ATHENA 2012 NOW AVAILABLE IN THE NEW DEEP BLACK VERSION In 2012 the Athena groupset will be available in a new version called Deep Black, added to the Bright Silver version already presented for the 2011 range. Available options will include the Ergopower controls in carbon with core in light alloy and the full carbon crankset, in the standard and compact versions. Athena 2012 retains all the technical and performance characteristics of the 2011 version, as listed below:
ERGOPOWER (372 g. Alu & Alu Carbon)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Ultra-shift design
Greater hand support, safer and easier movement of brake/shift levers in all conditions
Vari-cushion™ hoods: hypoallergenic, stretchy, UV protected material, with variable density
Greater comfort even after long hours on the bike, more safety
Double curvature break lever
Faster brake response in all cycling positions and maximum safety
Insert for larger hands
Safer and more comfort for cyclists with larger hands
CRANCKSET (Alu 817 g. with BB)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Power Torque System™
High stiffness of the system – efficient power transmission
Seat of balls/bearings in the optimal position
New design of the 8 zones of chain up shift and 2 zones of downshift New lighter cranks
Reduces mechanical stresses – reduces friction – protects against water and dust Maximum shifting speed – operating precision - shifting even under stress Reduced weight
Optimized U and Q factors
Space optimized between ankle and crank - maximum lateral and torsional stiffness
FRONT DERAILLEUR (92 g.)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Outer cage with UltraShift™ design
Maximum cage stiffness speed and precision of shifting
Z-Shape™ inner cage
High stiffness and greater efficiency and precision of shifting
M-Brace™ front derailleur body
Designed to make the system stiffer - improves the speed and precision of shifting
Surface treatment
Reduces friction and prolongs the life of the component
- braze-on - clip-on Ø 32 mm - clip-on Ø 35 mm
CHAIN (205 g.) FEATURES
BENEFITS
Ultra-Link™ chain link connecting system
High strength chain connection - greater safety and longer chain life
Ultra-Shift™ chain links
Designed to provide maximum performance to Campagnolo® transmissions: longer life for chainrings and sprockets, maximum efficiency in power transmission.
Special steel links
Prolongs chain life, reduces chainrings and sprocket wear
Antifriction Ni-PTFE™ treatment
Reduces friction, smooth pedaling, quiet operation and efficiency – prolongs chain life
FRENI (305 g.) FEATURES
BENEFITS
Skeleton type brake caliper arms
No flexion of the arms - modulability – reduced weight
Differentiated front/rear braking
Lighter rear brake – greater braking power modulation
New front/rear Dual Pivot version
Braking strengthened at the rear
New brake compound
Better braking performance in all weather conditions– less wear on the braking track
New brake fastening screws in aluminum
Reduced weight
REAR DERAILLEUR (208 g.)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
New lightened upper body
Weight reduction
Pulleys in special rubber
Reduces friction
Single cage version
Flexibility of use with all the sprocket combinations
SPROCKET SET (305 g.)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Teeth specially designed for chain up shift
Fast shifting, silent operation, precision even under stress
Support frame for 2nd and 3rd sprocket triplet
Increases the torsional stiffness of the sprocket set – silent, fast, precise shifting
OPTIONS: FULL CARBON CRANKSET (726 g. with BB) ERGOPOWER ALU/CARBON (372g)
CENTAUR 2012 AVAILABLE IN THE DEEP BLACK AND BLACK & RED VERSIONS
The Centaur has a new look, and for 2012 it’s proposed in two versions: Deep Black and Black&Red . The new Black&Red k version has been created based on a special treatment for the finish of certain parts that make the groupset sportier and more aggressive. The Deep Black version is sophisticated and refined thanks to a special finish. Available options will include the Ergopower controls in carbon with core in light alloy and the full carbon crankset, in the standard and compact versions. The Centaur 2012 retains all the technical and performance characteristics developed for the 2011 version. Below we provide technical information for the Centaur 2012 groupset, which, as mentioned, is the same as for the 2011 season.
ERGOPOWER LEVERS (372 g.) FEATURES
BENEFITS
Ultra-shift design
Greater hand support, safer and easier movement of brake/shift levers in all conditions
Support Vari-CushionTM: hypoallergenic, elastic, UV protected, with variable density
Greater comfort even after long hours on the saddle, more safety
Exclusive Power-ShiftTM mechanism
User-friendly - 3-sprocket up shifting and 1-sprocket downshifting in a single stroke
Double curvature break lever
Faster braking in all grip positions, with maximum safety
CRANCKSET (817 g. with BB)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
M.P.S.TM chainrings
Accurate and fast shifting
Power Torque SystemTM bottom bracket
Easy assembly - efficient power transmission - fast operation - rigidity
New teeth design
Chain easily shifts up and down the rings
Lighter cranks
Less weight
Carbon-fiber version available
Less weight - racing style
FRONT DERAILLEUR (92 g.) FEATURES
BENEFITS
- Z-ShapeTM inner cage
Maximum cage force and strength when shifting
Derailleur body with exclusive Campagnolo® M-BraceTM geometry
High system rigidity and shifting precision
Outer cage anti-friction treatment
Reduces friction and extends components’ life
CHAIN (205 g.) FEATURES
BRAKES (305 g.)
FEATURES
BENEFITS
- New compound
Reduction of braking distance on both dry and wet surfaces - longer life for brake pad and rim
New design for forged aluminum brake arms
Greater bend resistance - lighter
New aluminum nuts
Less weight
Adjustable shoe holders
Shoe holders on rim’s profile can be micro adjusted- longer life for rims and brake pads
New Dual Pivot front/rear version
Enhanced rear braking
BENEFITS
Chain link HD-LinkTM fastening system
Excellent link locking - greater safety and longer chain life
5.9mm special steel links
Prolongs chain life, reduces wear on gears and sprockets
Antifriction Ni-PTFE treatment
Reduced friction, smooth pedaling, quiet operation and greater efficiency longer chain life
REAR DERAILLEUR (208 g.) FEATURES
BENEFITS
Aluminum parallelogram with exclusive Ultra-ShiftTM geometry
Maximum shifting rigidity, fast actuation, precision, friction reduction
Ultra-ShiftTM aluminum lower and upper body
Less weight, less friction, greater shifting precision
Holed cage plate for lower weight
Lighter
Special rubber pulleys
Reduced friction - less noise
SPROCKET (305 g.) FEATURES
BENEFITS
Sprocket synchronization
Sprockets are carefully tuned to make shifting faster and more accurate less chain stress
Ultra-ShiftTM teeth design
Optimized upshifting
Nickel-Chrome surface treatment
Reduces chain/sprocket friction extends sprockets’ life
OPTIONS:
CAMPAGNOLO CX THE CAMPAGNOLO CX RANGE EXPANDS WITH THE NEW CX BRAKES AND NEW BORA ONE CX WHEELS Campagnolo believes in the exciting discipline of cyclocross. The number of enthusiasts of this extremely demanding sport is growing steadily, and that’s why Campagnolo has decided to make an even greater commitment to this speciality. To effectively confront a CX competition, the preparation and technical skills needed by the athlete are a mixture of those typical of road bike and mountain bike racing. Like the athlete, the wheels and components have to be specially designed to guarantee the maximum performance even under the most extreme conditions. For 2012 Campagnolo decided to strengthen its offer in this “terrain”, introducing new products designed for those who are dedicated to competition: the new CX cantilever brakes and the Bora One CX full carbon high profile wheels. The CX range is therefore expanding and, with its products, embraces cyclocross enthusiasts of all levels. The Campy Tech Lab™ engineers have invested all their in-depth laboratory and field test experience into the new CX range, making the new components more resistant and reliable even in the most extreme climatic and terrain conditions. Now enthusiasts can give free rein to their passion and confront any terrain and any adversary, with confidence in the performance of Campagnolo CX products.
THE NEW CX CANTILEVER BRAKES The new CX cantilever brakes have been specially developed to interact perfectly with the Campagnolo Ergopower 10-speed and 11-speed controls. The form of the brakes is optimised to guarantee the best transfer of braking force from the levers to the wheel and to prevent mud from accumulating between the wheel and the brakes.
The brake pads are adjustable and the distance between breaking pads ranges from 20 mm to 35 mm, which makes it possible to use tires ranging from 19 to 35 mm and rims from 19 to 22 mm. Cable tension adjustment is fast and precise using a wheel system. The weight of the CX cantilever brakes is only 138 grams (weight including cables and accessories). The CX cantilever brake is available in two versions, black and silver.
FEATURES
BENEFITS
Adjustment of the distance between pads (2035mm)
Possibility to use: Tires of width 19 – 35 mm Rims of width 19 – 22 mm
Adjustable brake pads Cable tension adjustment system
Maximum braking performance
Optimised shape
Easy to remove mud
Compatible with Ergopower controls
Maximum braking performance
BORA ONE CX WHEELS The new Bora One CX wheels are dedicated to the most assiduous riders, who confront cyclocross competitions during the winter season. Thanks to the 50mm profile, Bora CX wheels reduce mud accumulation to the minimum. Light and reactive, they allow you to be extremely fast on any type of terrain. The use of a special double seal, specially designed for cyclocross use, protects the wheels from mud and dust, guaranteeing that the performance features are maintained over time. The Bora CX wheels weigh 1350 grams.
special double seal
THE RACING SPEED FAMILY IS EXPANDING NEW 80 MM WHEELS AND NEW DARK LABEL VERSIONS
For 2012 the Fulcrum family of high profile carbon wheels is expanding with the new Racing Speed XLR 80 and the new Dark Label versions of the Racing Speed 50mm and the Racing Speed XLR 50mm and 80mm. So the big news for 2012 is the introduction of the brand new Fulcrum high profile carbon 80 mm wheels. They’ll be called Racing Speed XLR 80 and, as mentioned, they’ll be available in the classic colouring that distinguishes the Racing XLR 50mm as well as in the new Dark Label version. Created to satisfy the specific demand of professional racers for a wheel with a higher profile but still easy to handle, the new Racing XLR 80mm has been designed to better penetrate the air and at the same time guarantee extreme acceleration and manoeuvrability, even with a side wind.
Racing Speed XLR 80 Dark Label
Racing Speed XLR 80
Tested first in the wind tunnel and then on the road, the new 80mm wheels guarantee an optimum level of aerodynamic penetration without penalising the wheel’s handling, steering, and reactivity. The new 80mm models are equipped with carbon hubs and oversize aluminium flanges. The bearings with CULT technology are adjustable thanks to the cone/cap system. All the wheels of the Racing Speed family feature the spoke anti-rotation system that assures the consistently correct and aerodynamic position of the spoke.
All the wheels employ Two-to-One™ spoke pattern: on the rear wheel, 18 stainless steel aero spokes that maximise the efficiency of transferring the athlete’s power to the wheel, and on the front wheel, 16 radial spokes in stainless steel with aerodynamic profile. The new Racing Speed XLR 80 wheelset weighs in at 1540g (715g + 825g), an extremely competitive weight compared to analogous wheels available on the market.
Racing Speed XLR 50 Dark Label
In addition, in response to the new market trend where we are seeing a proliferation of matte black frames, Fulcrum decided to create a special colouring for the Racing Speed 50mm and Racing Speed XLR 50mm and 80mm. The new version will be called Dark Label and will have the same technical features as the Racing Speed and Racing Speed XLR models.
Racing Speed 50 Dark Label
Rim Material: Profile: Height:
Carbon fibre aerodynamic 80 mm
Hub Material: Balls/Bearings: Compatibility RL:
Body in carbon fibre, flanges in aluminium CULT technology: ceramic balls and Cronitect® bearings Campagnolo - Shimano
Spokes Material: Profile: Spoking: Nipples Weight
Steel Aero with differentiated thickness Radial front 16 spokes, 2:1 rear 18 spokes Aluminium self-locking 1540g (715g + 825g)