Among aficionados, the names Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati invoke such physiological responses as sweaty palms and elevated heart rate. These names represent the best of world-class engineering and mechanics: simplicity, elegance, the symbiosis of form and function, and a passion to remain on top of the competitive food chain. Similarly, among the tifosi, the name Campagnolo represents the paramount of cycling components.
Founded in 1933 by Italian cyclist Tullio Campagnolo, Campagnolo manufacturing started a revolution in sports; namely, the development and manufacture of precision products to enhance athletic performance. From Campagnolo’s original passion come many of what we today take for granted in cycling componentry, including quick-release wheels, shifting rear gears via articulated parallelogram derailleurs, and 10-speed cassettes. For many years the finest bicycle makers in the world thought only one thought when they needed components for their bikes: Campagnolo.
Today, Campagnolo enjoys its reputation as the world’s finest maker of high-end gruppos. The Campagnolo Record gruppo is seen by many cyclists as the gruppo unmatched in its performance, longevity, lightweight properties, and desirability. Campagnolo has been named by the Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s most identifiable brands in sport, and Campagnolo’s racing tradition ensure that it reigns King with more victories than all of its competitors combined.
For a full range of Campagnolo gruppos, stop by Cadence and experience first-hand the beauty and the passion behind these Italian works of art.