ATHENA 2012NOW AVAILABLE IN THE NEW
DEEP BLACK VERSION
In 2012 the Athena groupset will be available in a new version called DeepBlack, added to the Bright Silver version already presented for the 2011range.
Available options will include the Ergopower controls in carbon with core in lightalloy and the full carbon crankset, in the standard and compact versions.
Athena 2012 retains all the technical and performance characteristics of the2011 version, as listed below:
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
ERGOPOWER (372 g. Alu & Alu Carbon)
FEATURES BENEFITS
Power Torque System™ High stiffness of the system – efficient power transmission
Seat of balls/bearings in the optimal position
Reduces mechanical stresses – reduces friction –protects against water and dust
New design of the 8 zones of chain up shift and 2 zones of downshift
Maximum shifting speed –operating precision - shifting even under stress
New lighter cranks Reduced weight
Optimized U and Q factors Space optimized between ankle and crank - maximum lateral and torsional stiffness
CRANCKSET (Alu 817 g. with BB)
- braze-on - clip-on Ø 32 mm - clip-on Ø 35 mm
FRONT DERAILLEUR (92 g.)
FEATURES BENEFITS
Outer cage with Ultra-Shift™ 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
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
CHAIN (205 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
FRENI (305 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
REAR DERAILLEUR (208 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 torsionalstiffness of the sprocket set – silent, fast, precise shifting
SPROCKET SET (305 g.)
OPTIONS:
FULL CARBON CRANKSET (726 g. with BB) ERGOPOWER ALU/CARBON (372g)
CENTAUR 2012AVAILABLE IN THE DEEP BLACK
AND BLACK & RED VERSIONS
The Centaur has a new look, and for 2012 it’s proposed in two versions: DeepBlack and Black&Red .
The new Black&Red k version has been created based on a special treatmentfor the finish of certain parts that make the groupset sportier and moreaggressive. The Deep Black version is sophisticated and refined thanks to aspecial finish.
Available options will include the Ergopower controls in carbon with core in lightalloy and the full carbon crankset, in the standard and compact versions.
The Centaur 2012 retains all the technical and performance characteristicsdeveloped 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.)
CRANCKSET (817 g. with BB)
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 singlestroke
Double curvature break lever Faster braking in all grip positions, withmaximum safety
FEATURES BENEFITS
M.P.S.TM chainrings Accurate and fast shifting
Power Torque SystemTMbottom bracket
Easy assembly - efficient power transmission - fast operation - rigidity
New teeth design Chain easily shifts up and down therings
Lighter cranks Less weight
Carbon-fiber version available Less weight - racing style
FRONT DERAILLEUR (92 g.)
CHAIN (205 g.)
BRAKES (305 g.)
FEATURES BENEFITS
- Z-ShapeTM inner cage Maximum cage force and strengthwhen shifting
Derailleur body with exclusiveCampagnolo® M-BraceTMgeometry
High system rigidity and shiftingprecision
Outer cage anti-friction treatment Reduces friction and extends components’ life
FEATURES BENEFITS
Chain link HD-LinkTM fasteningsystem
Excellent link locking - greater safetyand longer chain life
5.9mm special steel links Prolongs chain life, reduces wear ongears and sprockets
Antifriction Ni-PTFE treatment Reduced friction, smooth pedaling,quiet operation and greater efficiency -longer chain life
FEATURES BENEFITS
- New compound Reduction of braking distance on bothdry and wet surfaces - longer life forbrake pad and rim
New design for forged aluminumbrake arms
Greater bend resistance - lighter
New aluminum nuts Less weight
Adjustable shoe holders Shoe holders on rim’s profile can bemicro adjusted- longer life for rims andbrake pads
New Dual Pivot front/rearversion
Enhanced rear braking
REAR DERAILLEUR (208 g.)
SPROCKET (305 g.)
OPTIONS:
FEATURES BENEFITS
Aluminum parallelogram withexclusive Ultra-ShiftTM geometry
Maximum shifting rigidity, fastactuation, 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
FEATURES BENEFITS
Sprocket synchronization Sprockets are carefully tuned to makeshifting faster and more accurate -lesschain stress
Ultra-ShiftTM teeth design Optimized upshifting
Nickel-Chrome surface treatment Reduces chain/sprocket friction -extendssprockets’ life
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 ofthis extremely demanding sport is growing steadily, and that’s why Campagnolo hasdecided to make an even greater commitment to this speciality.
To effectively confront a CX competition, the preparation and technical skills needed by theathlete are a mixture of those typical of road bike and mountain bike racing. Like theathlete, the wheels and components have to be specially designed to guarantee themaximum performance even under the most extreme conditions.
For 2012 Campagnolo decided to strengthen its offer in this “terrain”, introducing newproducts designed for those who are dedicated to competition: the new CX cantileverbrakes and the Bora One CX full carbon high profile wheels.
The CX range is therefore expanding and, with its products, embraces cyclocrossenthusiasts of all levels.
The Campy Tech Lab™ engineers have invested all their in-depth laboratory and field testexperience into the new CX range, making the new components more resistant and reliableeven in the most extreme climatic and terrain conditions.
Now enthusiasts can give free rein to their passion and confront any terrain and anyadversary, with confidence in the performance of Campagnolo CX products.
The new CX cantilever brakes have been specially developed to interact perfectly with theCampagnolo Ergopower 10-speed and 11-speed controls.The form of the brakes is optimised to guarantee the best transfer of braking force from the leversto the wheel and to prevent mud from accumulating between the wheel and the brakes.
The brake pads are adjustable and thedistance between breaking pads ranges from20 mm to 35 mm, which makes it possible touse tires ranging from 19 to 35 mm and rimsfrom 19 to 22 mm.
Cable tension adjustment is fast and preciseusing a wheel system.
The weight of the CX cantilever brakes is only138 grams (weight including cables andaccessories).
The CX cantilever brake is available in twoversions, black and silver.
FEATURES BENEFITS
Adjustment of the distance between pads (20-35mm)
Possibility to use:Tires of width 19 – 35 mmRims of width 19 – 22 mm
Adjustable brake padsCable tension adjustment system
Maximumbraking performance
Optimised shape Easy to remove mud
Compatible with Ergopower controls Maximumbraking performance
THE NEW CX CANTILEVER BRAKES
The new Bora One CX wheels are dedicated to the most assiduous riders, who confront cyclocrosscompetitions 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 frommud and dust, guaranteeing that the performance features are maintained over time.
The Bora CX wheels weigh 1350 grams.
BORA ONE CX WHEELS
special double seal
THE RACING SPEED FAMILY
IS EXPANDINGNEW 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 80and 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 thatdistinguishes 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 easyto handle, the new Racing XLR 80mm has been designed to better penetrate the air and at the same timeguarantee extreme acceleration and manoeuvrability, even with a side wind.
Tested first in the wind tunnel and then on the road, the new 80mm wheels guarantee an optimum level ofaerodynamic 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 withCULT 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 theconsistently correct and aerodynamic position of the spoke.
Racing Speed XLR 80 Dark Label Racing Speed XLR 80
All the wheels employ Two-to-One™ spokepattern: on the rear wheel, 18 stainless steelaero spokes that maximise the efficiency oftransferring the athlete’s power to the wheel,and on the front wheel, 16 radial spokes instainless steel with aerodynamic profile.
The new Racing Speed XLR 80 wheelset weighsin at 1540g (715g + 825g), an extremelycompetitive weight compared to analogouswheels available on the market.
In addition, in response to the new market trend wherewe are seeing a proliferation of matte black frames,Fulcrum decided to create a special colouring for theRacing Speed 50mm and Racing Speed XLR 50mm and80mm. The new version will be called Dark Label andwill have the same technical features as the RacingSpeed and Racing Speed XLR models.
Rim
Material: Carbon fibre
Profile: aerodynamic
Height: 80 mm
Hub
Material: Body in carbon fibre, flanges in aluminium
Balls/Bearings: CULT technology: ceramic balls and Cronitect® bearings
Compatibility RL: Campagnolo - Shimano
Spokes
Material: Steel
Profile: Aero with differentiated thickness
Spoking: Radial front 16 spokes, 2:1 rear 18 spokes
Nipples Aluminium self-locking
Weight 1540g (715g + 825g)
Racing Speed XLR 50 Dark Label
Racing Speed 50 Dark Label