Friday, 27 August 2010

Campagnolo Super Record 2011 - The flagship gets lighter still!

Following the previous post which advertised their new shifter covers (on 2011 Super Record shifters), according to Campagnolo, its 2011 Super Record component set "is speeding up, overtaking even itself!"

Ride 24/7 haven't ridden any of these new components as of yet (soon to be in store) but it does seem impressive that the Italian masters have managed to pare about 100 grams or 5% from the approximate 2,000g weight of the 2009 groupset, down to under 1,900 grams for 2011, assuming we're fitting the optional titanium version of the Ultra Torque bottom bracket.


The speed and feel of the gear shifts is the area where die-hard fans might argue that the Campagnolo 'clunk' was its best feature, signifying positivity and durability. But for many, though, a 'snick', and a super fast one at that, is what they're looking for. We're looking forward to trying, and we have one instore now!!!

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