Campagnolo has announced Super Record S Wireless a new Special Edition version of its flagship road bike groupset, Super Record Wireless.The new groupset offers a wider range of gearing choices at a very competitive price of 3,526 / $4,299 / 3,990.The Italian brand says this lower price was achieved by a more moderate use of extreme materials and a solid, instead of hollow, carbon crankset. Campagnolo claims this adds only 150g to the overall groupset weight.The groupset also debuts a matt black finish, with a new range of Matt Edition Bora WTO and Bora Ultra WTO wheels to match.A cheaper but not cheap Super Record WirelessCampagnolo Super Record S Wireless groupsetIn the midst of tough economic times across much of the world, many cyclists have been crying out for more value-focused bikes and gear.In recent years, though, Campagnolo has shifted further towards catering for those shopping at the high end of the road market, phasing out its cheaper electronic road bike groupsets such as Record and Chorus EPS.The Italian brand retains lower-priced mechanical road bike groupsets in its line-up, but with todays road bikes being increasingly focused on electronics and integration, these have faded in popularity with mainstream brands.When it launched Super Record Wireless (4,499 / $5,399 / 5,200) last year, though, Campagnolo noted it had always trickled its flagship technology down to lower-priced groupsets.The derailleurs look almost identical to existing Super Record Wireless ones.With Super Record S Wireless, then, we finally have that although, at 3,526 / $4,299 / 3,990, its perhaps not as cheap as many Campagnolo fans were hoping.In comparison, Shimanos and SRAMs second-tier electronic road bike groupsets Ultegra Di2 R8100 and Force AXS cost 2,328 / $2,400 and 1,728 / $2,176 / 1,952 respectively, at full RRP.In fact, Super Record S Wireless is about as expensive as Shimano and SRAMs flagship road groupsets, Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 and Red AXS.At RRP, those cost roughly 3,600 / $4,300 / 3,460 and 4,090 / $4,090 / 4,135 respectively.Of course, RRPs and real-world prices often differ greatly, so well have to wait and see how bikes specced with Super Record S Wireless end up being priced on shop floors.A little more weightCampagnolo Super Record S Wireless shifterPrice aside, the headline changes come in terms of a small amount of added weight and an expanded range of gear options.As previously noted, Campagnolo says Super Record S Wireless is 150g heavier than a standard Super Record Wireless groupset. This is due to the use of slightly cheaper materials and solid, rather than hollow, carbon cranks.Super Record Wireless weighs 2,518g for a complete groupset (without a power meter), so a Super Record S Wireless groupset should weigh around 2,670g.The Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless crankset uses a solid, rather than hollow, construction.At the time of writing, we dont have individual component weights, so its not clear whether the increases are concentrated in a few parts or spread out more evenly across the groupset.As with pricing, this puts Super Record S Wireless somewhere in between the flagship and second-tier groupsets from Shimano and SRAM.The Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R9200 groupset we tested, for example, weighed 2,579g (including a power meter and bottom bracket), while the latest SRAM Red AXS weighed 2,548g in an equivalent configuration.In contrast, Shimanos Ultegra Di2 R8100 groupset weighs 2,824g without a power meter and SRAMs Force AXS groupset weighs 2,922g with its integrated power meter spider. GroupsetPriceWeightNotes Campagnolo Super Record Wireless4,499 / $5,399 / 5,2002,520gExcluding power meter and bottom bracket Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless3,526 / $4,299 / 3,9902,670gEstimated weight, excluding power meter Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 R92003,600 / $4,300 / 3,4602,579gIncluding power meter and bottom bracket Shimano Ultegra Di2 R81002,328 / $2,4002,824gExcluding power meter, including bottom bracket SRAM Red AXS4,090 / $4,090 / 4,1352,548gIncluding power meter and bottom bracket SRAM Force AXS1,728 / $2,176 / 1,9522,922gIncluding power meter and bottom bracket Edit Table More gearing range and choicesCampagnolo Super Record S Wireless adds a number of chainring options, plus a new cassette. - CampagnoloAs well as the existing 45/29, 48/32 and 50/34-tooth chainring combinations, Campagnolo has added three larger sets; 52/36, 53/39 and 54/40t.Campagnolo says this enables the groupset to satisfy the demands of the simple enthusiast, the advanced amateur or the demanding professional.Its perhaps little surprise to see Campagnolo taking this route, because professional riders have stubbornly refused to adopt the smaller chainrings promoted in recent years by the likes of SRAM and Campagnolo (in fact, chainring sizes in the pro peloton have grown in recent years).Pro riders love big chainrings. - Simon von Bromley / Our MediaWhen we first saw Super Record Wireless in the wild at the 2023 Tour de France, for example, it was aboard Ben OConnors prototype BMC aero bike (later revealed to be the BMC Teammachine R), with the new derailleurs paired with a 54/39t power meter crankset from the previous-generation groupset.In terms of cassettes, there are three options with Super Record S Wireless 10-27, 10-29 and a new 11-32t option.Unlike with Super Record Wireless, theres no 10-25t option.Campagnolo says the new chainrings and cassettes use the same always precise and reliable technology, ensuring the same shifting speed and reliability as with Super Record Wireless.Everything else is a mysteryCampagnolo has only provided limited information about Super Record S Wireless so far. - CampagnoloBeyond that, Campagnolo has only provided limited details about the rest of the Super Record S Wireless groupset.We know the crankset uses Campagnolos signature Ultra-Torque construction, which sees the two sides of the crankset connected within the bottom bracket by a Hirth joint.Likewise, the bottom bracket uses Campagnolos Pro-Tech sealed bearings.The Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless shifters carry over the shifting layout from Super Record Wireless.From the provided images, we can surmise the shape of the integrated shift and brake levers is the same.Super Record S Wireless also uses the same two-button shifting layout as Super Record Wireless (meaning theres no thumb shifter).The new Super Record S Wireless brakes appear nearly identical, save for updated logos. - CampagnoloThe brakes, front and rear derailleurs appear almost identical, aside from a subtly different finish and updated logos, with the same external batteries being used.Campagnolo says the groupset is compatible with the brands recently launched HPPM power meter (as well as, presumably, other existing Super Record Wireless parts), although its not clear whether having it with the new Super Record S Wireless cranks will help bring the price down at all.For context, the HPPM power meter with hollow Super Record Wireless cranks costs $2,449 / 2,240.Matt finish and new wheelsCampagnolo has launched Bora WTO and Bora Ultra WTO Matt Edition wheels to complement its latest groupset. - CampagnoloAt a glance, the main thing differentiating Super Record S Wireless from its pricier sibling is its matt finish.Despite its lower price, Campagnolo has still made heavy use of composite materials across the new groupset, but these dont get the same gloss finish as on Super Record Wireless.To ensure visual harmony on a prospective bike build, Campagnolo has also announced a line of Matt Edition Bora Ultra WTO and Bora WTO wheelsets.The hubs indicate the presence of Campagnolo's Cult ceramic bearings.Campagnolo hasnt provided any details on the specifications of these wheelsets, but we assume that finish aside they'll be identical to the existing Bora Ultra WTO and Bora WTO wheelsets (which feature rims with a gloss finish).This means theyll likely be available with 35, 45 or 60mm-deep rims, with internal and external widths of 23 and 28.4mm respectively.The Bora Ultra WTO Matt Edition wheels cost $4,149 / 3,800, with the cheaper Bora WTO Matt Edition wheels costing $2,949 / 2,700.As with the existing wheelsets, we expect the difference between the two ranges will come down to things such as the carbon layup of the rims, the types of bearings in the hubs and so on.

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CyclistNew Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless groupset lowers price but adds new gearingCampagnolo has released a more affordable version of its Super Record Wireless groupset, priced to compete with Shimano Dura-Ace and with a matt black finish in place of the originals gloss coating. The brand says that changes in materials used in the Super Record S groupset add around 150g to its weight over the premium version, which will still be available.Campagnolo has also added three new chainsets, with standard gearing of 52/36t, 53/39t and 54/39t and an 11-32t cassette, adding to the lower tooth-count chainsets and cassettes that were available with Super Record Wireless at launch.The new Super Record S Wireless groupset is priced at 3,525.90 / $4,299 / 3,990.Theres also a new black-on-black edition of the Bora Ultra WTO and Boro WTO wheelsets, priced at 3,300 / $4,149 / 3,800 and 2,400 / $2,949 / 2,700 respectively, and a matching matt black HPPM power meter, although the price for this isnt yet available.Lower priced optionThe Super Record S groupsets pricing is significantly lower than the flagship Super Record Wireless: 973 / $1,100 / 1,210, to be precise. That puts it in line with the list price of Shimano Dura-Ace and undercuts SRAM Red AXS, making it potentially a more attractive option for buyers.The new groupset retains the originals all-wireless design, its two shift levers positioned one above the other behind the brake lever and its two non-matching batteries for the front and rear derailleurs.Super Record Wireless had a weight claimed at launch to be 2,520g, so the new Super Record S is likely to weigh around 2,700g, based on Campagnolos numbers. The premium version was already the heaviest of Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolos top spec groupsets, with Shimano claiming 2,439g for Dura-Ace and SRAM 2,496g for the updated Red AXS (although these numbers will vary dependent on gearing and SRAM says that Red is lighter than Dura-Ace).The three new chainset configurations bring the total available to six:45/29t, 48/32t, 50/34t, 52/36t, 53/39t and 54/39t, offering a wide range of choices to fine-tune your gearing to your riding style, with sub-1:1 as well as pro-level options.Campagnolo will continue to offer the original Super Record Wireless 10-27t and 10-29t cassettes, but is adding a new 11-32t option. As with SRAM Red, the more compact cassettes offer similar gear ratios to a standard cassette with an 11-tooth smallest sprocket. Related Posts Campagnolos Bora and Bora Ultra WTO wheels get wider, lighter and faster Shimano Dura-Ace vs SRAM Red AXS Complete guide to Campagnolo road and gravel bike groupsets Bicycle gear ratios explained New finish for power meter and wheelset to matchTheres a new matching matt black version of the Campagnolo HPPM power meter. Again, this is likely to show a price reduction from the $2,449 / 2,240 list price of the original, although Campagnolo hasnt provided prices.For a full matching Campagnolo look, you can pair your groupset with a newly released version of the Bora WTO and premium Bora Ultra WTO wheelsets with black graphics on matt finish rims.The Bora wheels had a refresh at the start of 2024, with a wider 23mm internal width and wheelset depths of 35mm, 45mm and 60mm on offer. Claimed weights start at 1,285g.While the groupset represents a price reduction from the original, the price for the wheelsets represents a slight uplift at 3,300 / $4,149 / 3,800 for the Bora Ultra WTO wheels and 2,400 / $2,949 / 2,700 for Bora WTO.Why not Record?Campagnolo calls the new groupset a special edition of its Super Record. The branding is slightly surprising, as it has in the past always labelled its next-down groupset as Record.Its not clear why Campagnolo has abandoned its usual nomenclature for Super Record S, although its possible that it has decided to reserve the Super Record name for its electronic shifting, with Record and below remaining mechanical only.Again, this is a departure from Campagnolos previous practice. At one point, Super Record, Record and Chorus groupsets were all offered in both electronic and mechanical configurations.Its also different to the naming its adopted for its Ekar gravel groupset, where the original Ekar was joined in 2024 by the lower priced Ekar GT, which also introduced new gearing options. Related Posts Campagnolos Bora and Bora Ultra WTO wheels get wider, lighter and faster Shimano Dura-Ace vs SRAM Red AXS Complete guide to Campagnolo road and gravel bike groupsets Bicycle gear ratios explained The post New Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless groupset lowers price but adds new gearing appeared first on Cyclist.

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