Campagnolo Athena Carbon Groupset - 11 Speed.
The Athena Carbon Groupset - 11 Speed is the ultimate in high performance yet affordable group set and weighing in at just 2.35kg this set is lightweight and also offers the unique 11 speed set up for precise shifting.
Ergopower Ultra-Shift Controls
The design of the support follows your hands perfectly which leads to an increased contact area with the palm which offers a range of resting positions for long ride comfort. The levers are also designed to be much easier to reach and the cable passage is designed to avoid bulges at the control exits. These controls also allow you to shift up to three sprockets higher and 5 downwards to help increase the fluidity of the system. The braking effficiency offers you the option to apply more power on the brakes which allows the hands to be gripped higher for increased comfort.
Ultra-Torque
The ultra torque system offers an answer to the integrated crank sector by offering an ergonomic design which allows a considerable reduction in lateral dimensions at the axle level and prevent annoying contact with the ankles when turning the pedals. Despite the narrow side profile the bearings are still positioned on the outside of the bottom bracket shell which results in more axle rigidity from the increased axle diameter which offers a self centring and self aligning joint which increases the overall strength of the system.
11 Speed Drivetrain
The 11 speed drivetrain collection features absolute precision and operating efficiency and offers a high range of performance enhancing features. The overall effect of the new 11 speed drive train is a more efficient and precise shifting with improved fluidity and smoothness all at a lower weight than a 10 speed combination.
Ergopower Ultra-Shift 11 Speed Controls
These shifters are ideal for the 11 speed drivetrain and offer a reworked form which permits a better grip for the rider and absolute shifting precision. The lever ration requires less force than other shifter system to enable a responsive and fluid shifting experience.
Ultra-Shift 11 Speed Front Derailleur
The front derailluer for the 11 speed is designed to be more rigid thanks to the new chain guide and offers an anti-friction treatment which helps extend their life span.
11 Speed Chain
The 11 speed chain offers a minuscule 5.5mm width which is combined with new spacing and special materials to envisage the outer links. The pins are also hollow inside to reduce the overall weight while maintaining strength.
11 Speed Rear Derailleur
This rear mech has a forged aluminium upper body which works on enveloping and oversized carbon fibre outer plate which offers a higher torsional rigidity of up to 150% greater than the older design and contributes to absolute operating precision and the new style cage pulleys are made from a lightweight material which reduces vibrations.
11 Speed Cassette
The offers a more efficient shifting despite the reduction of thickness due to the new teeth design which is made to optimise the speed and fluidity of shifting. The cassette also reduces the stress on the chain to allow easy shifting into the large rings which leads to a 180% more rigidity and the individual sprockets are 70% more resistant to torsion.