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Velocipede 09-24-2020 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Veloo (Post 2800409)

I have videos from Campy but no way to post them.

Velocipede 09-24-2020 07:10 AM

By the way, people looking online for it, there is a 30 Day moratorium imposed by Campy for online retailers. So you'll have to wait for a bit. Us shops/bike companies, different story. I've already sold a couple groups and have them for review bikes in the works.

thirdgenbird 09-24-2020 07:27 AM

I am very interested in the crank covers and the saddle bag if/when you get some :)

Is a 12 speed quick link coming?

Elefantino 09-24-2020 07:31 AM

VeloNews has yet to report on it.

Hellgate 09-24-2020 07:35 AM

Very nice. Looks like Campy hit it out of the park.

I'm interested in the bottle cages.

merckxman 09-24-2020 07:36 AM

Campagnolo sent a press release this a.m.
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"INTRODUCING EKAR
THE CAMPAGNOLO GRAVEL GROUPSET

Ekar delivers 1x13 transmission the way it should be: wide range, close ratio and no compromise.

Thanks to a 9T sprocket, Ekar’s unique and innovative gravel-specific 1x13 drivetrain delivers a full range of gear ratios with smooth, natural gear progressions for the perfect cadence, whatever your speed, and whatever your style of gravel riding.

With four chainring options – 38, 40, 42 and 44T – and a choice of three cassettes – 9-36T, 9-42T and 10-44T – Ekar is ready for however you ride and wherever your adventures take you!

Ekar is not just the world’s lightest gravel groupset, it’s also reliable, durable and fast – and it was born tough. Born on the mountain that gave the new groupset its name and with which it shares unmistakable and authentic characteristics."

There was a link to a zip file brochure.

merckxman 09-24-2020 07:42 AM

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Velocipede 09-24-2020 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by merckxman (Post 2800432)
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I have a bunch of photos and videos in my press kit. Wish I could post them all.

Velocipede 09-24-2020 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Hellgate (Post 2800428)
Very nice. Looks like Campy hit it out of the park.

I'm interested in the bottle cages.

I agree on the first comment. The second, my price list doesn't have anything related to softgoods or any EKAR branded product. I have a call today with them so I'll ask. I think the bags looks great. And there's no shortage of incredible talented clothing/bag companies in Italy. So I'm betting they are pretty solid and well designed.

CNY rider 09-24-2020 07:49 AM

Ac
 
Above Category did a build and here is their review:

https://abovecategorycycling.com/blo...ogIkNQR0xFVSJ9

Very tempting. Only negative I see is only shifts one gear at a time down the cassette. And of course I don't know if I'm ready for 1X yet.

RobJ 09-24-2020 07:49 AM

https://gravelcyclist.com/bicycle-te...avel-groupset/

Some pictures and a write up.


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happycampyer 09-24-2020 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Elefantino (Post 2800426)
VeloNews has yet to report on it.

And they’ll mistakenly report it as a 2x system.

saab2000 09-24-2020 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by R3awak3n (Post 2800412)
I have said it before though, the campy hydro system is my favorite of the 3, it brakes amazing and with the ergo hoods which are the most comfy (and no I have not tried GRX) it is just so nice.

Now. Give me a gravel 2x groupset because I don't want anything to do with 1x probably ever again (that said this group might make me re-consider at some point).

I have not tried Campagnolo hydraulic braking yet but I'm intrigued and have read only positive reviews. That said, I can vouch for the excellence of Shimano's GRX hydraulic brakes and the ergonomics of the Di2 GRX levers, which are also superb. The 2x GRX is great stuff but I actually like the idea of the 1x13 here. The gravel roads I did in Michigan have constant up and down on short, sharp rises and there's a lot of shifting going on between the two chainrings. For the first time in my riding life I sort of wish for a 1x system. I've not used one in the past and this 1x13 has my attention.

My Zanconato has been crafted for electronic shifting only so I can't try this groupset on that bike.

This is a groupset that looks really well considered and I hope Campagnolo can gain some market share back.

Hellgate 09-24-2020 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Velocipede (Post 2800439)
I agree on the first comment. The second, my price list doesn't have anything related to softgoods or any EKAR branded product. I have a call today with them so I'll ask. I think the bags looks great. And there's no shortage of incredible talented clothing/bag companies in Italy. So I'm betting they are pretty solid and well designed.

The bags and kit look nice too.

I really don't recall Campy ever, in my 40 years of riding Campy, being this organized and coordinated for a new product rollout. I'm really stunned and happy for them. I suspect it will sell well.

The partners page is impressive too. Getting in with the big American brands will bump their brand up significantly. The win in the Tour didn't hurt either.

Hellgate 09-24-2020 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by happycampyer (Post 2800443)
And they’ll mistakenly report it as a 2x system.

Nailed it.


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