Back in the 80s Shimano raised the bar in metallurgy and component technology and Campagnolo had to struggle to close the gap.  It’s been a brutal battle ever since; attack after attack.  However, today, Monday, November 7th, Campy reportedly had a press release in Sicily for their much talked about electronic gruppo.

Bicycling Magazine has published an article in their current issue: The Italian Job. You’ll find the article on the website; www.bicycling.com {the publication has been timed very well with the press release}.   Follow the link to see more photos of the EPS components.

Also visit Road.cc to read an even better article {with great photos} [that's where I got the picture on the  left].

The gruppo weighs an estimated 1,938 grams {1938 grams = 4.3 lbs} [~200 grams lighter than Di2 and claims a longer battery life] (200 grams = 7  ounces | ~1/2 lb) [that must include the battery].

Note: Apparently Stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia (May 12, 2011)  was won by Francisco José Ventoso Alberdi on a bike equipped with Campy’s EPS {electronic gruppo}.

Yo lo quiero. B’Animaux.