Campagnolo Potenza

The Campagnolo Potenza group is a high-performance shifting and braking system for road bikes, developed by the Italian heritage brand Campagnolo. The Potenza group was positioned as an alternative to the high-end Super Record, Record, and Chorus group, aimed at ambitious hobby riders who seek a reliable and precise shifting system at a more moderate price. The name "Potenza," meaning "power" in Italian, reflects the core characteristic of this group: powerful and precise shifting.

The rear derailleur of the Potenza group is a central component, incorporating technologies from the higher-priced groups. It provides fast and accurate gear changes, whether on flat terrain or steep climbs. The front derailleur is designed to be compatible with a wide range of chainring sizes, giving the rider more flexibility in choosing their gear ratios.

The ErgoPower brake and shift levers of the Potenza are ergonomically designed to ensure comfortable handling and precise shifting. The distinctive design of these levers provides excellent grip, even in wet conditions. Additionally, they feature Campagnolo's well-known Ultra-Shift system, allowing the rider to shift multiple gears at once, offering a clear advantage in stressful racing situations.

The Potenza crankset is made of aluminum, which offers a more cost-effective but still highly capable solution compared to the more expensive carbon cranksets of the top models. The cassette provides a wide range of gear options, making it suitable for both flat and hilly terrains.

The brakes of the Potenza group are also powerful and offer excellent modulation. The dual-pivot design ensures balanced braking power and short stopping distances, even under challenging conditions.

Overall, the Campagnolo Potenza is a high-quality group that offers many of the advanced technologies of the top-tier models at a more affordable price, making it an attractive option for demanding cyclists.