The special edition is based on the top-of-the-range Super Record Wireless model, which TOUR has already tested extensively.
The "S" version offers a wider gear range at a more favourable price. Bora WTO carbon wheels have also been designed to match, so that the groupset and wheels are tone-on-tone.
Increasing transmission range
The road bike groupset is designed to provide the right gear ratio for road cyclists of all levels. Larger chainrings and larger cassettes are new. Previously there were cranksets with 45-29, 48-32 and 50-34 teeth. The "S" version adds 52-36, 53-39 and 54-39 chainring combinations. Each of the six can be combined with the three cassettes: 10-27, 10-29 and 11-32 (new).
The Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless gear system therefore offers a wider gear range than the Super Record Wireless without the "S", but should work and shift just as precisely and reliably. In our test, the Super Record proved to be durable and reliable, both when changing from one chainring to another and when changing gears on the cassette. The latter required precise alignment of the rear derailleur under each individual sprocket beforehand.
Around 1200 euros cheaper
At 5200 euros (RRP), the top-of-the-range groupset is very expensive. The new S groupset is already available for just under 4000 euros and is therefore around 1200 euros cheaper. The quality and functions of the big sister are carried over, while the "S" version uses different materials in some cases - resulting in 150 grams more weight. In other words, you can save 150 times eight euros for every gram of extra weight.
Prices
- Price Super Record S Wireless groupset: 3,990 euros
- Bora Ultra WTO Matt Edition wheels 3,800 euros
- Bora WTO Matt Edition wheels: 2,700 euros
Sandra Schuberth
Editor
