailleurs feature in the FCC application.<\/p>\n Further details of the groupset have leaked on several retailer websites.<\/p>\n It looks like the new groupset will be called Campagnolo Super Record WRL.<\/p>\n The listings further confirm the system is 12-speed, with all of the components featuring a 12 at some point in their name.<\/p>\n There are three cassette sizes listed \u2013 10-25t, 10-27t and 10-29t.<\/p>\n Like SRAM, Campagnolo appears to be moving to a 10t starting sprocket for Super Record WRL.<\/p>\n When Campagnolo announced its Ekar groupset, it introduced a new freehub standard<\/a> called N3W (Next Three Ways), allowing the use of a 9t starting cog.<\/p>\n Campagnolo might be opting to start this new groupset with a 10t cog, rather an 9t, to reduce the impact on drivetrain efficiency \u2013 smaller cogs are less efficient and, as we expect this will be a 2x setup, the wide range offered by a 9t cog isn\u2019t required (Ekar is a 1x drivetrain<\/a>).<\/p>\n Given the smaller starting sprocket will give a harder low gear than an 11t cog, Campagnolo also looks to have revised the chainring options available for the groupset.<\/p>\n The listings suggest three options \u2013 50\/34t, 48\/32t and 45\/29t.<\/p>\n This may appear small compared to traditional crankset sizes<\/a>, but the increased range offered by the 10t cog means most riders should find sufficient range with chainring options outlined so far.<\/p>\n However, pro riders are known to prefer larger chainrings. SRAM, for example, had to bring a pro-only range of chainrings (52\/39t, 54\/41t and 56\/43t) to suit the demands of more powerful riders.<\/p>\n We wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see the brand offer larger chainring options for its pro teams, especially given Super Record WRL will be the groupset of choice for most Campagnolo-sponsored teams.<\/p>\n Shimano, meanwhile, has steadfastly stuck with the 11t starting sprocket and has retained more traditional 54\/40t, 52\/36t and 50\/34t chainring options for Dura-Ace R9200<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/03\/Campagnolo-Super-Record-WRL-groupset-images-1-ba0c593.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Revised hood shape<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Moving away from the shifters\u2026<\/h2>\n
10t cassette sprockets<\/h3>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>New chainring sizes<\/h3>\n
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