The 'Un-Official' Campagnolo Ekar thread

[Gibran]

Originally Posted by Gibran

Take a look at the pic below. It’s not shown super clear in the tech manual but the cable has a specific routing-

Also here is a link to Campy’s tech video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pJcjD5-ZmU8

[nighthawk]

The tech manual shows the routing, as well:

https://www.campagnolo.com/media/fil..._09_20_ENG.pdf

[Gibran]

Originally Posted by sokyroadie

Does the derailleur cable attach as shown - the first picture is how I think it goes (not tight) and the second is the slot I think it goes in.

Thanks

How’s the build coming?

[sokyroadie]

Originally Posted by Gibran

How’s the build coming?

I am taking it to the closest shop (35 miles)- I give up, they don't speak Campy very fluently but hopefully they can get it to shift, right now it is a mess. I am done.

Thanks for asking

[Hindmost]

You are not going to let us advise you on how to fix it? A panel of experts is standing by...

[sokyroadie]

Originally Posted by Hindmost

You are not going to let us advise you on how to fix it? A panel of experts is standing by...

Yes I know - OK non LBS got everything working great:

Adjusted RD
Mounted Disc Calipers, cut lines and bled (Calipers were totally closed) - I supplied fluid and bleed kit
Installed HB tape I supplied
Installed sealant
$74.00 total

Posted pics in Custom gallery.

[toby]

Is there any crank-based PM option yet? I read through this whole thread and think somewhere someone said it was the same BCD as others, but that doesn't match what I've seen officially and every aftermarket chainring maker has disclaimed any intent of making one that would fit on a Quarq or otherwise, and P2M says they have no intent to make a crank that would take the Campy rings.

[Mark McM]

Originally Posted by toby

Is there any crank-based PM option yet? I read through this whole thread and think somewhere someone said it was the same BCD as others, but that doesn't match what I've seen officially and every aftermarket chainring maker has disclaimed any intent of making one that would fit on a Quarq or otherwise, and P2M says they have no intent to make a crank that would take the Campy rings.

I don't know any spider based power meters for the the Chorus/EKAR chainring BCD, but there are some crank arm based power meters that might work. Both Stages and 4iiii provide Record left arm power meters, which can probably be adapted to work with an EKAR crank. In addition, both will mount their power meter on customer supplied cranks. Neither of them list EKAR specifically for installing their power meters on, but they do list Potenza, Record and Super Record, so there's a good chance they can mount one on a EKAR crankarm if you give them a call.

[hollowgram5]

Originally Posted by Mark McM

I don't know any spider based power meters for the the Chorus/EKAR chainring BCD, but there are some crank arm based power meters that might work. Both Stages and 4iiii provide Record left arm power meters, which can probably be adapted to work with an EKAR crank. In addition, both will mount their power meter on customer supplied cranks. Neither of them list EKAR specifically for installing their power meters on, but they do list Potenza, Record and Super Record, so there's a good chance they can mount one on a EKAR crankarm if you give them a call.

I will say that 4iiii is pretty specific and insists that it's more than just placing a sensor on an arm, but it would be good to reach out to them and ask. They have running lists of the cranks people reach out and ask about to notify if they end up meeting their engineering criteria. They also have a dual option on some cranks, so that may be an option in the future as well, assuming the Ekar crank passes their tests.

[oldpotatoe]

Originally Posted by toby

Is there any crank-based PM option yet? I read through this whole thread and think somewhere someone said it was the same BCD as others, but that doesn't match what I've seen officially and every aftermarket chainring maker has disclaimed any intent of making one that would fit on a Quarq or otherwise, and P2M says they have no intent to make a crank that would take the Campy rings.

The group is what, 5 months old? I'll be willing to bet 'somebody' will intro a power meter gizmo for EKAR..even in non pandemic times, it'll would a little while(I'm betting on Stages).

PLUS, gravel/Groad bike rig...I guess for post ride power studies but when actually bounding around on the 'gravel'...not sure how useful a power meter is...

[AngryScientist]

from the school of never leaving well enough alone...

[Gibran]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

from the school of never leaving well enough alone...

Ohhhh! I’ve been wondering when someone would release some smoother rolling jockey wheels for Ekar! Is it confirmed that those wheels will work with the 13 speed chain pitch? What brand are they?

[j_gantzer]

Kogel?

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

from the school of never leaving well enough alone...

[oldpotatoe]

For Velocipede..I guess I just assumed, after questions about a '13s' chain tool that the 13s chain connected using a pin..guess not..so..any idea if Campag will be moving to 'snap-link land' with their 11s, 12s chains?

[Velocipede]

Originally Posted by oldpotatoe

For Velocipede..I guess I just assumed, after questions about a '13s' chain tool that the 13s chain connected using a pin..guess not..so..any idea if Campag will be moving to 'snap-link land' with their 11s, 12s chains?

No, they aren't. Only for the Ekar group. Mr. C doesn't believe there's a need for a quick link on the road vs the benefits of one on an offroad group. I think I mentioned it before.