{"id":50254,"date":"2023-05-30T14:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-05-30T12:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=731639"},"modified":"2023-05-30T14:35:48","modified_gmt":"2023-05-30T12:35:48","slug":"4499-campagnolo-super-record-wireless-groupset-ditches-thumb-shifters-and-rim-brakes","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/4499-campagnolo-super-record-wireless-groupset-ditches-thumb-shifters-and-rim-brakes\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a34,499 Campagnolo Super Record Wireless groupset ditches thumb shifters and rim brakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s a bold new chapter for Campagnolo\u2019s road groupsets\u00a0 <\/p>

By Oscar Huckle\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Tuesday, 30 May 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Campagnolo Super Record Wireless is the brand\u2019s long-awaited new halo 12-speed wireless electronic groupset.<\/p>\n

Not only does the electronic groupset ditch the thumb lever synonymous with the Italian brand, it also casts out rim brakes.<\/p>\n

The brand also claims faster shifting speeds and improved braking. Super Record Wireless is available in 2x gearing only and the cassettes<\/a> now start with a smaller 10t cog.<\/p>\n

Super Record Wireless is Campagnolo\u2019s first road bike groupset<\/a> release since 2019 and weighs in at a claimed 2,520g (in its lightest configuration with a 45\/29 crankset and 10-25t cassette).<\/p>\n

The groupset is available now and will retail for \u00a34,499\/$5,399\/\u20ac5,200. Australian pricing is to be confirmed. Campagnolo hasn\u2019t provided claimed weights or individual pricing for any of the components.<\/p>\n

We initially spotted the groupset<\/a> when it leaked on various retailer websites.<\/p>\n

Canyon, Colnago, Pinarello, Specialized and Wilier will be offering bikes with the groupset at launch, with BMC soon to follow.<\/p>\n

Want to know our initial impressions of the groupset? Check out our first ride review<\/a>, as well as a column mourning the death of the thumb shifter<\/a> and a look at the first bikes to feature the new flagship groupset<\/a>. Read on for all the key details.<\/p>\n

8 things you need to know about Campagnolo Super Record Wireless\u00a0<\/h2>\n
  1. Super Record Wireless is 12-speed<\/li>\n
  2. Campagnolo has ditched the iconic thumb shifter and introduced a new shifting logic\u00a0<\/li>\n
  3. There are three cassette options, all starting with a smaller 10t cog<\/li>\n
  4. The front and rear derailleurs are claimed to shift faster than Super Record 12 EPS<\/li>\n
  5. Due to the smaller 10t cog, Campagnolo is offering smaller chainring sizes<\/li>\n
  6. Super Record Wireless inherits Campagnolo\u2019s ProTech bottom bracket system, first found on its Ekar gravel groupset<\/li>\n
  7. Campagnolo has finally introduced a quick link to its 12-speed chain\u00a0<\/li>\n
  8. The brand says it will not be developing an updated mechanical Super Record groupset\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ol>

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    Campagnolo Super Record Wireless key features<\/h2>\n
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    Campagnolo is the second of the Big Three to join the wireless bandwagon.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Campagnolo Super Record Wireless is, as the name suggests, wireless.<\/p>\n

    The previous generation, Campagnolo Super Record 12 EPS, ran wires from the shifters to the derailleurs, connecting to a central battery.<\/p>\n

    Campagnolo says it\u2019s a big step forward for the brand due to the simplified installation compared to routing wires and a battery.<\/p>\n

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    SRAM was the first brand to bring out a wireless groupset.<\/span><\/figcaption> David Rome \/ Immediate Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Campagnolo isn\u2019t the first groupset manufacturer to introduce fully wireless electronic shifting \u2013 SRAM was first to the table with its Red eTap groupset in 2015<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Although its Ekar gravel groupset<\/a> is 13-speed, Campagnolo decided to stick with 12-speed for its new flagship groupset, stating it is \u201cmore than enough for the road\u201d in terms of range.<\/p>\n

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    Gone are the red graphics.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Super Record Wireless looks different from its predecessor. Gone are the red graphics, which are now replaced by a more subdued white, which the brand says suits a larger range of bikes.<\/p>\n

    The derailleurs feature removable batteries that can be charged on or off the bike. Campagnolo says the batteries will last 750km in heavy use but reckons you could get 1,000km from them in normal conditions.<\/p>\n

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    The derailleurs can be charged on or off the bike.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Both derailleurs feature magnetic \u2018Mac-type\u2019 charging ports. Campagnolo claims the batteries can be charged to 90 per cent in 45 minutes or full in 60 minutes.<\/p>\n

    If you happen to run out of battery on a ride, Campagnolo says you can charge the system up to 20 per cent in 10 minutes, providing you\u2019re carrying the charge cable.<\/p>\n

    You cannot swap the batteries between the derailleurs because they are different. Campagnolo says it needed to use different battery shapes to avoid infringing on SRAM\u2019s patent.<\/p>\n

    SRAM shares batteries across its front and rear derailleurs, as well as other wireless components such as its dropper post, so they can be interchanged.<\/p>\n

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    This is the battery charger that powers the derailleurs.<\/span><\/figcaption> Campagnolo<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    Campagnolo says replacement batteries are available if you want to carry spares on a ride. If the groupset runs out of charge, you will be stuck in whatever gear you happen to be in. Campagnolo says it is developing a \u2018Ride Home Function\u2019, where you can manually select a gear, and plans to roll this feature out in a future firmware update.<\/p>\n

    The electronic components of the groupset are ingress protection rated to IP69K (the outgoing Super Record 12 EPS groupset was rated to IP67).<\/p>\n

    Campagnolo says this level of protection means you can even pressure wash<\/a> the components. The brand says it tested this in production, although it doesn\u2019t recommend doing so.<\/p>\n

    Campagnolo will also be launching the MyCampy 3.0 app. This will enable you to monitor the charge of the components and customise the groupset\u2019s settings.<\/p>\n

    The existing MyCampy app for the previous EPS groupset will continue to exist for now, but Campagnolo says it is planning to combine the two together.<\/p>\n

    Campagnolo Super Record Wireless shifters<\/h2>\n
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    Gone are the thumb shifters.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    The shifters represent the most significant development, with Campagnolo ditching its iconic thumb shifter. Campagnolo\u2019s previous shifters use a thumb shifter on the inside face to change into a smaller cassette cog or chainring.<\/p>\n

    The brand says the decision to remove the thumb shifter was market-oriented and it says there was a 50:50 split on whether people got on with it.<\/p>\n

    Each shifter paddle features two separate buttons, with Campagnolo referring to the shifting logic as \u201cone lever, one action\u201d.<\/p>\n

    In fact, the shifting arrangement is similar to Shimano Di2, only the buttons are separated vertically, rather than sitting side by side and overlaying each other.\u00a0 Unlike FSA\u2019s K-Force WE<\/a>, the buttons aren\u2019t shared on a single rocker paddle.<\/p>\n

    By default, the uppermost button on the right shifter shifts the rear derailleur into an easier gear, with the lower button for a harder gear.<\/p>\n

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    There are two buttons, one on top of the other.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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    The left-hand shifter functions in much the same way.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nThe uppermost button on the left shifter shifts you into the big chainring and the lower button into the small chainring.\n

    However, you can customise the shifting logic in the MyCampy 3.0 app, if this isn\u2019t to your tastes.<\/p>\n

    The body lever shape has been redesigned and Campagnolo says the new hood features extra grip and cushioning for enhanced riding comfort, as well as more efficient braking.<\/p>\n

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    The lever is less angular than its predecessor.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    The lever is also a slightly different shape compared to its predecessor \u2013 a little shorter and wider than the previous Super Record 12 EPS groupset.<\/p>\n

    On the inside, where the thumb shifter used to live, are two mode buttons, which are used to set up the indexing and monitor battery life.<\/p>\n

    When you shift gear, a blue flash next to the mode button indicates good charge. If the light flashes red, that signifies there is less than 15 per cent of charge left.<\/p>\n

    Campagnolo has also removed the bump on the shifter hood where it transitions to the handlebar.<\/p>\n

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    Peeling back the rubber hood exposes a slot for a CR2032 battery.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

    The shifters are powered by a CR2032 coin battery on the outside of each shifter. Campagnolo says it\u2019ll last for two years, broadly in line with SRAM\u2019s AXS and Shimano\u2019s Di2 systems.<\/p>\n

    The levers feature 15mm of reach adjustment. This is adjusted with a 2.5mm hex bolt on the inside of the lever blade. Campagnolo has abandoned its AMS (Adjustable Modulation System) contact adjustment, which adjusted the bite point of the pads contacting the rotor because it found riders didn\u2019t really use it.<\/p>\n

    The shifters communicate with the derailleurs via Bluetooth and ANT+.<\/p>\n