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2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless matte carbon 2x12 groupset
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Labeled as a Special Edition, Campagnolo brings down the price of their top-tier wireless road bike groupset with the new Super Record S. Functionally, it’s the same performance as the shiny original Super Record Wireless, just in a more accessible package. So now Campagnolo Super Record S delivers in a more stealthy matte carbon finish, with slightly simplified construction in a few key places, and an added bonus of several new gearing options – both easier and harder to suit amateurs and racers alike!

Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless matte 2×12 groupset

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless 2x12-speed road bike groupset
(Photos/Campagnolo)

This new Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless gruppo is everything last summer’s Super Record Wireless was, and more.

More, as in 150g more, more gearing options, and more money left in your wallet at the end of the day.

Frankly, I’m not entirely sure why this isn’t just called a Campy Record Wireless groupset, as that’s clearly what it looks like. Maybe it’s simply still too expensive to not have Super written all over it?

Anyway, there’s plenty of good news for Campagnolo enthusiasts here, to not worry about semantics.

Campagnolo’s SR S WRL highlights

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, new drivetrain

Campy essentially focuses on two main ‘evolutions’ of the new Super Record S Wireless groupset – more gearing combinations and a new “elegant matt black” matte carbon finish. That last one might be aimed at attracting both new Campy fans, and more OEM spec?

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, new gearing options

Campagnolo give Super Record S Wireless six chainring combinations in a bid to “meet the needs of cyclists of all levels”. The original sub-compact 45/29T, 48/32T & 50/34T combos designed to work with the smaller 10-tooth cog out back carry over. But now that add three larger combos for riders looking for higher top-end speed – new 52/36T, 53/39T & 54/39T. Those are some massive gear ratios when paired with the smaller cassette, and likely only something elite racers and professionals would need. But then again, a lot of Campy fans are traditionalists, and perhaps they just wanted a more classic-looking chainset?

At the same time going faster up front, the new Campy Super Record S gets easier in the back. The smallest, tightest Super Record cassette does not make it to Super Record S. Instead, a new easier 11-32T 12-speed cassette option gets added to the 10-27T & 10-29T cassettes. That offers only incrementally wider range, but does mean noticeably easier gear ratios with the sub-compact crank. Or the ability to run a bigger chainring combo without sacrificing climbing ability.

What else is new?

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, soldi carbon crankset

But just as much as this is about adding new features, the real reason for S is to bring the cost of Super Wireless down to make it more competitive price-wise with Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 and SRAM Red AXS – both of which are still almost 1/3 cheaper than this. So to bring Campy Wireless closer into reach, the Italians have simplified material construction in a lot of places without making many real sacrifices…

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte, solid carbon crankset backside

The biggest shift is in the new Campagnolo Super Record S crankset that drops the more complex hollow construction for simpler solid carbon crank arms, which does add some weight. But the crankset’s overall shaping with the carbon stiffeners, and asymmetric 4-bolt BCD stay the same. The added benefit here, that the new bigger chainring options for Super Record S are cross-compatible with the original Super Record Wireless cranks.

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, simplified Ergopower levers

Up front, the Ergopower brake levers also get carbon simplification. The body, hoods & shift buttons appear unchanged, but the carbon lever blades ditch the two extra weight-saving cutouts, just leaving the hole for lever reach adjust.

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, rear derailleur compaison
Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless rear derailleur (left) vs. Super Record Wireless (right)

Out back, the new rear derailleur also gets simplified, with reshaped structural ribs & fewer cutouts in its links, and a much more basic almost flat shaping for the outer pulley cage. Presumably, that cage is also a bit longer to now handle a 32T cog on the bigger cassette.

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, updated front derailleur

Paired to that, the front derailleur looks functionally the same, except that Super Record’s carbon outer plate is replaced with matte black steel for this Super Record S.

What stays the same?

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, removable rechargeable derailleur batteries

Functionally, all the wireless electronic, and hydraulic tech is exactly the same. That means the removable derailleur batteries are unchanged for ongoing cross-compatibility. They still have the easy-to-identify LEDs to show battery state of charge. Plus, the connectivity to the MyCampy 3.0 app for button customization and more detailed stats remain the same.

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, HPPM power meter crank

Plus, the matte Campagnolo Super Record S power meter crankset looks identical to the HPPM Super Record power meter that we saw debut this past spring after sneaking a peek at its prototype being raced in cyclocross.

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, Ergopower control and disc brake

And of course, the excellent Campy brakes & adjustable ergonomics thankfully remain untouched, too.

Campagnolo Super Record S – Pricing, options & availability

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless special edition matte carbon 2x12-speed road bike groupset, detail

This is still a Super Record level groupset made entirely in Europe, so we didn’t expect to see actually affordable pricing. But compared to last year’s wireless debut, there’s real savings here of over 20% for a complete group.

2025 Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless matte carbon 2x12 groupset is more affordable, on a Rose aero road bike

The new Campagnolo Super Record S Wireless gruppo retails for $4300 / 3990€, and is available now in limited numbers. That’s a reduction of $1100/1200€ vs. regular Super Record Wireless, with the added gearing options and the only real compromise being 150g extra weight.

Matching matte Bora wheels, too!

2025 Campagnolo Bora WTO Matte Edition wheels, up close

And if you are building up a new bike with a Campagnolo Super Record S gruppo and want to get all matchy-matchy, Campy has some equally matte aero carbon Bora WTO wheels to go with it. The only thing new vs. the standard edition wheels is the matte carbon finish.

Campagnolo Bora WTO 45 Matte Edition wheels to match Campy Super Record S

But interestingly enough, Campagnolo actually had to work harder on these to get them to match, since their precise polished molds yield a glossy surface without extra finishing work. So while Super Record S is 20% cheaper, these matte Boras are 2-6% more expensive than the Boras that just got wider, lighter & more aero at the start of this year.

So far we’ve only seen 45mm deep versions of the 23mm internal Bora Ultra WTO Matt Edition wheels for $4150 / 3800€ or the regular Bora WTO Matt Edition wheels for $2950 / 2700€. But Campagnolo officially calls those starting prices for the 2025 model year, suggesting there may be 35mm & 60mm deep versions, as well.

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Neo
Neo
26 days ago

I like it. Looks different, is comparable with DA and Red. Brakes work great i’m sure, hope the shifting does, too.

seraph
seraph
26 days ago
Reply to  Neo

Red AXS E1 is still $600 cheaper, and comes with a Hammerhead computer.

Jan G Nielsen
Jan G Nielsen
26 days ago
Reply to  seraph

But still last longer and brakes better.

Robin
Robin
26 days ago
Reply to  seraph

And….what? Aren’t people allowed to buy what works for them or what they prefer, or do they have to go by your preferences?

Gary P
Gary P
25 days ago
Reply to  seraph

I find the Hammerhead being included with Red puzzling. Most people who would spring for a Red groupset probably already have a favorite bike computer. The Hammerhead just goes in a drawer to collect dust or, worse, on eBay/FB-Marketplace/Craiglist which only drives down the real value of a new Hammerhead as a standalone offering. They could have lowered the price, or added something else more likely to be useful (like a set of blips) as a value added feature.

Last edited 25 days ago by Gary P
Tomer
Tomer
25 days ago
Reply to  Gary P

You technically nearly getting the computer for free, this is a long term thinking from sram to build an eco system that’s integrate computer with the group set.
Just sell the computer on ebay and make some money.

Veganpotter
Veganpotter
21 days ago
Reply to  Gary P

I do think it would benefit SRAM to offer the group without the computer and they very likely will. But the integration is really outstanding. I don’t know why anyone wouldn’t want to use it over what they have so long as it’s included.

Ullulu
Ullulu
25 days ago
Reply to  Neo

However… People who can afford this are less likely to work on their bikes themselves so what do they gain over EPS?
Still 12-speed, 2 non-interchangeable low-capacity batteries.
Why don’t they offer the 11-34 cassette anymore or a 10-32 one? RD got less capable?

Now if I was interested in this I’d appreciate they did away with the thumb shifters which really didn’t make sense to carry over from mechanical to EPS.

neo
neo
25 days ago
Reply to  Ullulu

I don’t think the people who would buy this necessarily won’t work on their bikes. In fact given that most shops nowadays don’t speak Campganolo, you’d be surprised how many people do.

Ramato
Ramato
20 days ago
Reply to  Ullulu

No offense, but this is just a (biased?) assumption, and from my experience not true.
I know a few people who could afford this group, and would or have been willing to spend this amount of money on a groupset. They all work on their bikes extensively.

Steven
Steven
26 days ago

That rear mech looks like shimano tourney. All 7 people who buy this must be very excited

seraph
seraph
26 days ago
Reply to  Steven

The cranks looks like Tourney too 😀

M W
M W
26 days ago
Reply to  Steven

Sure, a carbon wireless mech with a glowing green set of bars looks like Tourney….are you familiar with bikes?

Steven
Steven
25 days ago
Reply to  M W

M W, if you are familiar with how to search the internet google search a picture of a tourney rear mech and compare it to the one in this page. You are welcome

M W
M W
24 days ago
Reply to  Steven

You can dream all you want that an electronic carbon and titanium rear derailleur with a multiple bar LED on it battery looks like a plastic cable actuated mech all you want. But it’s certainly not based in reality though it must be an enjoyable place to be.

Last edited 24 days ago by M W
Fred
Fred
24 days ago
Reply to  M W

Whatever you have to tell yourself to quit thinking about Tourney each time you see this new Campy

Grillis
Grillis
26 days ago

While the matte aesthetic is nice, it doesn’t make up for the less than attractive derailleurs, crankset, and suboptimal shift button orientation.

Dane
Dane
26 days ago
Reply to  Grillis

I’ve been a Campy user for years and thought I would really miss the Thumb shifter – after a few hundred KM’s on WRL – the new button layout is not an issue at all.

M W
M W
25 days ago
Reply to  Dane

That is exactly what my experience with WRL was as well. Compared to DA and Red (owned both in past 1 year) the WRL was superior in shift speed and feedback from each shift. The material quality was also much higher on Campy.

Last edited 25 days ago by M W
Johannes
Johannes
26 days ago

Superfine italian groupset !

Last edited 26 days ago by Johannes
Craig
Craig
26 days ago

I want to like it, but it looks, well, budget.

Ullulu
Ullulu
25 days ago
Reply to  Craig

I think it looks more premium than the standard WRL which is in line with what the extra “S” in the name suggests.
Prefer the less obtrusive branding.

threeringcircus
threeringcircus
24 days ago
Reply to  Craig

The matte black had me thinking of Microshift when I saw the photos. Not an aesthetic I associate with Campy.

Gary P
Gary P
25 days ago

I do like the gearing on offer with that 45/29 crankset and 11-32 cassette. That’s all the top end I’d ever need (50kph/30mph with a mid-90rpm cadence), a better low climbing gear than a compact Shimano 12 speed road groupset, plus it has a 16T cog between the 15T and 17T, filling the most annoying gap in the Shimano 11-34 & 11-36 cassettes.

Hopefully we’ll see this gearing (and wireless shifting tech) come down to the Chorus level soon.

Dinger
Dinger
19 days ago
Reply to  Gary P

That 45/11 won’t feel as fast as you hope if you’re having to pour any power into it to make that 30mph.Small cogs are draggy, more so than bench testing indicates. The 10T cogs are much worse.

M W
M W
25 days ago

Incredible groupset and priced nearly identical (actually less) than DA was on release except you get a carbon crank and a full wireless group. And it’s made in Europe rather than cheap outsourced labor in Asia.

Ullulu
Ullulu
25 days ago
Reply to  M W

I’m not sure it is. At least not entirely. You can find pictures/videos showing “Made in Taiwan” labels on some boxes modern Camapag parts come in.
Shimano do make some parts in Japan, SRAM’s chains are made in Portugal.

M W
M W
25 days ago
Reply to  Ullulu

Everything except the bottom bracket cup was made in Europe for SR12 WRL. I’m not sure about the batteries.

Oliver
Oliver
24 days ago
Reply to  M W

Complete nonsense. I’ve seen the chains and cassettes being made in TW …

M W
M W
24 days ago
Reply to  Oliver

Remember fact checking during the debate this week? Well, it turns out the majority of this groupset and the key components are made in Europe. For the record and others on here. How would I know this? I’m looking at it.

Dinger
Dinger
19 days ago
Reply to  M W

I find that Japanese and Taiwanese production quality is generally superior to Italian.

Dude
Dude
24 days ago
Reply to  Oliver

Campy cassettes and chains are all made in Italy in the campy main plant… don’t know what you have seen in Taiwan, likely some compatible copies…

Oliver
Oliver
23 days ago
Reply to  Dude

YBN chains. Recon cassettes. Neither – obviously – are made in Vicenza. Probably you’ll want to say something about their wheels still being made in Italy, as I hear dealers repeating often …. AFAIK the only Italy-made component of their wheels are the spokes (Alpina) … there’s a faint possibility that some of the freehub bodies are still made in Vicenza, but I really doubt it.

Dude
Dude
19 days ago
Reply to  Oliver

Keep believing what you believe. The reality is another. Again, flip the boxes and read. If 80% (if i remember correctly) of product value is made in Italy, you can write made in Italy. If else, you cannot. That’s the law and there are some pretty hefty fines for not respecting this. Anyhow on cassettes and chains they are entirely made in Italy, insiders info.

Oliver
Oliver
24 days ago
Reply to  M W

Parts are mostly made in TW / Romania. Final assembly is all in Romania. They pack it (or rather machines do) in Italy.

Dude
Dude
24 days ago
Reply to  Oliver

You have very wrong information and should avoid posting information you’re not sure about. Just flip the boxes of the groupset and you’ll have a clear picture. The wireless groupset is mainly made in Italy.

Dinger
Dinger
19 days ago
Reply to  Dude

I’d give some thought to what “made” can mean. Oliver is more likely right, these are “made” (“packed”?) from parts and materials sourced globally into components in Italy.

I’d bet my bikes that the electronics and servos in the wireless derailleurs are not made in Europe, for instance. I think the same is likely true of many of the forgings and carbon moldings that make up these parts.

Last edited 19 days ago by Dinger
Dude
Dude
19 days ago
Reply to  Dinger

“Made in” has a mandatory % of the product value source rule. You cannot make everything in Taiwan, pack in Italy and place a “made in Italy” sticker on it. The point you can play with is the definition of the value added on the internal operations. Anyhow it will be hard to reach a % of the value made in Italy if all the parts are made in far east.

Brent
Brent
24 days ago

I can’t get my head around how ugly is the rear derailleur. Look cheap and like if someone would have smashed it with a bat.

Steven
Steven
20 days ago

Me likey, look good, Campy nice.

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