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Anne-Marije Rook

Campagnolo’s new gravel groupset may just be better than the higher-end version: a first ride review of the Campagnolo Ekar GT groupset

Campagnolo Ekar GT gravel groupset.

When Campagnolo released its first gravel groupset in 2020, it was the first of the 'big three' drivetrain manufacturers to break into the 13-speed cassettes while also producing the lightest gravel groupset on the market. 

Positioned as a premium choice for riders seeking top-notch performance in mixed-terrain conditions, the Ekar groupset offers superior braking, precise (albeit high-maintenance) shifting and, of course, that signature Italian flare. Aided by the Pandemic's bicycle boom, the Ekar gruppo became Campagnolo's most successful launch yet.

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