Dating campagnolo cranks

Are Campagnolo cranksets any good?

Campagnolo cranksets have a reputation of being well engineered and robust but they are not without their problems and quirks. This post explains one of those in detail which surrounds the myths of the preload system, the “safety clip”, the system stiffness (or lack of it) and the involved nature of a bearing replacement.

Is there a safety clip on a Campagnolo Ultra Torque crank?

This post explains one of those in detail which surrounds the myths of the preload system, the “safety clip”, the system stiffness (or lack of it) and the involved nature of a bearing replacement. Campagnolo Ultra Torque is found on many of the upper range of Cranksets including the Super Record and Record.

What is the difference between Campagnolo’s record and Super Record 11-speed groupsets?

Like the EPS versions, the differences between Campagnolo’s Record and Super Record 11-speed groupsets are minimal. There’s the same occasional exclusion of carbon fibre and titanium, which accounts for a 48 grams difference in crankset weight.

What makes Campagnolo bikes so special?

The primarily carbon-fibre construction is combined with titanium fixings, which helps to keep the weight down and stiffness up, ensuring durability, premium performance, and an aesthetic that is often touted as Campagnolo’s biggest charm, combining function with form to create a groupset that will look and feel at home on any superbike.

What kind of crankshaft does Campagnolo use?

The chainset features hollow carbon-fibre cranks and it uses Campagnolo’s Ultra-Torque system where the axle is divided into two halves that mesh into one another in the middle of the bottom bracket. It’s a very lightweight and stiff design.

What are the top Campagnolo powertrain groupsets?

The top three groupsets – Super Record, Record and Chorus – come in both mechanical and electronic versions. Campagnolo calls its electronic systems EPS: Electronic Power Shift.

Are Campagnolo bikes any good?

Not surprisingly, considering Campagnolos reputation for producing very pretty products, it doesn’t actually look out of place on higher-end bikes.

Does Campagnolo make disc brakes?

Campagnolo also makes disc brakes for some of its groupsets, and in 2017 announced a mid-range 11-speed groupset, Centaur. Centaur is intended to compete directly with Shimanos 105 group, but doesnt yet seem to have made significant inroads in the area where 105 dominates, parts specced as original equipment by bike manufacturers.

Is Campagnolo a good brand for road bikes?

Italian cycling component maker Campagnolo has enjoyed a loyal following since it was established back in 1933, but its components are increasingly rare on road bikes as many big bike brands commonly favour Shimano and SRAM when speccing new bikes.

Who are Campagnolo?

Campagnolo, based in Vicenza, Italy, is arguably the most prestigious of the three major road bike groupset manufacturers – the other two being Shimano and SRAM. Established back in 1933, it’s a company with unrivalled heritage, riders from Gino Bartali to Vincenzo Nibali having won countless top-level races using Campagnolo components.

What are the best Campagnolo groupsets?

Campagnolo components havent been common on mass-produced bikes for many years, but many bike makers equip a handful of super-prestige models with the top Campagnolo groupsets From most to least expensive Campagnolo groupsets go: Super Record, Record, Chorus (all 12-speed), Ekar, Potenza, Centaur (both 11-speed), and Veloce (10-speed).

Whats the difference between Campagnolo and Shimano?

Its less common than Shimano, but Campagnolo components tend to persist in the retail channel long after theyve been replaced in the range by new models. Campagnolos durability is legendary too, so you may well encounter older Campagnolo parts on second-hand bikes.