From the flexibleness of a single bike that rides as simply on asphalt because it does on tracks and trails, to the wildest bike-packing adventures, gravel presents an inclusive dimension of recent biking. That is the goal that Campagnolo has in thoughts with its new Ekar GT groupset teamed with Zonda GT wheels, the place the suffix GT for Gran Turismo stands for these cyclists who’ve adopted ‘don’t maintain again’ as their motto.
Ekar GT was born to be versatile. The new single chainring 1×13 drivetrain permits for the mix of 4 cassette choices (9/36, 9/42, 10/44 and 10/48) with 5 chainrings (44, 42, 40, 38 and the brand new 36). This wide selection of prospects signifies that everybody will get to decide on the gear ratio that fits their specific wants.
The new crankset in aluminum ensures optimum transmission due to Extremely-Torque™ and ProTech™ applied sciences, along with the comfort of with the ability to change the chainring with out having to dismantle the crankset itself. The drivetrain is designed to be straightforward and intuitive. Easy adjusting and the presence of the clutch will probably be appreciated by each probably the most demanding and newbie cyclists. The similar drivetrain housing for all of the cassettes makes for quick becoming of the chosen gear ratio.
Drawing on expertise with Ekar, the brand new Ekar GT groupset has a much bigger pulley to stop mud accumulating and make cleansing simpler. The new ergonomics of the controls assure a snug match for the palm of the hand and a lever attain adjustment to swimsuit any measurement of hand. All of the supplies have been chosen additionally for his or her energy, to enhance sturdiness and upkeep. Weighing simply 2,700 grams, the brand new Campagnolo groupset stands out additionally due to its new graphics that includes the Winged Wheel and the Ekar GT emblem in tone-on-tone colours.
Gravel meets street within the new Zonda GT wheels, a strategic versatile product that integrates completely with Ekar GT and turns into a part of the perfect vary for a lot of cyclists. With its distinctive G3 sample of spokes in 8 teams, this pair of wheels is produced solely in a disc-brake model and weighs 1,690 grams. 23-millimeter inner mattress, N3W freewheel physique and 29-millimeter profile peak full the outline.
Ekar GT and Zonda GT will stand out due to their superior magnificence at a worth that extends the bottom of customers wanting to hitch the Campagnolo world.
- The Ekar GT groupset has a retail worth of $ 1.599 and € 1.490.
- Zonda GT wheels have a retail worth of $ 749 and € 690.
- Extra data at: campagnolo.com
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