TECHNIC A L MA N UA L

ERGOPOWER CONTROL LEVERS

12s / 13s

CAMPAGN OLO.COM
 WARNING!
Always wear protective gloves and glasses while working on the bicycle.

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 ER G O P OWE R C O N TR O L L E V E R S - 1 2 s / 1 3s

THIS TECHNICAL MANUAL IS INTENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONAL MECHANICS.

Anyone who is not a qualified professional for bicycle assembly must not attempt to install and operate on the
components independently due to the risk of carrying out incorrect operations which could cause the components to
malfunction, resulting in accidents, physical injury or even death.
The actual product may differ from what is illustrated, as the specific purpose of these instructions is to explain the
procedures for using the component.

Info for professional mechanics: Although the User Manual that comes with the product is intended mainly for the end user, it is vital that
professional mechanics also read and understand it so that they are adequately prepared to explain the product to customers, making certain
that all care is taken to ensure its safe and proper use.

1 - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
E RGOPOWE R
HOUS IN GS CABLE BRAKE HOSE
CONT RO L L E V E R S U P / D OW N
REAR DERAILLEUR REAR DERAILLEUR (EXT ERNAL Ø)
( POWE R -S H IF T )
EKAR 13s
Ø 4.1 mm
Campagnolo maximum smoothness*

Ø 4.1 mm
Campagnolo maximum smoothness*

* As of July 2024, housings may no longer be marked ’’The Maximum Smoothness’’.

2 - COMPATIBILITY
2 . 1 - MEC HA NI C A L GROUP S E T
E RGOP OW E R C R A NK S ET - C H A I N RI N G
REAR DERAI LLEUR FRON T DERAI LLEU R
C ONT RO L L E V E R S M A R K ING
SUPER RECORD SUPER RECORD
ULTRA-TORQUE
RECORD RECORD
(F / G)
(FG) (FG)

IMPORTANT!

a For Ekar and Ekar GT groupset, please refer to the compatibility tables (“Ekar groupset compatibility table” and “Ekar GT
groupset compatibility table”), available in the Support /Technical Documentation section on www.campagnolo.com

WARNING!

Combinations other than those specifically indicated by Campagnolo srl could cause the drivetrain to malfunction and potentially
be the cause of accidents, physical injury or even death.

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2. 2 - EP S GRO UP S E T
* In the case of frames with thru-axles, use a rear derailleur produ-
ced in 2017 or later - these are concave shaped, ensuring perfect
ERGOPOWER
12s EPS
clearance between the rear derailleur and the frame. CON T ROL LEVERS

CRAN KSET ULTRA-TORQUE 12s

WARNING! CHAI N RI N G MARKI N G F/G

Combinations other than those specifically indicated by

Campagnolo srl could cause the drivetrain to malfun- REAR DERAI LLEUR
ction and potentially be the cause of accidents, physical
injury or even death.
FRON T DERAI LLEUR

I N T ERFACE UN I T

WI RELESS FORM

POWER UN I T

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3 - INTERFACE WITH HANDLEBAR
3 . 1 - I NTERFA C E WI T H HA N DL E BAR FO R ER G O POW ER M ECH AN ICAL / E PS
CO NTROLS
WARNING!
Combinations other than those provided for in the above table could cause the drivetrain to malfunction and potentially be the cause
of accidents, physical injury or even death.

OK! R -65
R = 60 75 -mm
75
NO!
NO!

R
R= 60
65- 7
- 75 m
5m
1

OK! NO!
R = 60 - 75 mm

• Do not lodge the upper part of the command in the rectilinear section of the handlebar (Fig. 1 / Fig. 2).
• Lodge the command in the curved section measuring R = 60 - 75 mm with a diameter = 23.8 - 24.2 mm (including any ovalization) to gua-
rantee more effective fastening (Fig. 1/Fig. 2).

CAUTION
a Make sure that the curved section of the handlebar where the command is to be fixed, has a sufficiently rough surface to ensure
a better grip.

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 α

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CAUTION

a The cable routing illustrated in Figure 3 seriously compromises the drivetrain’s gear shift and derailing performance.
DO NOT USE HANDLEBAR BENDS WITH THIS KIND OF ROUTING.

• Make sure that angle α is sufficiently wide to ensure that the housing is mounted correctly and the cable runs through it easily (Fig. 4).

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4 - ASSEMBLY
• Fold back the rear of the hood (A - Fig. 1) to expose the
B
securing screw (B - Fig. 1). C
• Loosen the bolt (B - Fig. 1) positioned in the top of the
body sufficiently to fit the clamp (C - Fig. 2) on the untaped
handlebar.

Make sure that the arrow on the band faces towards the A
upper part of the control unit (C - Fig. 2).
• If the hood has been completely removed, moisten the
inside slightly with alcohol to facilitate installation on the
control unit.

1 2

• Position the Ergopower™ control in the curved area of

the handlebar and attempt to create a straight line if the
handlebar bend lets you (Fig. 3). NO!
NO!

- The control unit must be correctly oriented to avoid affec-

ting bicycle aerodynamics (Fig. 4)
• Secure the control on to the handlebar by tightening
OK!
SÌ!
the screw (B - Fig. 1) to 10 Nm (89 in.lbs) using a torque
wrench.

!
ONLY for Ekar GT: Secure the control on to the
handlebar by tightening the screw (B - Fig. 1) to NO!
NO!
8Nm (71 in.lbs) using a torque wrench.
3 4

4 . 1 - AS S EMBLY OF TRANSMISSIONS (MEC H A N IC A L U N ITS )

• Install the cable guide plate under the bottom bracket
shell, as follows: A B
- position the washer (A – Fig. 5) in the provided seat in the
cable guide plate.
- place the cable guide plate under the bottom bracket shell
and fix it by means of the provided screw (B – Fig. 5) with
a torque of 3÷4 Nm (27÷35 in.lbs).
Different plates can also give rise to a serious loss of per-
formance.
• The cable housings of the rear derailleur (Fig. 6) have a
diameter of 4.1 mm, while the brake cable housings (Fig.6)
have a diameter of 4,9 mm.

NOTE
Use only ‘maximum smoothness*’ cables and sheaths with
these Ergopower commands. 5 6

* As of July 2024, housings may no longer be marked ’’The

Maximum Smoothness’’.

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• Depending on your frame, it may be necessary to cut the
rear brake housing and install a housings end (not supplied
in your Ergopower™ control levers package). and install a
casing lead end (not supplied in your Ergopower™ control
levers package).

WARNING!
Before cutting the housing, carefully check that the length
you choose is suitable for the dimensions of your frame.
Insufficient slack in the cable and housing could affect your Park Tool CN-10
ability to turn or control your bicycle, resulting in an accident
personal injury or death.
7

NOTES
The housing must be cut so that the end is perpendicular
to the length (Fig. 7). In addition, the cross section of the
housing must not change. After cutting the housing, check
that you have restored its roundness to ensure that there is
no friction between the cable and housing.
To cut the casings, we suggest you to use the specific tool
Park Tool CN-10.

Insert the end of the housing into the provided slot in the
body of the control (Fig. 8). Ensure that the housing rests
perfectly on the bushing fixed on the body.

WARNING! A
After installation, check that the cables do not interfere
with your steering or any other function of your bicycle.
Interference could affect your ability to turn or control your R = 50 mm
bicycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.
• Attach the housing to the Ergopower™ control lever as B
illustrated. The rear derailleur (or front derailleur) housing B
(A - Fig. 9) should be positioned in the outer slot of the con- A
trol unit; the brake housing (B - Fig. 9) should be positioned
in the inner slot of the Ergopower™ control lever unit.
• If you prefer, you can pass the derailleur cable housing
alongside the brake casing, as shown in figure 10.

CAUTION
Position the cable so that it is as straight as possible. At all 9 10
costs avoid kinks or sharp bends in the housing (less than
R = 50 mm).

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4 . 1 . 1 - REAR DE RAIL L E UR CABL E AND H O U S IN G S
• Lift up the hood and push the end of the 680 mm long,
4.1 mm diameter housing into the hole provided (Fig. 11). B

Slightly bend the cable (for the first 5 – 10 mm) (Fig. 11) to
facilitate insertion of the same into the housing.

• Move the control to the smallest sprocket position (Fig. A

12).
The Ergopower Ultra-Shift controls allow you to upshift up
to five cogs in a single lever throw.

11 12

Insert the rear derailleur cable (length 2,000 mm - ø 1.2

mm) into the bottom of the control (B – Fig. 13).

WARNING!
Before cutting out the housing, please be careful to make
B
sure that the chosen length is suitable for the size of your
frame. An insufficient length may cause too straight curves
and will prevent the transmission from functioning properly.
C

• Cut the housing (on the frame side) so that it reaches the 13 14
metal cable stop on the frame (C - Fig. 14).
• After cutting the housing at the suitable length, fit a hou-
sing end and insert the housing in the Downtube barrel
adjuster (C - Fig. 14) on the frame.
D

• Run the cable through the right hand opening (D - Fig. 15)
of the cable guide plate located under the bottom bracket
box; insert the cable into the support on the sheath.

15 16

• On the 330 mm - ø 4.1 mm sheath apply a sheath terminal, run the cable and insert it into the specific right hand rear sheath support (A - Fig.
16).
• Apply a sheath terminal to the other end of the sheath and secure the cable onto the rear derailleur (see the technical manual chapter on the
rear derailleur).

WARNING
Use only “Maximum Smoothness*” cables and sheaths, and end caps like those shown in Fig.16.
* As of July 2024, housings may no longer be marked ‘’The Maximum Smoothness’’.

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• Please make sure that the cable is flowing freely within the
sheath. Verify in particular that the sheath head entries are
rectilinear (Fig. 17), to avoid hindrances to the gear-shifting
system.
• If the sheath is too short, the shift function will be affected
(Fig.17).

17

WARNING!
After installation, check that the cables do not interfere with your steering or any other function of your bicycle. Interference could affect your
ability to turn or control your bicycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.

4 . 1 . 2 - FRONT DE RAIL L E UR CABL E A N D H O U S IN G (W H ER E A P P LIC A B LE)

- Lift up the hood and push the end of the 680 mm long, 4.1
mm diameter housing into the hole provided (Fig. 1). B
- Slightly bend the cable (for the first 5 – 10 mm) (Fig. 18) to
facilitate insertion of the same into the sheath.

A B

• Move the control to the smallest chainring position.

18 19

Insert the front derailleur cable (length 1,600 mm - ø 1.2

mm) into the bottom of the control (B – Fig. 19)

WARNING!
Before cutting out the housing, please be careful to make
sure that the chosen length is suitable for the size of your
frame. An insufficient length may cause too straight curves
Park Tool CN-10
and will prevent the transmission from functioning properly
(Fig. 20).
20

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• Cut the housing (on the frame side) so that it reaches the
metal housing stop on the frame (C - Fig. 21).
• After cutting the housing at the suitable length, fit a hou-
sing end and insert the housing in the Downtube barrel D
adjuster (C - Fig. 21) on the frame.
• If the frame is the type with internal cable routing, the
Campagnolo cable tension adjuster for the front derailleur
included in the package of the Ergopower commands must
also be installed. Fit the tension adjuster with the knurled
part at the bottom. The lower housing must provide the
C
housing end cap while the upper housing is fitted without
housing end cap (Fig.22).
The tension adjuster is placed near the handlebar in an
area where it does not interfere with the frame.
21 22
• Ensure that the cable moves fluidly in the housing.

• Pass the cable through the LH slot on the cable guide

plate (D - Fig. 22) located underneath the bottom bracket
box and secure the cable to the front derailleur (refer to the
derailleur technical manual for proper attachment of the
cable to the front derailleur).

23

WARNING!
After installation, check that the cables do not interfere with your steering or any other function of your bicycle. Interference could affect your
ability to turn or control your bicycle, resulting in an accident, personal injury or death.

4 . 1 . 3 - ADJUS T ING THE CABL E TE NSIO N

• Refer to the Gearbox and Derailleur Technical Manual (where applicable).

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4 . 2 - BRAKE CA BL E AND SHE ATH (in th e cas e of a h yd rau l i c b rake, r efer to t he
Te ch n i cal Manua l: Disc b ra ke h yd rau l i c s ystem )
4 . 2 . 1 - REAR BR AKE CABL E AND SHEATH
• Insert the brake cable (length 1,600 mm - ø 1.6 mm) into the bushing on the right hand
Ergopower™ control brake lever, ensuring that the cable stop head fits into its seat (Fig.
24).
• Ergopower™ control levers do not require a brake housing end.
• Depending on your frame, it may be necessary to cut the rear brake housing (1,250 mm
long - diameter ø 4,9 mm) and install a housing lead end (diameter ø 6 mm).
• Insert the sheath (without the sheath terminal) into the control and into the brake she-
ath stop and secure the cable to the brake (see the “brakes” section).

4 . 2 . 1 - FRONT BRAKE CABL E AND SH EATH

• Insert the brake cable (length 800 mm - ø 1.6 mm) into the bushing on the left hand 24

Ergopower™ control brake lever, ensuring that the cable stop head fits into its seat (Fig.
24).
• Ergopower™ control levers do not require a brake housing end.
• Depending on the frame you have, you may need to cut the front brake sheath (length 580 mm - ø 4.9 mm) and install sheath terminals (ø 6 mm).
• Insert the sheath (without the sheath terminal) into the control and into the brake sheath stop and secure the cable to the brake (see the
“brakes” section).

4 . 3 - TAPI N G T HE HANDL E BAR

• Fold back the hood.
• Tape the handlebar of the Ergopower™ control body.
• Refit the support hood in position.

WARNING!
Before using your Ergopower™ system on public roads, ride in an open, traffic free area to become familiar with the Ergopower’s function and
operation. Failure to do so could result in an accident, personal injury or death.

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5 - MAINTENANCE
• Periods and riding distances are purely indicative and may be significantly different in relation to conditions of use and the intensity of your
activity (for example: racing, rain, salted Winter roads, weight of the rider etc.). Check with your mechanic to select a schedule that is best for
you based on your size, riding conditions and you riding style.
• Casings are supplied pre-lubricated and do not require any additional lubrication.

• Dirt seriously damage bicycles and their components. Thoroughly rinse, clean and dry your bike after using it in these conditions.
• Never spray your bicycle with water under pressure. Pressurized water, even from the nozzle of a small garden hose, can pass seals and enter
into your Campagnolo® components, damaging them beyond repair. Wash your bicycle and Campagnolo® components by wiping them down with
water and neutral soap. Dry them using a soft cloth. Never use abrasive or metal pads.

!
For cleaning the bicycle only use environmentally-friendly and neutral products without caustic substances and safe to use for
you and for the environment.

5. 1 - PERI ODI C MAINTE NANCE TABL E

K M IND IC ATIO N T I ME I N DI CAT I ON CALCULAT I ON

P ROC E D U R E
( MA X) (MAX) MET HOD

Check screws are tightened to

the correct torque

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