The following from Campagnolo:
Branded and top-end products often become benchmark products and, as such, highly desirable, to the extent that they are often copied, in this way fuelling the global forgery market.
The exclusiveness of the Campagnolo components and wheels together with their performance and technical characteristics have become so appetizing that FORGERS are cloning some of our products, flooding the international markets with huge quantities of them.
Campagnolo is therefore committed to ensuring the originality of the product and, above all, to guaranteeing the safety and welfare of the cyclist. The purchase of a forged product, in fact, not only prevents performance and experience on the bike, but jeopardizes the safety of the cyclist.
Below we give 6 simple rules to follow that allow customers to be sure they are purchasing an original Campagnolo product.
1. Buy from a Campagnolo store
When purchasing Campagnolo products, it is preferable to do so in a Campagnolo Pro-Shop or a Campy Code where not only the product, but also professionalism and competence are guaranteed.
2. Check the reliability of the seller
FORGERS mainly operate on line, via ecommerce websites and online auctions. In the case of online purchases, check the reliability of the website and/or the seller before buying.
3. Check the certificate
Our most forged products so far are Bora and Hyperon wheels. When buying these wheels, check that the rim bears a label with the Certilogo® Code.
4. Do not trust too extended a guarantee
Careful, forgers often offer extended guarantees, which clearly have no value. We remind you that the Campagnolo guarantee is valid for three years, worldwide.
5. Do not trust prices that are too low
A much lower sale price than that proposed on average by other market operators is the first signal that should set alarm bells ringing.
6. Let us know
Campagnolo combats forgery by collaborating with various international companies and agencies that have already seen to the elimination from several markets of forged product sales. Your role is fundamental. Let us know if you see adverts for forged products - this will help us to take more effective action.
BUY ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY! CAMPAGNOLO AGAINST FORGERY IN DEFENSE OF SAFETY
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Monday, May 25, 2015
Campagnolo, the revolution continues
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Thursday, January 29, 2015
Campagnolo Hit by Strikes after Restructuring Plan
The following reported by BikeEurope:
The announced reorganization of the Campagnolo factory in Italy affecting 68 jobs, including the relocation of a part of the production to Romania, has caused a lot of turmoil in Italy.
Around 2005 the company, founded in Vicenza in 1933 by Tullio Campagnolo, opened its first Romanian plant. The second facility followed four years ago. Part of the production was relocated to low labour cost Romania.
Relocation to Romania
Until now the relocation hadn't affected the Campagnolo plant and headquarter in Italy. The news on the reorganization spread through the social media first, it was picked-up by the Italian media and finally confirmed by a brief note from Campagnolo early this week: 68 out of 399 workers of the Vicenza plant will be laid-off, mainly in the manufacturing areas.
Campagnolo management announcement
Trade unions also issued a press release stating that, "In a meeting which was held Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Campagnolo management announced to employees' representatives and trade unions (FIM CISL and the regional FIOM CGIL) their intention to proceed with a substantial reorganization. This will affect the company's main facility in Vicenza."
The management decision to lay-off 68 people caused a real turmoil and two days ago, Campagnolo workers marched on to strike, starting from the company's plants towards the Vicenza trade fair.
Statement Campagnolo
According to Campagnolo's statement, the reorganization is inevitable to ensure production continuity on the Vicenza site, which also houses the Group's R&D and all activities related to the development of new products and the implementation of new technologies. "The plan aims to recover market shares and margins that have eroded in recent years, due to the declined competitiveness of our Italian facilities. For the future the company wants to focus on innovation and product development. Thanks to future investments Campagnolo firmly declares the continuation of some production departments like for high-end components, in Vicenza."
Facing new challenges
The trade union objected to the plan, not only for the loss of jobs and partial demolition of the historical site of Campagnolo, but also because, "It does not include any real intention to invest to make the Vicenza plants more efficient and increase its competitiveness, in order to face the new challenges of the global market," as the press release of the Italian trade union stated.
When asked, Campagnolo Press Manager Joshua Riddle confirmed the news on the reorganization and stated that the company did not want to comment further.
Photos from Veneto media:
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The announced reorganization of the Campagnolo factory in Italy affecting 68 jobs, including the relocation of a part of the production to Romania, has caused a lot of turmoil in Italy.
Around 2005 the company, founded in Vicenza in 1933 by Tullio Campagnolo, opened its first Romanian plant. The second facility followed four years ago. Part of the production was relocated to low labour cost Romania.
Relocation to Romania
Until now the relocation hadn't affected the Campagnolo plant and headquarter in Italy. The news on the reorganization spread through the social media first, it was picked-up by the Italian media and finally confirmed by a brief note from Campagnolo early this week: 68 out of 399 workers of the Vicenza plant will be laid-off, mainly in the manufacturing areas.
Campagnolo management announcement
Trade unions also issued a press release stating that, "In a meeting which was held Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Campagnolo management announced to employees' representatives and trade unions (FIM CISL and the regional FIOM CGIL) their intention to proceed with a substantial reorganization. This will affect the company's main facility in Vicenza."
The management decision to lay-off 68 people caused a real turmoil and two days ago, Campagnolo workers marched on to strike, starting from the company's plants towards the Vicenza trade fair.
Statement Campagnolo
According to Campagnolo's statement, the reorganization is inevitable to ensure production continuity on the Vicenza site, which also houses the Group's R&D and all activities related to the development of new products and the implementation of new technologies. "The plan aims to recover market shares and margins that have eroded in recent years, due to the declined competitiveness of our Italian facilities. For the future the company wants to focus on innovation and product development. Thanks to future investments Campagnolo firmly declares the continuation of some production departments like for high-end components, in Vicenza."
Facing new challenges
The trade union objected to the plan, not only for the loss of jobs and partial demolition of the historical site of Campagnolo, but also because, "It does not include any real intention to invest to make the Vicenza plants more efficient and increase its competitiveness, in order to face the new challenges of the global market," as the press release of the Italian trade union stated.
When asked, Campagnolo Press Manager Joshua Riddle confirmed the news on the reorganization and stated that the company did not want to comment further.
Photos from Veneto media:
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Saturday, December 13, 2014
Campagnolo to Open Webstore, Corkscrew to be Featured
Campagnolo is soon going to be opening the Campagnolo Webstore, a new section of the official website. The first product to be featured is the sale of the famous Campagnolo BIG corkscrew, a product designed 60 years ago by the founder Tullio Campagnolo and still an iconic symbol of the Made in Italy.
What Campagnolo has to say about their Cavatappi (corkscrew):
Aside from the quick release skewer, the Campagnolo Cavatappi (Corkscrew) is quite possibly the Campagnolo product that has lasted the longest without any need for improvements to its original design. A testament to just how functional, precise and groundbreaking this piece was and continues to be, the Campagnolo Cavatappi is identical in almost every way to its original version.
The Campagnolo company takes pride in producing the most innovative and performance oriented cycling components available the world over. For over 80 years the company has produced elegant and extremely functional components and wheels that have won the most prestigious races at the highest level. The name of the company comes from Tullio Campagnolo whose passion for cycling was only superseded by his desire to innovate unique and functional products to improve the cycling experience. From the very first quick release to the cycling transmission, Tullio Campagnolo was able to invent and improve upon products that would forever change the world of cycling. Producing cycling components, transmissions and wheels that were considered to be not only functionally marvelous but were regarded as works of art, often times being compared to the intricate beauty put forth by the best timepieces.
However, his clinical mind and desire to find mechanical solutions to common problems led him to innovate in other areas outside of cycling. Just as cycling is deeply imbedded into the Italian culture, so is the production (and consumption) of wine.
Tullio on several occasions noticed the less than efficient manner in which wine bottle openers would remove corks, often times breaking them or leaving residue.
As legend tells it...
the last straw came about while Tullio was entertaining a group of important friends. With a bottle of some of the finest wine in his collection in hand, he proceeded to open only to find that the dated cork left a great deal of residue inside the bottle… making a poor impression out of a gesture meant to make a positive one. Surely there was a mechanical solution to this problem and with the same clinical analysis and inventor’s spirit, Tullio set out to produce what did not exist; the perfect “Cavatappi” .
While he wasn’t seeking to win the Tour de France or give Eddy Merkcx a technological advantage over his adversaries, Tullio held his Cavatappi design to the same scrutiny and standards as any other Campagnolo product destined for the racing steeds of the world’s best athletes. So true was his desire to produce a solution worthy of the Campagnolo name that not only were countless hours spent designing and developing prototypes, but parts from the most prestigious cycling products of the time were incorporated into its final design. While it wasn’t to change the world of cycling, it did change the way wine was opened in northern Italy… and beyond.
A trip to the area surrounding Vicenza serves as proof to not only how popular the Cavatappi has become but also to its solid and flawless construction. One need only enter into any restaurant or trattoria to find a Campagnolo Cavatappi from more than 30 years ago still performing its task as elegantly and perfectly as when it opened its first bottle. In part its diffusion is certainly due to the famous name Campagnolo but more importantly, the cavatappi became omnipresent in the Veneto region because of its own personal fame for being the most functional and long-lasting wine opener ever seen.
The Cavatappi is not simply a fine product that happens to come from the Campagnolo factory. It has earned its name. The materials were painstakingly selected and meticulously crafted into a fine tool that, just like its cycling componentry counterparts, is both functionally perfect and elegant. It passes through the same quality controls and is held to the exact standards as every Campagnolo product, meant to wear in as opposed to wear out.
Even at first glance the particular nature of this fine tool is apparent. It’s extremely large size was intentionally incorporated into its design to ensure that flawless cork removal was guaranteed no matter the size or shape of any bottle. To aid in this respect a telescopic “bell” was added to ensure that the cavatappi was “intelligent” enough to conform to any bottle and compensate for any need for more grip during the pulling phase of its movement. The beautiful wings, in addition to giving a somewhat angelic appearance when opened, allow for a completely symmetric movement that concentrates its pulling force directly above the cork. These features all centered around a painstakingly crafted corkscrew come together to remove perfectly even the oldest corks from the most prized bottles of wine.
As a point of information, Campagnolo has made a version of this is in gold:
There is also a rare "Record" version (see here). And, for Campagnolo's 75th anniversary there were numbered Cavatappi made (see here).
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What Campagnolo has to say about their Cavatappi (corkscrew):
Aside from the quick release skewer, the Campagnolo Cavatappi (Corkscrew) is quite possibly the Campagnolo product that has lasted the longest without any need for improvements to its original design. A testament to just how functional, precise and groundbreaking this piece was and continues to be, the Campagnolo Cavatappi is identical in almost every way to its original version.
The Campagnolo company takes pride in producing the most innovative and performance oriented cycling components available the world over. For over 80 years the company has produced elegant and extremely functional components and wheels that have won the most prestigious races at the highest level. The name of the company comes from Tullio Campagnolo whose passion for cycling was only superseded by his desire to innovate unique and functional products to improve the cycling experience. From the very first quick release to the cycling transmission, Tullio Campagnolo was able to invent and improve upon products that would forever change the world of cycling. Producing cycling components, transmissions and wheels that were considered to be not only functionally marvelous but were regarded as works of art, often times being compared to the intricate beauty put forth by the best timepieces.
However, his clinical mind and desire to find mechanical solutions to common problems led him to innovate in other areas outside of cycling. Just as cycling is deeply imbedded into the Italian culture, so is the production (and consumption) of wine.
Tullio on several occasions noticed the less than efficient manner in which wine bottle openers would remove corks, often times breaking them or leaving residue.
As legend tells it...
the last straw came about while Tullio was entertaining a group of important friends. With a bottle of some of the finest wine in his collection in hand, he proceeded to open only to find that the dated cork left a great deal of residue inside the bottle… making a poor impression out of a gesture meant to make a positive one. Surely there was a mechanical solution to this problem and with the same clinical analysis and inventor’s spirit, Tullio set out to produce what did not exist; the perfect “Cavatappi” .
While he wasn’t seeking to win the Tour de France or give Eddy Merkcx a technological advantage over his adversaries, Tullio held his Cavatappi design to the same scrutiny and standards as any other Campagnolo product destined for the racing steeds of the world’s best athletes. So true was his desire to produce a solution worthy of the Campagnolo name that not only were countless hours spent designing and developing prototypes, but parts from the most prestigious cycling products of the time were incorporated into its final design. While it wasn’t to change the world of cycling, it did change the way wine was opened in northern Italy… and beyond.
A trip to the area surrounding Vicenza serves as proof to not only how popular the Cavatappi has become but also to its solid and flawless construction. One need only enter into any restaurant or trattoria to find a Campagnolo Cavatappi from more than 30 years ago still performing its task as elegantly and perfectly as when it opened its first bottle. In part its diffusion is certainly due to the famous name Campagnolo but more importantly, the cavatappi became omnipresent in the Veneto region because of its own personal fame for being the most functional and long-lasting wine opener ever seen.
The Cavatappi is not simply a fine product that happens to come from the Campagnolo factory. It has earned its name. The materials were painstakingly selected and meticulously crafted into a fine tool that, just like its cycling componentry counterparts, is both functionally perfect and elegant. It passes through the same quality controls and is held to the exact standards as every Campagnolo product, meant to wear in as opposed to wear out.
Even at first glance the particular nature of this fine tool is apparent. It’s extremely large size was intentionally incorporated into its design to ensure that flawless cork removal was guaranteed no matter the size or shape of any bottle. To aid in this respect a telescopic “bell” was added to ensure that the cavatappi was “intelligent” enough to conform to any bottle and compensate for any need for more grip during the pulling phase of its movement. The beautiful wings, in addition to giving a somewhat angelic appearance when opened, allow for a completely symmetric movement that concentrates its pulling force directly above the cork. These features all centered around a painstakingly crafted corkscrew come together to remove perfectly even the oldest corks from the most prized bottles of wine.
As a point of information, Campagnolo has made a version of this is in gold:
There is also a rare "Record" version (see here). And, for Campagnolo's 75th anniversary there were numbered Cavatappi made (see here).
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Monday, November 3, 2014
Mister GHIBLI
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Sunday, August 3, 2014
Rarity: the Campagnolo Tennis Racquet
In the 1974 Campagnolo catalog, No. 17, there is an image (above) on page 9 of a tennis racquet with this text:
"Campagnolo also produces articles for the gifts and sports trades. Among the former let us remember the patented giant cork-screws permitting even the most resistant corks to be easily and safely extracted, and the nut-crackers, which do not break but do crack the nuts.
With the latter are now included tennis rackets made of special ultralightweight alloys."
In the past we have had blog entries about the corkscrews and nutcrackers. In this entry from 2010 we featured a rare gold nutcracker and mentioned that we had yet to ever see the tennis racquet mentioned int he 1974 catalog. We wondered if it actually existed.
This week the owner of such a racquet contacted me and has permitted me to use the photos of it. The owner wrote, "My husband and I owned a bicycle shop in Seattle called "The Cyclery" in 1973 and the racquet was given to us by Campy. It was never strung and used. It has the name Condor on it, has a white cover, was made in Italy, and has Campagnolo stickers on each side."
We'll reach out to Campagnolo to see if we can learn about the Condor branding.
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Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Campagnolo Announces Chorus Level EPS, New Crankset Design
Campagnolo has announced Chorus EPS, their newest electronic groupset. The gruppo includes a new crankset design using a four spider arm that allows the installation of both standard and compact chainrings (ex. 53/39, 52/36, 50/34).
Visit www.campagnolo.com for more details.
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Sunday, May 11, 2014
New Campagnolo Gruppo Coming....When?
Spotted by James Huang for cyclingnews.com where Campagnolo prototype cranksets on a Europcar bike at the Giro d'Italia. Read the story and see all the photos on www.cyclingnews.com here.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Campagnolo "Record" Wine Corkscrew
This appears to be a very early (1960s), pre-production as we know it, Campagnolo wine corkscrew. Besides having "Record" on the handles there are slight variations of design. Anyone have more information? Photos courtesy of www.speedbicycles.ch
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Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Campagnolo 80th Anniversary, An Unforgettable Day
It all began 80 years ago during a difficult race in freezing conditions with less than ideal equipment. At the base of a climb, hands frozen and nearly numb from the bitter cold, Tullio Campagnolo struggled to remove his rear wheel, cutting his hand in the process. In this very moment, having lost a race due to mechanical inefficiencies, Campagnolo decided that he would take it upon himself to find a better solution. Upon returning home he set about to design the world’s very first quick release mechanism in the back of his father’s tool store.
While it needed only to be functional, Campagnolo produced an elegant prototype, as beautiful as it was revolutionary. This all took place in 1933 but this very same process has been played out time and time again during the long 80 year history of the company.
1) Identify a need or an area to be improved
2) Continuously innovate to find unique and functional solutions.
3) Don’t settle for mere functionality, but make it elegant.
This process was established that very day in 1933 by Tullio Campagnolo but replicated hundreds and hundreds of times through the years and has become the day. Driven by the same passion for cycling that saw Tullio ride countless kilometers in grueling conditions, Campagnolo has always dedicated itself whole-heartedly into improving the cycling experience from past to present.
Passion for cycling pushed the company to work closely with the sports best athletes to not only improve their performance but also to improve cycling for the amateur.
Passion for the bicycle as a whole pushed the company to collaborate with the world’s best frame producers to find elegant and functional solutions as well. These collaborations stem back over 80 years and continue to this very day.
As this year we celebrate 80 years of continuous innovation it is only fitting that all of those with
whom we have shared and continue to share this most fantastic of journeys can take part in the festivities along with us. A celebration was held at the company headquarters during the Giro d’Italia’s arrival to Vicenza (May 22nd) where a great deal of the Campagnolo “family” were present. Regrettably there isn’t a tent large enough to hold all of the cycling enthusiasts and amateurs who have also shared this long and fantastic history with us.
However, we hope that anyone and everyone who has ridden or rides with Campagnolo will celebrate this important milestone with us. Although everyone couldn’t be with us physically to enjoy the celebration in person, we hope that you will all enjoy a brief video of the day’s events.
Enjoy the video and please share, post and tweet this video link to all who you feel will appreciate it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFfzDc04EbQ
Feel free to leave your comment, experience, foto or mark in the Campagnolo Virtual Museum after browsing around the company history at www.anniversary.campagnolo.com
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Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Campagnolo, "We share your passion"
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Monday, August 26, 2013
Campagnolo EPS V2 Battery
For the 2014 product line Campagnolo will have a new, streamlined, cyclinder shaped, battery that can be externally or internally mounted. If mounted internally a 7.2mm hole in the frame will be required to accomodate a charging port if the battery is not be be removed for charging.
For external mounting there is a special bracket:
The V2 battery replaces:
The drawings courtesy of Fair Wheel Bikes, here, which also has additional details on other 2014 Campagnolo products.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Campy CODE Shops in Italy
In January of this year Campagnolo announced a new project to identify a network of partners that would not only be a Campagnolo "Pro-Shop" but shops that are also characterized by professionalism, competence and loyalty to the brand. The project name is "Campy CODE" (Campagnolo Opinion Dealer) and to date 19 have been identified in Italy as follows:
- Cicli Capella (TO), Corso Francia 217 - Collegno
- Ciclissimo (BO), Via del Papa 309 - Crevalcore
- La Bici Di Braini (AL), Strada del Vapore 17 - Arquata Scrivia
- Bianchi Amelio (VA), Via Italia 12 - Marnate
- Somec (RA), Via San Martino 1/A - San Agata sul Santerno
- Sportissimo (MO), Via San Faustino 132/A - Modena
- Motta Roberto (MI), Via per Seregno 19 - Desio
- Dosi Valter (BO), Via Marconi 139 - Imola
- Cicli Mattio (CN), Via Donatori di Sangue 1 - Piasco
- Cicli Tonti (RN), Via S. Allende 99 - Cattolica
- Granciclismo (PN), Viale San Giovanni del Tempio 26/F - Sacile
- GTeam di Granzon (UD), Via P.Michelini 1/6 - Remanzacco
- Cicli Liotto (VI), Via Ragazzi del '99 42/44/46 - Vicenza
- Cavalera Michele (VI), Via Marangoni 56 - San Zeno di Cassola
- Cicli Fontana (VR), Via C.Battisti 128 - Domegliara di Sant'Ambrogio
- Eurovelo (TV), Viale Matteotti 89 - Vittorio Veneto
- Flarer (BZ), Via Dei Prati 8 - Merano
- Zamar Sport (VI), Piazzale dello Sport 2 - Castelfranco Veneto
- Cicli Viviani (RO), Via Stadio 16 - Taglio di Po'
In-store Campy CODE customers will be able to find highly skilled and up to date mechanics on the world of Campagnolo thanks to specific technical training across the product range, and in particular on Campagnolo EPS electronic groups.
The CODE will also be the reference point for the brand in the area for all local activities such as product test sessions devoted to new Campagnolo products. The stores will also have the earliest product news.
There may be an announcement at Eurobike, at the end of the month, about extending the program outside of Italy. In any case, if you find yourself needing Campagnolo service or information the above list should be useful.
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- Cicli Capella (TO), Corso Francia 217 - Collegno
- Ciclissimo (BO), Via del Papa 309 - Crevalcore
- La Bici Di Braini (AL), Strada del Vapore 17 - Arquata Scrivia
- Bianchi Amelio (VA), Via Italia 12 - Marnate
- Somec (RA), Via San Martino 1/A - San Agata sul Santerno
- Sportissimo (MO), Via San Faustino 132/A - Modena
- Motta Roberto (MI), Via per Seregno 19 - Desio
- Dosi Valter (BO), Via Marconi 139 - Imola
- Cicli Mattio (CN), Via Donatori di Sangue 1 - Piasco
- Cicli Tonti (RN), Via S. Allende 99 - Cattolica
- Granciclismo (PN), Viale San Giovanni del Tempio 26/F - Sacile
- GTeam di Granzon (UD), Via P.Michelini 1/6 - Remanzacco
- Cicli Liotto (VI), Via Ragazzi del '99 42/44/46 - Vicenza
- Cavalera Michele (VI), Via Marangoni 56 - San Zeno di Cassola
- Cicli Fontana (VR), Via C.Battisti 128 - Domegliara di Sant'Ambrogio
- Eurovelo (TV), Viale Matteotti 89 - Vittorio Veneto
- Flarer (BZ), Via Dei Prati 8 - Merano
- Zamar Sport (VI), Piazzale dello Sport 2 - Castelfranco Veneto
- Cicli Viviani (RO), Via Stadio 16 - Taglio di Po'
In-store Campy CODE customers will be able to find highly skilled and up to date mechanics on the world of Campagnolo thanks to specific technical training across the product range, and in particular on Campagnolo EPS electronic groups.
The CODE will also be the reference point for the brand in the area for all local activities such as product test sessions devoted to new Campagnolo products. The stores will also have the earliest product news.
There may be an announcement at Eurobike, at the end of the month, about extending the program outside of Italy. In any case, if you find yourself needing Campagnolo service or information the above list should be useful.
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Tuesday, July 16, 2013
2014 Campagnolo
Information about the new internal EPS battery, new cranksets, wheelsets, cassettes, have been posted here.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
TdF Contest: Win a Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Equipped Diamondback
Velonews is running a contest for the 2013 Tour de France with a grand prize featuring a Campagnolo Record 80th Anniversary Special Edition equipped Diamondback “Limited Edition” 2013 Podium 7 carbon road bike, plus HED Stinger 4 FR wheelset and GTO cockpit.
Contest perticipants select their choices for the overall, then make your picks for each of eight stages. Prize winners will be selected based on the highest score from the overall and individual stages, combined.
Note: All picks for the overall must be in before 8:00 a.m. GMT on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Picks for individual stages are due by 8:00 a.m. GMT on the day of the stage.
All details here.
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Contest perticipants select their choices for the overall, then make your picks for each of eight stages. Prize winners will be selected based on the highest score from the overall and individual stages, combined.
Note: All picks for the overall must be in before 8:00 a.m. GMT on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Picks for individual stages are due by 8:00 a.m. GMT on the day of the stage.
All details here.
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Friday, June 7, 2013
Campagnolo Derailleur Collection For Sale by Richard Sachs
Richard Sachs, the American framebuilder, is selling his Campagnolo derailleur collection. From his website:
"For sale is my entire collection of Campagnolo derailleurs spanning the late 1950s through the late 1980s. This is among the most complete Campagnolo derailleur collections in existence. It may be the only collection that has every single dated Campagnolo NR rear derailleur in the condition listed here. It is comprised of only NIB/NOS (New In Box/New Old Stock) components. Everything shown for sale is new, never used, not a take-off, free of tool marks, and complete as packed the day it left the loading dock at Vicenza.
To see all 29 images CLICK HERE .
All the Nuovo Record derailleurs are marked as shown. They include PATENT, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 11, and NO DATE. Every derailleur comes with the original box and the original instruction sheet.
I am including the pre-1970s derailleurs too. They are Gran Sport, Record, Sportman, Sport, Sport Extra, Valentino Extra, Nuovo Valentino, and Velox. These are all new, never used, not a take-off, free of toll marks, and complete as packed the day it left Vicenza.
The collection of single and double lever shifter assemblies shown on Flickr is included too. These are all new, never used, never mounted, no tool marks, etcetera.
There are eighteen Nuovo Record derailleurs in all. There are eight pre-NR era derailleurs. And there is a total of sixteen shift lever assemblies.
I will also include the following duplicate Nuovo Record derailleurs NOT SHOWN in the Flickr set: 1972, 1973, 1973, 1979, 1984, and 11. Also included is a steel pre-1970 Record steel derailleur. These are all also NIB/NOS. You will receive thirty three Campagnolo rear derailleurs and sixteen lever assemblies.
You can spend decades putting together a similar collection and matching the sequential dates of all the derailleurs shown. You can use the internet to assemble the same parts quicker using multiple resources. I am offering everything described and shown for $14,000. Please contact me at therichardsachs@gmail.com if you are interested."
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"For sale is my entire collection of Campagnolo derailleurs spanning the late 1950s through the late 1980s. This is among the most complete Campagnolo derailleur collections in existence. It may be the only collection that has every single dated Campagnolo NR rear derailleur in the condition listed here. It is comprised of only NIB/NOS (New In Box/New Old Stock) components. Everything shown for sale is new, never used, not a take-off, free of tool marks, and complete as packed the day it left the loading dock at Vicenza.
To see all 29 images CLICK HERE .
All the Nuovo Record derailleurs are marked as shown. They include PATENT, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 11, and NO DATE. Every derailleur comes with the original box and the original instruction sheet.
I am including the pre-1970s derailleurs too. They are Gran Sport, Record, Sportman, Sport, Sport Extra, Valentino Extra, Nuovo Valentino, and Velox. These are all new, never used, not a take-off, free of toll marks, and complete as packed the day it left Vicenza.
The collection of single and double lever shifter assemblies shown on Flickr is included too. These are all new, never used, never mounted, no tool marks, etcetera.
There are eighteen Nuovo Record derailleurs in all. There are eight pre-NR era derailleurs. And there is a total of sixteen shift lever assemblies.
I will also include the following duplicate Nuovo Record derailleurs NOT SHOWN in the Flickr set: 1972, 1973, 1973, 1979, 1984, and 11. Also included is a steel pre-1970 Record steel derailleur. These are all also NIB/NOS. You will receive thirty three Campagnolo rear derailleurs and sixteen lever assemblies.
You can spend decades putting together a similar collection and matching the sequential dates of all the derailleurs shown. You can use the internet to assemble the same parts quicker using multiple resources. I am offering everything described and shown for $14,000. Please contact me at therichardsachs@gmail.com if you are interested."
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Stories for the Italian Cycling Journal about rides, granfondos, touring, having a good time cycling in Italy, Italian cycling history, racing, etc. are always welcome. Contact me at veronaman@gmail.com.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Campagnolo 80th Anniversary Celebration in Vicenza
On May 22nd , Campagnolo celebrated its "first" 80 years of history with an event hosted at the headquarters of Vicenza.
A fantastic journey through the history and Campagnolo products, accompanied by Beppe Conti and testimonies and stories of the biggest myths of cycling.
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| Indurain, Adorni, Merckx, Gimondi |
Guests of the day included Alfredo Martini with his magical stories, Vittorio Adorni, Jan Janssen, Eddy Merckx, Francesco Moser, Greg Lemond, Miguel Indurain, Alex Zanardi and Fabrizio Macchi.
A parade of champions called to pay tribute to the inventiveness of Campagnolo, undisputed brand in the world of cycling.
But the day was rounded off with an exciting tour inside the factory where the participants were able to admire the details and workmanship of our products, the know-how learned in many years of passion and dedication.
We thank the celebrities, friends and all the guests for having shared with us an exciting day but also an important milestone for all that Campagnolo is.
One and half hour video of the celebration:
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Campagnolo, More Focus on OEM Market
Via BIKE EUROPE:
"Yesterday, Valentino Campagnolo and his family – up to the 4th generation – celebrated the 80th anniversary of his company. At this party with lots of former cycling champions, business partners and friends as well as media, a strategic change for the iconic road race parts maker was announced.
This strategy change has nothing to do with Campagnolo's results during the past four years; since the start of the economic crisis. In the 2009 – 2012 period the Italian manufacturer saw its results grow with 21%.
Nowadays Campagnolo operates two production facilities in Vicenza, Italy, two in Romania and one logistics center in Taichung, Taiwan. Next to that the company also owns seven subsidiaries located all around the world. All in all Campagnolo employs about 750 people currently.
More money from Asia
The specialist road race and accessory component maker makes increasingly more money in Asia. Here Campagnolo's revenues grew with 13% in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. In other Far Eastern countries 6.2% growth was registered in 2012 while in Europe results upped 3%. 64% of the company's turnover was made in Europe last year.
Updated strategies
Campagnolo makes the biggest part of its turnover with Aftermarket business; said marketing and sales director Lorenzo Taxis at the official part of the celebration's that marked the company's milestone. He also said that Campagnolo's Aftermarket business is changing.
"Customers used to buy frames and had it assembled with our parts into a complete bike. Now they buy ready to ride bikes which are pre-assembled. This means that our strategies have to be updated. We need to focus more on OEM business and need to provide better service to the bicycle makers and the bike brands, We are sure that our parts are suited for OEMs."
Following OEMs
When asked to elaborate on the updates strategies towards OEMs, Taxis said: "This company was very much focused on AM (Aftermarket), Now we want to focus more on OEMs. We do that by following them more closely in their ordering cycle and planning and for instance with our new logistics center in Taichung, Taiwan."
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"Yesterday, Valentino Campagnolo and his family – up to the 4th generation – celebrated the 80th anniversary of his company. At this party with lots of former cycling champions, business partners and friends as well as media, a strategic change for the iconic road race parts maker was announced.
This strategy change has nothing to do with Campagnolo's results during the past four years; since the start of the economic crisis. In the 2009 – 2012 period the Italian manufacturer saw its results grow with 21%.
Nowadays Campagnolo operates two production facilities in Vicenza, Italy, two in Romania and one logistics center in Taichung, Taiwan. Next to that the company also owns seven subsidiaries located all around the world. All in all Campagnolo employs about 750 people currently.
More money from Asia
The specialist road race and accessory component maker makes increasingly more money in Asia. Here Campagnolo's revenues grew with 13% in China, Taiwan and Hong Kong. In other Far Eastern countries 6.2% growth was registered in 2012 while in Europe results upped 3%. 64% of the company's turnover was made in Europe last year.
Updated strategies
Campagnolo makes the biggest part of its turnover with Aftermarket business; said marketing and sales director Lorenzo Taxis at the official part of the celebration's that marked the company's milestone. He also said that Campagnolo's Aftermarket business is changing.
"Customers used to buy frames and had it assembled with our parts into a complete bike. Now they buy ready to ride bikes which are pre-assembled. This means that our strategies have to be updated. We need to focus more on OEM business and need to provide better service to the bicycle makers and the bike brands, We are sure that our parts are suited for OEMs."
Following OEMs
When asked to elaborate on the updates strategies towards OEMs, Taxis said: "This company was very much focused on AM (Aftermarket), Now we want to focus more on OEMs. We do that by following them more closely in their ordering cycle and planning and for instance with our new logistics center in Taichung, Taiwan."
Follow on Twitter: ITALIANCYCJOURN or receive an email when new content is added using the "Follow by Email" button on the right side column. With more than 2,800 stories in this blog the custom search feature (right column) works best for finding subjects in the blog. There is also a translate button underneath the search button.
Stories for the Italian Cycling Journal about rides, granfondos, touring, having a good time cycling in Italy, Italian cycling history, racing, etc. are always welcome. Contact me at veronaman@gmail.com.
Monday, May 6, 2013
The CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE Bike Tour
On the eve of the start of the 2013 Giro d'Italia, Campagnolo announced a unique cycling tour, the CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE, in partnership with Thomson Bike Tours. The tour will start with the Granfondo Campagnolo Roma and then thread across Italy over four days to Vicenza where there will be an exclusive visit of the Campagnolo factory. The dates are October 12 to 19; cost 2,995 euro. Limited to 30 riders.
In the words of Campagnolo:
The Campagnolo brand is widely known the world over and cyclists of all levels, from the top professionals to weekend warriors, have come to appreciate the quality and performance of the Italian company's products.
However, it is easy to appreciate the quality, precision and technical advantage that Campagnolo wheels and components are famous for but to understand exactly what Campagnolo represents one must delve even further into the soul of the company.
To understand completely what Campagnolo means one must experience the culture from which its great cycling passion was born, see the roads and races that instilled cycling culture into the company's DNA, race amongst the masses of Italian cyclists and witness the pride with which the company charges forward as it strives continuously to improve the cycling experience.
Previously this insight was limited to a select few journalists, top athletes and industry insiders who were lucky enough to have been exposed to not only the factory and headquarters but also the various components of Italian culture, cycling and passion that make up the real identity of Campagnolo. It is a concept while seemingly simple, is quite complex and difficult to put into text.
To gain a full understanding one must be immersed in the culture and live in the environment from which the brand was born-to live a complete CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE.
It is with this in mind that THE CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE was created to give cyclists the world over the opportunity to fully understand what can't be described in words.
As of 2013, the year in which Campagnolo celebrates its 80th anniversary, Campagnolo enthusiasts wishing to gain this knowledge and take part in an unforgettable experience will have the opportunity to race, ride, eat, live, sleep and breathe Italian cycling according to the Campagnolo playbook.
Along with our partners at Thomson Bike Tours we have created what we believe to be the most complete and profound look into what best represents Campagnolo.
HE CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE will start in Rome with the GRANFONDO CAMPAGNOLO ROMA where participants will be totally immersed into Italian racing culture while pedaling amongst historic monuments such as the coliseum and continue on through the hills of the Castelli Romani.
Completely closed to traffic for the entire route, the GRANFONDO CAMPAGNOLO ROMA is a unique experience that allows cyclists to compete as well as meet the greatest cyclists that history has to offer while pedaling by some of the greatest monuments on earth.
From Rome the route continues north through the fabled roads of Italian cycling history. The route follows the same roads that have carried the weight of cycling's greatest athletes as well as the legions of amateurs that seek to emulate their heroes atop their bikes after work and on the weekends.
The same roads that helped Tullio Campagnolo fall in love with cycling. The same grueling yet beautiful terrain that inspired Campagnolo to innovate ever more efficient solutions for the bicycle is the same terrain that will give participants in the CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE a unique insight into where one of the most influential figures in cycling found his desire to dedicate his life to cycling.
The route will wind its way through mountains and plains, through towns and hilltop villages where participants will experience the Italian culture that can't be felt while visiting a monument or museum and is fundamental if one is to understand the environment from which Campagnolo was born. The simplicity and passion with which the Italians live will be all the more evident as the route travels through region after region.
Riders will pass through uncountable areas, regions and towns, each one specialized in one specific good that has been perfected over hundreds of years. From cheeses and wines to sausages, ceramics and supercars the passion and dedication that seems to be ingrained in the Italian DNA to take one good, love it, work to perfect it and protect it through the years is the very same that drives Campagnolo to continuously improve a product that we love, the bicycle.
After several hard but fulfilling days in the saddle the route will make its stop in Vicenza, the home of Campagnolo. Upon arrival participants will see yet another aspect of what makes Campagnolo what it is. The factory floor, previously a forbidden city of sorts, will be made available to those lucky enough to take part in the CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE and will provide them with an inside look as to just how each and every component on their bike is produced in painstaking detail and with passionate attention.
Witnessing raw materials enter the factory and leave as completely finished product is a unique experience. It is an experience that is almost unthinkable in today's world of continuous outsourcing and offshoring but the only option for Campagnolo as we can't be sure that the same passion we have in Vicenza can be replicated in factories overseas.
The CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE will be the one way to gain a true understanding of the company, where it comes from, what it represents and what is behind the name and brand.
We feel that this trip represents us and has been put together with the same passion and attention to detail that Campagnolo has been known for throughout its eighty year history.
For those interested in participating or curious for more information, please go to www.thomsonbiketours.com
Follow on Twitter: ITALIANCYCJOURN or receive an email when new content is added using the "Follow by Email" button on the right side column.
Stories for the Italian Cycling Journal about rides, granfondos, touring, having a good time cycling in Italy, Italian cycling history, racing, etc. are always welcome. Contact me at veronaman@gmail.com. There are now more than 2,800 stories in this blog. The search feature to the right works best for finding subjects in the blog. There is also a translate button at the bottom so you can translate each page.
In the words of Campagnolo:
The Campagnolo brand is widely known the world over and cyclists of all levels, from the top professionals to weekend warriors, have come to appreciate the quality and performance of the Italian company's products.
However, it is easy to appreciate the quality, precision and technical advantage that Campagnolo wheels and components are famous for but to understand exactly what Campagnolo represents one must delve even further into the soul of the company.
To understand completely what Campagnolo means one must experience the culture from which its great cycling passion was born, see the roads and races that instilled cycling culture into the company's DNA, race amongst the masses of Italian cyclists and witness the pride with which the company charges forward as it strives continuously to improve the cycling experience.
Previously this insight was limited to a select few journalists, top athletes and industry insiders who were lucky enough to have been exposed to not only the factory and headquarters but also the various components of Italian culture, cycling and passion that make up the real identity of Campagnolo. It is a concept while seemingly simple, is quite complex and difficult to put into text.
To gain a full understanding one must be immersed in the culture and live in the environment from which the brand was born-to live a complete CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE.
It is with this in mind that THE CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE was created to give cyclists the world over the opportunity to fully understand what can't be described in words.
As of 2013, the year in which Campagnolo celebrates its 80th anniversary, Campagnolo enthusiasts wishing to gain this knowledge and take part in an unforgettable experience will have the opportunity to race, ride, eat, live, sleep and breathe Italian cycling according to the Campagnolo playbook.
Along with our partners at Thomson Bike Tours we have created what we believe to be the most complete and profound look into what best represents Campagnolo.
HE CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE will start in Rome with the GRANFONDO CAMPAGNOLO ROMA where participants will be totally immersed into Italian racing culture while pedaling amongst historic monuments such as the coliseum and continue on through the hills of the Castelli Romani.
Completely closed to traffic for the entire route, the GRANFONDO CAMPAGNOLO ROMA is a unique experience that allows cyclists to compete as well as meet the greatest cyclists that history has to offer while pedaling by some of the greatest monuments on earth.
From Rome the route continues north through the fabled roads of Italian cycling history. The route follows the same roads that have carried the weight of cycling's greatest athletes as well as the legions of amateurs that seek to emulate their heroes atop their bikes after work and on the weekends.
The same roads that helped Tullio Campagnolo fall in love with cycling. The same grueling yet beautiful terrain that inspired Campagnolo to innovate ever more efficient solutions for the bicycle is the same terrain that will give participants in the CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE a unique insight into where one of the most influential figures in cycling found his desire to dedicate his life to cycling.
The route will wind its way through mountains and plains, through towns and hilltop villages where participants will experience the Italian culture that can't be felt while visiting a monument or museum and is fundamental if one is to understand the environment from which Campagnolo was born. The simplicity and passion with which the Italians live will be all the more evident as the route travels through region after region.
Riders will pass through uncountable areas, regions and towns, each one specialized in one specific good that has been perfected over hundreds of years. From cheeses and wines to sausages, ceramics and supercars the passion and dedication that seems to be ingrained in the Italian DNA to take one good, love it, work to perfect it and protect it through the years is the very same that drives Campagnolo to continuously improve a product that we love, the bicycle.
After several hard but fulfilling days in the saddle the route will make its stop in Vicenza, the home of Campagnolo. Upon arrival participants will see yet another aspect of what makes Campagnolo what it is. The factory floor, previously a forbidden city of sorts, will be made available to those lucky enough to take part in the CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE and will provide them with an inside look as to just how each and every component on their bike is produced in painstaking detail and with passionate attention.
Witnessing raw materials enter the factory and leave as completely finished product is a unique experience. It is an experience that is almost unthinkable in today's world of continuous outsourcing and offshoring but the only option for Campagnolo as we can't be sure that the same passion we have in Vicenza can be replicated in factories overseas.
The CAMPAGNOLO EXPERIENCE will be the one way to gain a true understanding of the company, where it comes from, what it represents and what is behind the name and brand.
We feel that this trip represents us and has been put together with the same passion and attention to detail that Campagnolo has been known for throughout its eighty year history.
For those interested in participating or curious for more information, please go to www.thomsonbiketours.com
Follow on Twitter: ITALIANCYCJOURN or receive an email when new content is added using the "Follow by Email" button on the right side column.
Stories for the Italian Cycling Journal about rides, granfondos, touring, having a good time cycling in Italy, Italian cycling history, racing, etc. are always welcome. Contact me at veronaman@gmail.com. There are now more than 2,800 stories in this blog. The search feature to the right works best for finding subjects in the blog. There is also a translate button at the bottom so you can translate each page.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
1950 Paris-Roubaix
Tomorrow is the 111th edition of Paris-Roubaix. Campagnolo will be well represented in the peloton with both electronic and mechanical shift systems.
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Stories for the Italian Cycling Journal about rides, granfondos, touring, having a good time cycling in Italy, Italian cycling history, racing, etc. are always welcome. Contact me at veronaman@gmail.com. There are now more than 2,800 stories in this blog. The search feature to the upper right works best for finding subjects in the blog. There is also a translate button of the page.
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