Campagnolo Super Record RS group spotted in Taipei
Campagnolo Super Record RS group spotted in Taipei
New racing-focused tweaks improve shift performance over standard package
Can't wait to get your own Campagnolo Super Record RS group? Unfortunately, we don't know yet when it'll be available or how much it'll cost - and for now, Campagnolo isn't saying much
Can't wait to get your own Campagnolo Super Record RS group? Unfortunately, we don't know yet when it'll be available or how much it'll cost - and for now, Campagnolo isn't saying much - James Huang/Future Publishing
We spotted a new Campagnolo Super Record RS group at the Taipei Cycle Show - James Huang/Future Publishing
The new Campagnolo Super Record RS crankarms feature only a graphic change. The chainrings have apparently been reshaped, however, for faster shifting under power - James Huang/Future Publishing
Aside from the inner link, just about every structural component on the Campagnolo Super Record RS rear derailleur is made of carbon fiber - James Huang/Future Publishing
The tweaked Campagnolo Super Record RS front derailleur is said to include a stiffer cage than the standard version - James Huang/Future Publishing
Campagnolo hasn't announced how much the Super Record RS group will cost but you can bet that it will command a pretty penny over the standard version - James Huang/Future Publishing
Titanium half-spindles are bonded to each crankarm - James Huang/Future Publishing
Campagnolo says the levers have been slightly reshaped in response to pro rider feedback - James Huang/Future Publishing
We expected that the thumb paddles on the new Campagnolo Super Record RS Ergopower levers would have been offset lower as on the company's EPS levers, but they look to be in the standard location here - James Huang/Future Publishing
The 'RS' designation has great significance in motorsports, signifying top-level race gear - James Huang/Future Publishing
Changes on the levers are hidden away inside the bodies - James Huang/Future Publishing
The brakes look to be carried over from the standard Campagnolo Super Record version - James Huang/Future Publishing
Campagnolo will soon announce a new Super Record RS group – but we spotted an early sample here at the Taipei Cycle Show on Colnago's brand-new C60. There's little to distinguish the RS package visually from Super Record but Campagnolo tells us that several hidden tweaks have been put in place to boost the shift performance.
"It's a new version of Super Record that we developed with the sponsored athletes who choose to ride mechanical," Campagnolo press manager Joshua Riddle told BikeRadar. "While quite similar to the previous version, several angles and shapes were modified in order to further improve performance."
"Previously under World Tour riders under a normal Super Record paint job — camo if you will — this new paint scheme was done to differentiate it," Riddle continued. "As it was done with pro teams with which we partner as OEM suppliers, they wanted to test the waters regarding demand using Taipei as a good opportunity to get feedback."
Campagnolo says the levers have been slightly reshaped in response to pro rider feedback: campagnolo says the levers have been slightly reshaped in response to pro rider feedback - James Huang/Future Publishing
Riddle declined to go in depth on the exact technical details regarding how the RS group has been improved. He did say, however, that the front derailleur cage construction and shape have been modified, the chainring teeth are slightly changed, and there are also a few differences inside the Ergopower levers.
The tweaked campagnolo super record rs front derailleur is said to include a stiffer cage than the standard version: the tweaked campagnolo super record rs front derailleur is said to include a stiffer cage than the standard version - James Huang/Future Publishing
"I can't go into much more detail without giving out trade secrets but the result is really reliable and quick shifting that's getting even better."
We spotted a new campagnolo super record rs group at the taipei cycle show: we spotted a new campagnolo super record rs group at the taipei cycle show - James Huang/Future Publishing
Currently, we also don't have information on the group's anticipated retail pricing or availability. But just as in the motorsports world from which the 'RS' badging is derived, you can bet that it'll cost a pretty penny to put those letters on your machine.
James Huang is BikeRadar's former technical editor. After leaving BikeRadar in 2016, he worked at CyclingTips and Escape Collective. He now runs the Substack cycling publication N-1 Bikes.
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