Why We Never Feature Campagnolo On This Channel - Super Record S First Look

First look at the new wireless groupset from Campag.

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[dtsybulskyi]

After making this review, I dont think Campagnolo will send any of their future drivetrains to you again 😅 but great job at making an honest independent review! ❤

[danwentcycling]

I deny that it’s beautiful. That rear mech is gopping

[StopTheRot]

The old, mechanical Groupset is epic. I bought mine in 2011 and it’s still absolutely perfect. The modern stuff, at that price, is crazy.

[marcocasamassima]

As an Italian, I'm very sad saying, that Campagnolo is just victim of its own self-referential behavior.

[nomadcarpenter]

I love that you guys didn't even bother with bar tape because in all likelihood, it wasn't worth the extra effort.

[perlund]

I ride a chorus for the last 10 years. Mechanical and rim brake. I just love the feel of the hoods and crisp shifting. Just a awesome groupset for a fair amount of money. Roughly 1000€ back then.

[HannuPulkkinen]

When I was a student 50 years ago, I could afford to buy a Colnago bike with Campagnolo Record parts. Now there are no more chances. I still have that first bike for rare occasions and everything worked great.

[robertgray]

I’ve been on Campagnolo for 40 years and like a marriage that may seem stale, my loyalty, having the tools, trust in the quality (especially the wheels) prevents me changing. I just ordered and am waiting to receive my admittedly ludicrously expensive 2025 Dogma F, but I’m at a point in life where I can afford to make myself happy. I’m glad you took a critical stance—that’s what is best about tech reviews. The Campagnolo customer service is a big issue, one in which they are trailing Shimano and SRAM. But an Italian bike with Italian gruppo, saddle, and wheels, makes sense for me (even if all the Italians I know have switched to Shimano. LOL

[rrluthi]

I've had chorus mechanical for years and it's always been super nice.

[Hippiehansie]

I would like to point out that Campagolo Ekar is not overly expensive and is a very good mechanical gravel group. I have SRAM Eagle Axs on my MTB and nothing but problems with the battery mounting. The contact points. I have had ekar on my gravel bike for a while now and have never had a problem. and no, I am not a campagolo fanboy. But Ekar is simply a top groupset .

[aser]

As someone who runs only campag rotors I can confirm they look amazing.

[graemefk]

Note for potential customers re derailleur pairing - it is simple and quick.

Its possible Nic had a problem because there was something else in the locality interfering with the BlueTooth, or he made a mistake in the initial pairing and (from what he said) he had to "dump" the pairing data and start again. A final possibility with a demo group, is that one part or another may have been previously paired with a different group, so the pairing data cache needed to be cleared.

Under normal circumstances, the sequence is:

Do not instal the batteries into the derailleurs in the 1st instance.
Fully charge the batteries (later, can be done either on or off the bike)

Switch the ErgoPower levers on.
Instal the FD battery.
Instal the RD battery.
Make sure that you have given all the components a "shake" so that they are all "awake".
The components, unless they've been previously paired with another system, will pair automatically.

Once the pairing sequence is set, the levers can be switched on / off or the batteries refitted / removed in any sequence, It only has any importance on initial set up.

[UKBROOKLYN]

Sad that the venerable company seems to be living on another planet.. But I have to say my 2015 Super Record is still a fantastic groupset.. I ride it every day .. Oh and yeah have to concur, Campag wheels are probably what they use on Gods chariot of fire...

[AlistairMartin]

The previous generation SR EPS was fantastic and looked so much better not having those massive derailleurs, also had the thumb levers which I can’t believe they’ve got rid of. Got my groupset and WTO45 wheels for £4k in 2019 when they used to do autumn deals before the madness of Covid and mental pricing look over.

[graysonwolf]

Super Record mechanical 12 speed with rim brakes. Couldn't be happier.

[robbchastain]

I want the Campagnolo components I had on my Colnago in the '80s. They were plated and they were gorgeous. And they were Italian and the gold standard.

[cyclingonandoffroad]

Campagnolo was discussed regularly here. Mainly stating they got left behind with electronic and discbrakes.
Thinking of campagnolo mechanical with trp mechanical discbrakes for my next bike.
Because i ride campa mechanical for decades now and it is realy good, and to be different to be honest.

[Cycle.every.day.]

Mechs are bulkier than they need to be, and i like their thumb shifters.

[zachduncan-tessmer]

One thing that is never mentioned in these reviews about the price is that campag is made in the EU. There are labor and environmental laws that make it more expensive to produce. I don't know where Dura-ace or Red is made, but I imagine those companies are chasing the regulatory benefits wherever they can find them. I would really like to see a comparison of the three companies' factories. What are we paying for? Are conditions better? Is waste dealt with in an environmentally appropriate way? Do you give a shit?

[alastair]

Chorus 11 speed that just works so well it’s hard to change (fear of anything else just not working as well). Campagnolo Neutron wheels are amazing - still no dramas after 17 years (couple of spokes)