Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower shift-/brake inheit wheel

Campagnolo EKAR brake

For Ekar, Campagnolo made changes to the Campagnolo Ergopower brake shift levers in order to adapt them to the specific gravel use. They have retained the two plus points of the system: the renowned precision and the maximum comfort offered by the Vari-Cushion ™ handguard rubbers. With the levers with differentiated action, you cannot go wrong with any gear changes and Campagnolo's proven one-lever-one-action philosophy guarantees perfect control even in a difficult off-road environment.

The thumb button has been redesigned, bigger and with a C-shape that is easy to reach with your right thumb while riding with your hands on the handlebars in a high position: this is the most common hand position used by gravel riders. The Ekar Ergopower levers allow you to adjust the distance between the brake levers in order to adapt to the size of the hand and fingers and to suit the requirements of your driving style. To further improve control on gravel routes, the aluminum brake lever and the handguard rubber are laser cut and given an additional texture to increase grip - regardless of the driving conditions. The laser pattern is also resistant to wear and tear from sweat, dirt and cleaning agents: a gravel-proof solution. The internal Ultra-Shift ™ mechanism controls the 13-speed rear derailleur and allows up to 3 sprockets to be shifted up with a single movement. The reliability of the individual gear changes for downshifting is ideal for gravel routes with slippery, wavy and unpredictable ground surfaces.

Exclusive design - outstanding braking performance

As with Ekar's Ergopower brake levers, the other elements of its disc brake system are the evolution of Campagnolo's already proven hydraulic system, true to its philosophy of continuous improvement, high performance and Italian style. The internal hydraulics of the Ekar brake system are shared with the other Campagnolo calipers, which use mineral oil and allow excellent modulation, which gives a distinctive and optimal feeling on the road ... and works even better on gravel tracks!

The Ekar brake caliper has a new design and a special finish so that it can be combined with the other components of the Gravel group. The DB310 brake pads, which are also compatible with other Campagnolo disc brakes, have a unique organic compound that not only contributes to high braking performance, but also offers better wear resistance, which is important in the demanding gravel world, whether on wet or dry ground .

Highlights

• Comfortable support - the Vari-Cushion ™ handguard rubber offers a comfortable and secure grip in every riding position and in all terrain conditions
• Precise and fast rear derailleur: The one-lever-one-action and a reliable Ekar-1x13-speed drive system mean perfect shifting in every situation
• New design for the thumb button - easy to reach from the high position on the handlebars
• Improved grip: the additional texture with laser cut on the levers and hand protection rubbers is sweat and wear resistant
• Multiple action: with Ultra-Shift ™ shifts up to 3 pinions with a single actuation
• Adjustable brake lever distance - suitable for hands of all sizes
• The elements of the disc brake system are a further development of the proven Campagnolo hydraulic system
• Reliable and progressive modulation: perfect for control on all routes
• Organic compound DB310 brake pads: high braking performance and better wear resistance in wet or dry conditions
• Strong and durable, but light

Technical specification

Technologies used

In this chapter we explain the technologies that the manufacturer uses for this product.

One lever action

As with the mechanical lever, the shift levers are operated in a natural and intuitive manner. The actuation of the lever causes and accompanies the chain movement on the pinions or chain rings.

If, for example, lever 2 of the right Ergopower is operated from right to left, it moves the rear derailleur and shifts the chain up one pinion from right to left, ie the movement is copied exactly.

Ultra-Shift ™ System - Take the lead as quickly as possible and leave your opponents motionless

The Campagnolo® Ultra-Shift ™ shifter is generally considered to be the fastest and most precise. Thanks to the patented Ultra-Shift ™ system, the chain can be shifted by three sprockets when downshifting and up to five when upshifting. The design of the levers also offers a smoother gearshift, which is characterized by the typical "click" of Campagnolo® gear levers. The Ultra-Shift ™ system is used in the 2011 product range for the Super Record ™, Record ™ and Chorus ™ 11 Speed groupsets.

scope of delivery

• 1 x Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower HRD disc brake for front or rear wheel (see item description for details)
• 1 x Ergopower hydraulic shift / brake lever
• 1 x brake caliper including assembly material
• 1 x line (filled, vented and ready for assembly)