Perfect design as always from Campagnolo means that this Campagnolo Record 11 Speed EPS Braze-On Front Derailleur packs a lot into a streamlined package.

Material choice is exquisite to achieve the perfect balance of being lightweight and functional. Aluminium and carbon fibre have been blended in the fork to optimise the stiffness to weight relationship. Aluminium has also been used for the fixing system and is co-moulded with the derailleur body, whilst the body itself is constructed from a monolithic technopolymer with carbon fibre. This augments performance as well as allowing this derailleur to reach a waterproofing standard of IP67, meaning it can function for thirty minutes whilst submerged up to one metre in water, maybe slightly over the top, but reassuring none the less.

The all-important shifting is incredibly rapid with the motor-gear box featuring high over-torque transmission as well as having a high gear-ratio. This translates to precise and rapid shifting in all conditions, and even when under stress.

A particular highlight of this EPS system is D.T.I.™ technology. This provides the EPS system with information on the positioning of the rear derailleur as well as the selected sprocket. The front derailleur is then finely-adjusted to perfectly align with the chain, keeping you running smoothly and without rubbing on derailleurs, as you would get with a mechanical setup.

Finally, the latest chain security device (CSD) achieves very high stiffness levels, as well as providing independent regulation from that of the derailleur.