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Campagnolo goes 13-speed with Ekar gravel groupset

Campagnolo has launched its first gravel-specific groupset, and in the process it’s added an extra cog to its cassette.

As well as having an extra gear, the mechanical-only Ekar groupset is the lightest gravel option on the market – shaving 86 grams off its nearest competitor, SRAM Force 1x11.

There’s only one spec level, with four available chainring sizes – 38t, 40t, 42t and 44t. The 13-speed cassette features a new nine-tooth sprocket, enabling a wider range with limited jumps. The

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