Every single component is realised to excel, but it is the perfection of the whole that guarantees the result. Materials, dimensions and design: nothing is left to chance. It is only in this way that you get a groupset of components with superior performance.

Be one of the first riders to get your hands on Campagnolo's new Athena 11 speed groupset. This is the carbon version, with the carbon UT chainset (compact available) which has a claimed weight of just 2239g. Which at this price is magnificent. Campagnolo are so confident in their 11-speed adventures that they are offering a 4 year warranty on this drivetrain (subject to registering after purchasing).

• Ultra-torque carbon chainset: tandard/compact available. Supersize design. The chainring has a new design that increases its rigidity for greater power transfer .Eight pins on outer chainring. Synchronisation of the Ultra-Shift chainrings. The new 11s chainrings have been designed in such a way as to have two sectors specialised for ascent and two for descent, which makes shifting much faster and without hesitation.
• Athena 11speed UltraShift Ergopower levers: Body with asymmetrical design: More comfortable position when the hands are resting on the controls. AluCarbon lever: Carbon fibre with aluminium core for long-term reliability, stiffness, mechanical resistance and corrosion resistance, a long life cycle, and an aggressive racing look. Vari-Cushion. The lever hoods incorporate Vari-Cushion technology developed by Campagnolo, which gives a different consistency depending on the point: softer where it serves to dampen vibrations, firmer where the hands need to have greater sensitivity and grip. Mechanisms in low friction polymers. The mechanisms of the controls are made of special low friction polymers that make shifting very light and maintain extremely high precision over time.
• Athena 11speed Front mech (braze on) : Inner cage with Ultra Shift 11s geometry. Special design considerably increases the swiftness of shifting under stress, and thanks to the funnel shape, in the resting position it allows the most extreme chain crossing without annoying friction. Steel plate. The plate is made of steel with special anti-friction treatments.
• Athena 11 speed Rear mech: Ultra-Shift front plate in aluminium: Increased rigidity for precision shifting, reduces play, prolongs life cycle and is resistant to corrosion. Ultra-Shift Parallelogram. Increases rigidity and therefore the speed and precision of shifting, and reduces the weight. Pulleys in special material. A material that reduces the weight and dampens the annoying vibrations of the chain.
• Outboard Ultra Torque BB
• Chorus 11-speed chain: 5.5mm wide with Ni-PTFE treatment for long life. Ultra-Link connecting system.
• Athena Brakeset: Skeleton design with Ergal screws. Differentiated brakes. The front brake provides strong stopping power, while the rear brake serves to modulate braking and prevent the rear wheel from locking.
• Chorus 11 speed cassette: Steel sprockets, treated with nickel-chrome for increased life. Ultra-Shift toothing design. The special design of the teeth optimises shifting especially in the descent phase of the chain.