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Is Campagnolo Athena any good?

Kobe Glover

Is Campagnolo Athena any good?

One of the most striking and attractive things about the Athena is that it uses more polished aluminium and a lot less carbon than its more expensive cousins, although it shares the same engineering. With the retro revival, this makes it perfect for an old school-looking build.

What level is Campagnolo Athena?

level 11
Athena is the only entry-level 11-speed drivetrain delivering class-beating performance. Cutting edge technology accessible to all.

What are the different levels of Campagnolo?

Campagnolo groupsets: different levels explained

  • Centaur: 11-speed.
  • Chorus: 12-speed.
  • Record: 12-speed.
  • Record EPS: 12-speed electronic.
  • Super Record: 12-speed.
  • Super Record EPS: 12-speed electronic.

When did Campagnolo introduce 12-speed?

April 2018
In April 2018 Campagnolo launched 12-speed Record and Super Record groupsets, and in 2020, the company launched Campagnolo Ekar, a 13-speed groupset aimed at gravel riders. Campagnolo has focused on road cycling and track cycling.

Is Campagnolo Athena discontinued?

Some will remember Athena as a road groupset that was discontinued in 1998. It’s now back for 2010 as Campagnolo trickles its new 11-speed technology to a lower price point. The new groupset opts for a silver finish, with most of the components made from aluminium to keep the price low.

Which SRAM groupset is best?

Best SRAM Mountain Bike Groupset Buying Guide

  • SRAM’s groupsets are sought-after for their industry-leading weight-saving properties.
  • SRAM SX Eagle is the brand’s entry-level groupset.
  • XX1 Eagle AXS is SRAM’s top-end drivetrain collection, used by many professional riders in elite competition.

Who uses Campagnolo?

Component swaps. Campagnolo now has four teams using its Super Record EPS drivetrain (AG2R Citroen, Cofidis, Lotto-Soudal and UAE Team Emirates), one up on 2020. There are two teams on SRAM (Trek-Segafredo and Movistar), while everyone else is using Shimano Dura-Ace Di2.

When was Campagnolo Athena discontinued?

1998
Some will remember Athena as a road groupset that was discontinued in 1998. It’s now back for 2010 as Campagnolo trickles its new 11-speed technology to a lower price point. The new groupset opts for a silver finish, with most of the components made from aluminium to keep the price low.

What kind of bike does Campagnolo Athena have?

While Campy’s carbon-infused Super Record, Record and Chorus groups are super sexy, there’s still something to be said for the way Athena’s high-gloss polished aluminium parts pop off a bike – especially an elegant steel or titanium model.

Which is the best lever for Campagnolo Athena?

The following performance statements can blanket all of Campagnolo 11-speed groups and hold true for Athena. The ErgoPower lever shape paired with Campy’s dual compound hood is the most comfortable lever on the market, though some may not prefer the thumb operated cable release lever.

Which is better SRAM record or Campagnolo Athena?

In fact, you’d be hard pressed to differentiate between Athena and Record, performance wise, without looking down at the components while riding or a scale. Campagnolo absolutely rivals SRAM in terms of the consistency of performance throughout the range of their groups.

Which is the best 11 speed group in Campagnolo?

Athena’s performance in the latter case for someone with two bikes and a higher-level 11-speed group is possibly its most impressive feat, as it generally performs as well as any of Campy’s other 11-speed groups. The following performance statements can blanket all of Campagnolo 11-speed groups and hold true for Athena.