Campagnolo Ekar 13-Speed Hydraulic Ergo Lever and Caliper Set

For the new gravel & all-road focused Ekar groupset Campagnolo have taken the best of their classic controls technology and adapted it for this riding category.

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.

Technology

One Lever - One Action

Lever 1 brake

Lever 2 up-shifting

Lever 3 down-shifting

Just like the mechanical versions, the levers are natural and intuitive to use. Activating the levers reproduces and follows the movement of the chain on the sprockets. For example, lever 2 of the right Ergopower, which is pressed from right to left, moves the rear derailleur and makes chain shift up by one sprocket from right to left, copying the exact movement.

Ultra-Shift

The Ultra-Shift control by Campagnolo is regarded by everyone as the fastest and most precise. Thanks to the Ultra-Shift patented system; you can move the chain simultaneously up 3 sprockets and then 5 down.

Furthermore, the lever design allows for an ever lighter shifting, whilst maintaining the "click" sound featured on all Campagnolo controls.

Ergopower Controls

Ergonomics:

The shape of the body conforms to your hands perfectly. The body of the control reproduces exactly the asymmetry of the human hand. This increases the contact with the palm and allows for various riding positions, ensuring maximum safety in all riding positions.

Comfort:

The shape allows you to easily reach the levers, regardless of your riding position and the size of your hands. The studies conducted on the position of cyclists' hands, showed three different steering positions depending on the course and the steering style. Based on these studies, Campagnolo created the particular and exclusive form of the Ergopower controls that enable you to steer with safety and comfort. The Vari-Cushion system is the shock absorber that envelops the body of the controls. The particular geometry of the hoods made of material of variable density, stretchy and hypoallergenic, absorbs vibrations, enabling you to stay in the saddle for many hours without hand fatigue.

Effective Braking:

The lever's Ultra-Shift shape lets you squeeze the brakes with greater power. In particular, it allows you to brake powerfully and promptly when the hands are gripping high up. This is a plus that will allow professionals to chat with greater peace of mind before getting on with the serious business.

Features

• One-Lever-One Action: for precise, quick shifting and positive engagement every time
• Vari-Cushion Hoods: comfortable safe grip with a surface that’s easy to keep clean
• New thumb lever: easy to activate from any handlebar position including the drops
• Enhanced Grip: additional laser etched texture on the lever blades and controls, for sweat and water resistance
• Ergonomic adjustable reach: to suit any hand or finger size
• Suitable for gravel and all-road riding

Specification

• Weight: 420g Per Pair

Please ensure you have a 13-speed compatible wheelset to be use this product.

If you would like to use 160mm rotors, then you will need to use the Disc mount adapters (CPS993A/B).