Let\u2019s take a closer look at this luxurious and intriguing gravel offering from a brand we seldom see.<\/p>\n
Blending endurance and comfort<\/h2>\n ![\"Cipollini]( "\\"Cipollini")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> The seatstays feature a striking inward kink as they head towards the seat tube junction.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nCipollini says the Ago has been designed for riding long distances on uneven surfaces in comfort. So far, so typical, as far as gravel bikes<\/a> are concerned.<\/p>\nThe brand says it paid particular attention to introducing compliance to the seat tube, and the short 427mm chainstays are designed to provide a balance between comfort and responsiveness.<\/p>\n
\n ![\"The]( "\\"_O5A7800\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> Cipollini has opted to use a BB86 press-fit bottom bracket standard on the Ago.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe Ago uses a full monocoque carbon frame design. Rather than being constructed from tubes bonded together, Cipollini says the Ago is moulded from one piece, which the brand claims improves the frame\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n
The frame is claimed to weigh 930g, with the fork 510g. Although Cipollini doesn\u2019t specify a size, that certainly puts it in line with recent gravel bike releases. ENVE\u2019s MOG<\/a> frame is claimed to weigh 950g in a size 56cm and the Ridley Grifn<\/a> 990g in a size medium.<\/p>\nThe Ago\u2019s 45mm tyre clearance is fairly middle-of-the-road compared to its rivals, with many bikes now accepting upwards of 50mm.<\/p>\n
![\"Cipollini]( "\\"Cipollini")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> Cipollini opts for Torx mounting bolts.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nIn a nod to versatility, there are eyelets on the top tube and underneath the down tube, as well as triple cargo mounts on the fork. This is a trend we\u2019ve seen on many of the latest gravel bikes, even some of those focused on gravel racing<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe Ago can also accept mudguards<\/a> or a pannier rack, with an optional adaptor kit needed to run them available from Cipollini. Due to the unconventional way they fit, few options are compatible. Cipollini suggests Alumee 791 mudguards and a Tubus Tara Lowrider or Grand Tour pannier rack.<\/p>\n What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n
Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n
This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n
Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section>
A Campagnolo-heavy build<\/h2>\n ![\"Cipollini]( "\\"Cipollini")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> The 9-42t cassette should be suitable for most conditions.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe Ago is available in two builds and three colours.<\/p>\n
We have the Campagnolo Ekar<\/a> variant, with its catchily named \u2018Carbon-White Pearl Cobalt Blue Matte\u2019 paintjob. All in, the build costs \u00a37,800\/\u20ac9,048. US and Australian pricing is to be confirmed.<\/p>\nA cheaper SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS<\/a> build is also available for \u00a36,000, and a frame-only version retails for \u00a33,100.<\/p>\n ![\"It's]( "\\"_O5A7825\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> It\u2019s quite common to see brands spec a smaller 140mm rear disc rotor.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nCipollini specs a 9-42t cassette<\/a> and a 38t crankset<\/a>, the combination of which should offer a suitable range for both climbing and fast-paced descents. If you want an even easier gear for climbing, Campagnolo offers the cassette in a 10-44 variant. 160mm disc brake rotors<\/a> are supplied front and rear.<\/p>\nThe Ekar groupset is paired with Campagnolo Levante<\/a> wheels \u2013 the brand\u2019s latest gravel bike wheelset<\/a>, sitting above the Shamal<\/a>. The Shamal was Campagnolo\u2019s first gravel-specific offering, but is also targeted at endurance road riding.<\/p>\n ![\"Campagnolo]( "\\"_O5A7804\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> The Levante wheels complement the Ekar groupset nicely.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe Levante wheels kick things up a notch with a wider 25mm internal rim width<\/a> \u2013 bang on-trend for gravel wheels and 4mm wider than the Shamals.<\/p>\nThey are claimed to weigh 1,485g and feature etched graphics on the rim that bear a resemblance to the graphics on the Ekar groupset. They also use a C-Lux (short for \u2018Campagnolo Luxury\u2019) finish, forgoing lacquer with a \u2018mirror-like\u2019 appearance.<\/p>\n
![\"Campagnolo]( "\\"Campagnolo")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> The coordinates of Cima Ekar are an excellent touch.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nOh, and if you were wondering, all of Campagnolo\u2019s wheelsets are named after winds. The Shamal<\/a> is a \u201chot and dry, dusty wind from the north or northwest in Iraq, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula\u201d, while the Levante<\/a> is a mild, damp wind \u201cof the western Mediterranean Sea and the southern coasts of France and Spain\u201d. There\u2019s a fun fact for your next cycling-themed pub quiz.<\/p>\nThe 45mm-wide WTB Riddler tyres are set up tubeless on the Levante rims.<\/p>\n
![\"Not]( "\\"FSA")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> There\u2019s not a cable or hose in sight.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nThe front end of the Ago uses FSA\u2019s ACR integration system, which cleanly hides the gear cable and hydraulic hoses.<\/p>\n
With many brands designing frames around their own integration solutions, FSA devised the system as an option for brands to use and it has seen a modest uptake. The alloy stem has a race-oriented but fairly typical -6 degree angle, and it\u2019s paired with the brand\u2019s K-Wing AGX carbon handlebar.<\/p>\n
![\"Selle]( "\\"Selle")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div> We\u2019re starting to see lots of brands spec this Selle Italia saddle.<\/span><\/figcaption> Oscar Huckle \/ Our Media <\/i><\/span><\/div>\nA Selle Italia Model X BB FEC saddle rounds out the build.<\/p>\n
On our scales of truth, the bike weighs in at 8.37kg in a size medium.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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![\"Cipollini](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7796-0e9be2e.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Cipollini")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>Cipollini says the Ago has been designed for riding long distances on uneven surfaces in comfort. So far, so typical, as far as gravel bikes<\/a> are concerned.<\/p>\n The brand says it paid particular attention to introducing compliance to the seat tube, and the short 427mm chainstays are designed to provide a balance between comfort and responsiveness.<\/p>\n The Ago uses a full monocoque carbon frame design. Rather than being constructed from tubes bonded together, Cipollini says the Ago is moulded from one piece, which the brand claims improves the frame\u2019s strength.<\/p>\n The frame is claimed to weigh 930g, with the fork 510g. Although Cipollini doesn\u2019t specify a size, that certainly puts it in line with recent gravel bike releases. ENVE\u2019s MOG<\/a> frame is claimed to weigh 950g in a size 56cm and the Ridley Grifn<\/a> 990g in a size medium.<\/p>\n The Ago\u2019s 45mm tyre clearance is fairly middle-of-the-road compared to its rivals, with many bikes now accepting upwards of 50mm.<\/p>\n In a nod to versatility, there are eyelets on the top tube and underneath the down tube, as well as triple cargo mounts on the fork. This is a trend we\u2019ve seen on many of the latest gravel bikes, even some of those focused on gravel racing<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Ago can also accept mudguards<\/a> or a pannier rack, with an optional adaptor kit needed to run them available from Cipollini. Due to the unconventional way they fit, few options are compatible. Cipollini suggests Alumee 791 mudguards and a Tubus Tara Lowrider or Grand Tour pannier rack.<\/p>\n Every fortnight, we\u2019ll bring you a detailed first look at one of the latest bikes (or framesets) to arrive at BikeRadar HQ \u2013 from road to commuting, gravel to enduro, and anything in between.<\/p>\n This is our chance to introduce the bike and everything that makes it unique before hitting the road or trails.<\/p>\n Head to our\u00a0Bike of the Week hub<\/a> for previous editions.<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div> <\/section> The Ago is available in two builds and three colours.<\/p>\n We have the Campagnolo Ekar<\/a> variant, with its catchily named \u2018Carbon-White Pearl Cobalt Blue Matte\u2019 paintjob. All in, the build costs \u00a37,800\/\u20ac9,048. US and Australian pricing is to be confirmed.<\/p>\n A cheaper SRAM Rival XPLR eTap AXS<\/a> build is also available for \u00a36,000, and a frame-only version retails for \u00a33,100.<\/p>\n Cipollini specs a 9-42t cassette<\/a> and a 38t crankset<\/a>, the combination of which should offer a suitable range for both climbing and fast-paced descents. If you want an even easier gear for climbing, Campagnolo offers the cassette in a 10-44 variant. 160mm disc brake rotors<\/a> are supplied front and rear.<\/p>\n The Ekar groupset is paired with Campagnolo Levante<\/a> wheels \u2013 the brand\u2019s latest gravel bike wheelset<\/a>, sitting above the Shamal<\/a>. The Shamal was Campagnolo\u2019s first gravel-specific offering, but is also targeted at endurance road riding.<\/p>\n The Levante wheels kick things up a notch with a wider 25mm internal rim width<\/a> \u2013 bang on-trend for gravel wheels and 4mm wider than the Shamals.<\/p>\n They are claimed to weigh 1,485g and feature etched graphics on the rim that bear a resemblance to the graphics on the Ekar groupset. They also use a C-Lux (short for \u2018Campagnolo Luxury\u2019) finish, forgoing lacquer with a \u2018mirror-like\u2019 appearance.<\/p>\n Oh, and if you were wondering, all of Campagnolo\u2019s wheelsets are named after winds. The Shamal<\/a> is a \u201chot and dry, dusty wind from the north or northwest in Iraq, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula\u201d, while the Levante<\/a> is a mild, damp wind \u201cof the western Mediterranean Sea and the southern coasts of France and Spain\u201d. There\u2019s a fun fact for your next cycling-themed pub quiz.<\/p>\n The 45mm-wide WTB Riddler tyres are set up tubeless on the Levante rims.<\/p>\n The front end of the Ago uses FSA\u2019s ACR integration system, which cleanly hides the gear cable and hydraulic hoses.<\/p>\n With many brands designing frames around their own integration solutions, FSA devised the system as an option for brands to use and it has seen a modest uptake. The alloy stem has a race-oriented but fairly typical -6 degree angle, and it\u2019s paired with the brand\u2019s K-Wing AGX carbon handlebar.<\/p>\n A Selle Italia Model X BB FEC saddle rounds out the build.<\/p>\n On our scales of truth, the bike weighs in at 8.37kg in a size medium.<\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n Brand’s first fully fledged gravel bike is designed for all-day adventures in comfort <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":53931,"template":"","categories":[1,36],"acf":{"readingTimeMinutes":"6"},"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago.png",1860,1239,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago-150x150.png",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago-300x200.png",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago-768x512.png",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago-1024x682.png",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago-1536x1023.png",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2023\/08\/bike-of-the-week-cipollini-enters-the-gravel-arena-with-lightweight-all-italian-ago.png",1860,1239,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Brand's first fully fledged gravel bike is designed for all-day adventures in comfort","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/53930"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53931"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53930"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53930"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}![\"The](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7800-ba04a76.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"_O5A7800\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>![\"Cipollini](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7818-338b207.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Cipollini")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>What is Bike of the Week?<\/h3>\n
A Campagnolo-heavy build<\/h2>\n
![\"Cipollini](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7798-17e04cf.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Cipollini")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>![\"It's](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7825-ee51daf.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"_O5A7825\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>![\"Campagnolo](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7804-96d1146.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"_O5A7804\\"\/")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>![\"Campagnolo](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7817-acbdebb.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Campagnolo")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>![\"Not](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7821-75745f4.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"FSA")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>![\"Selle](\"https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2023\/08\/O5A7794-0ca7962.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413\" "\\"Selle")
\n<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n<\/div>
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