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Campagnolo Ekar Ergopower Controls

For Ekar, we have made detailed gravel-orientated modifications to the popular and ergonomic Campagnolo Ergopowers control levers, and retained the inherent design of the system because of its renowned precision, and comfort with the Vari-Cushion™ hood.

With differentiated levers you’ll never get a wrong shift – even in the tough environment of off-road riding and racing,Campagnolo’s tried and tested One-Lever-One-Action philosophy ensures no-confusion control.

Lever 3 is redesigned, with a larger C-shape, easy to reach with your right thumb while riding on the tops – the most often-used hand positions for gravel riders.

Ekar Ergopower levers feature reach regulation adjustments, to fit your hand and finger size and suit the demands of your riding style. To further enhance control in gravel riding, Ekar Ergopowers' aluminum lever blade and controls’ surface coating finish is laser-cut with additional texture to increase your grip, whatever the conditions.

The lasered pattern is also resistant to wear from sweat, dirt and cleaning agents – a gravel-proof solution. The internal Ultra-Shift™ mechanism controls the 13-speed rear derailleur, enabling you to up-shift by up to 3 sprockets in a single movement.

The security of single downshifts is ideally suited to gravel riding on slippery, undulating and unpredictable surfaces.

ERGOPOWER™ CONTROLS

ERGONOMICS

The body of the controls reproduces the anatomy of the hand exactly: innovative design that increases the surface in contact with the palm and offers various possible positions. Campagnolo Ergopower controls in this way ensure maximum safety in all riding positions.

DESIGNED FOR COMFORT

The shape of Ergopower™ controls lets you reach the brake levers easily regardless of your riding position and hand size.

Campagnolo created the special exclusive shape of Ergopower™ controls after years spent studying ergonomics, researching the perfect position for the cyclist’s hands, depending on course and steering style.

The immediately noticeable result is that these Ergopower™ controls enable extremely safe comfortable steering conditions. The control hoods are made from a variable-density, hypoallergenic, stretchy material that absorbs vibrations, meaning you can cycle for hours without hand fatigue.

BRAKING EFFICIENCY

The same studies of ergonomics have also resulted in the Ultra-Shift™ shape of the brake levers. Their special geometry lets you squeeze the brakes with more power. With a high grip in particular, you can brake very powerfully and promptly.

A plus that allows pro cyclists to manage the various pedaling stages with fewer worries. Ergopower controls are an iconic product used on all Campagnolo groupsets for racing bikes and gravel groupsets.

ONE LEVER ONE ACTION

Lever 1 brake Lever 2 up-shifting Lever 3 down-shifting Each lever has its own function. The controls have been programmed so that using the levers becomes natural and intuitive.

Actioning the levers reproduces and accompanies the movement of the chain on the sprockets. For example, lever 2 on the right-hand Ergopower, works from right to left, moves the gear and makes the chain move up a sprocket from right to left, copying the movement exactly.

It is always possible to customize the gear levers so that each cyclist can choose the up- and down-shifting combination on the controls and front derailleur to suit their personal preferences.

ULTRA-SHIFT™ SYSTEM

SPRINT AHEAD AND LEAVE YOUR RIVALS MOTIONLESS.

The Campagnolo® Ultra-Shift control is renowned for being the fastest and most precise. Thanks to the Ultra-Shift patented system; you can move the chain simultaneously up three sprockets and as many as five down. What’s more, the lever design allows for an even lighter shifting, whilst maintaining the typical click featured on all Campagnolo® controls.

ULTRA-SHIFT™ SYSTEM technology is applied to all Campagnolo mechanical groupsets for racing bikes.