Campagnolo Super Record Hydraulic Flat Mount Wireless EPS 12 Speed Groupset with a Campagnolo Hyperon, 2-Way Fit, Disc-brake Wheelset

Campagnolo Super Record Hydraulic Flat Mount Wireless EPS 12 Speed Groupset

Campagnolo's latest 12 speed groupset, the Super Record Wireless, which marks the Italian brand's debut with wireless electronic shifting. There are also some other major changes, such as the removal of Campagnolo's famous thumb shifters and all new cassettes with 10-tooth smallest cogs.  

The new 12 speed Super Record Wireless is a long-anticipated addition to Campagnolo's lineup, which has been missing a wireless option alongside the road- and gravel-specific groupsets. Super Record Wireless will be replacing the existing Super Record EPS Rim and Hydro groupsets. In the process, cuts out Rim brake fans from enjoying Campagnolo's latest electronic shifting.

The new Super Record Wireless is built around Campagnolo’s ‘Dream Bigger’ ethos which is centered around standing out from the crowd. In the case of this groupset, that means the use of the highest-specification carbon fiber, titanium and aluminum to provide maximum functionality at a minimal weight, which for the full groupset is 2,520g. That's 20g more than the outgoing Super Record EPS Disc.  

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Campagnolo Super Record Wireless - Tech Details

The new Campagnolo Super Record is a wireless, 12-speed groupset consisting of new Hydro Shifters, Crankset, Chain, Front and Rear Derailleurs and Brakes. These have been developed around four "performance pillars": dynamic riding experience (the connectivity of the components), perfect cadence (gearing), braking technology and lastly, user-centric technology. 

Wireless Shifters

The first notable difference in the Super Record Wireless is that the new shifters have forgone the iconic Campagnolo thumb shifters. This means a brand new, sleeker lever and hood design. Campagnolo redesigned body lever shape utilizes "extra grip and cushioning for enhanced riding comfort". The shifter body itself houses coin batteries that power the shifters for up to two years.  

The shifters feature ergonomically shaped levers and shifting paddles that are meant to be operated with your fore and middle finger. The paddle, which has a small gap between the two shifters, is placed behind the brake lever for shifting up and down. The  right lever takes care of shifting up and down the cassette, and the left lever shifts the front derailleur to change between big and small chainrings. The system works similarly to Shimano Di2 out of the factory, but you can also configure the shifters to your liking in the MyCampy 3.0 app. 

Inside the right-hand hood, where your thumb shifter would have previously been, is now a LED light that indicates the battery status. Next to the LED sits an EPS button that can be for example connected to Garmin for shuffling through data pages, or used by mechanics for servicing the groupset. 

There are no time trial shifters in the pipeline, although Campagnolo may eventually make it onto pro TT bikes. 

Gearing: 10t cassette cogs (but no 1x)

Campagnolo is renowned for its innovative gear ratios, and for Super Record Wireless, the brand has revamped the existing options. The new carbon crankset comes in three gearing configurations: 50-34, 48-32 and 45-29, and four crank lengths: 165, 170, 172.5 and 175mm. The Q-factor has also widened compared to Super Record EPS, now measuring 147.5mm.

The axle on the crankset is made of titanium and spins around in an all-new ‘high-durability’ featuring a dust-proof PRO-TECH patented external protective seal. The bolt circle diameter (BCD) of the chainrings has been changed, with the chainring bolts now having a diameter of 121/88. This means that previous iterations of Super Record chainrings will be incompatible. 

What about 1x? For all its innovation with gear ratios, Campagnolo said a firm 'no' for now when it comes to single chainring set-ups - but you never know what the future holds. This is a road groupset and 2x only.

The cassettes are another significant change. The new N3W cassettes are available with 10-25t, 10-27t and 10-29t options. N3W stands for ‘New Three Ways’ and is a hub technology Campagnolo introduced nearly three years ago, but this marks the first time we've seen a modern Campagnolo cassette with a 10-tooth smallest cog.

The ratios aren't as wide-ranging as cassettes offered by SRAM, with options up to 10-36t to give lower bottom gears from the US brand; but both the 10-25t and 10-27t cassettes from Campagnolo will offer tighter steps between shifts than is offered by its rival and "unrivalled cadence" according to Campagnolo itself. 

Wireless Derailleurs

This is a wireless electronic groupset, that means you need to charge it somehow. Both the front and rear derailleurs have removable batteries - but they are not interchangeable. Both batteries feature magnetic charging points that you can use for charging the batteries either on or off the bike with a cable. On the front derailleur the battery is placed at the front instead of the rear, which we've become accustomed to with other major brands. 

Campagnolo says you can get a 90 per cent charge in 45 minutes and a full charge in just 60 minutes. Each of the batteries has an LED light that indicates the charging status. 

Braking Technology

The most notable thing to say about the Super Record Wireless brakes is the lack of a rim brake option. Whereas the previous Super Record EPS came in two options, one for disc brakes and another for rim brakes, the new Super Record Wireless is one more hit for rim brake lovers, who are increasingly being left behind in the new cycling tech developments. 

The new groupset features a refreshed brake caliper aesthetic and Campagnolo’s patented rotor design that provides effective cooling and has an anti-cutting shape. The rotors - available in both 140mm and 160mm diameters - are slightly thicker than other brands’ offerings, and the rounded anti-cutting shape does refer to what you might have thought - it’s designed for some additional safety on the roads, and should help avoid any unwanted disc brake cuts. 

Shift into New Dimensions

Campagnolo Hyperon, 2-Way Fit, Disc-brake Wheelset

The Hyperon is the new Campagnolo wheel designed for the most refined and demanding cyclists. A wheel that embodies true product perfection the result of Campagnolo's unparalleled experience. To create this jewel, Campagnolo brought together the knowledge of its engineers and most experienced testers, as well as feedback from professional cyclists. The result is a new set of road bike wheels with a perfect mix of features: lightweight construction, unparalleled responsiveness and superior handling. Campagnolo has taken H.U.L.C. molding technology and the C-LUX finish to extremes to make the Hyperon beautiful to look at and light on the scales. With the goal of enhancing the rider's riding sensations and performance, unparalleled responsiveness was achieved with the new Head-2-Bay system, created to have high-precision coupling between the spoke head and the hub, to which are applied the smooth-running bearings and a new lightened version of the N3W body. To make it easy to handle, they relied on Campagnolo's historic know-how by applying the famous Aero-MoMag technology to the Hyperon Ultra wheels as well-a choice that brings aerodynamic advantages and offers better aesthetics. The rims incorporate the proven 2-Way Fit technology with a non-drilled top bridge. Their special single-point junction construction ensures and increases the stiffness of the wheel system even more. With a 21mm wide inner channel and a 37mm profile Hyperon is a wheel that fits the needs of the most demanding cyclists and enhances the aesthetics of any bicycle. Version: Aluminum Hub Body.

We love this Campagnolo Super Record Hydraulic Flat Mount Wireless EPS 12 Speed Groupset with a Campagnolo Hyperon for its silky smooth shifting and durability.

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