Campagnolo Athena Skeleton Dual Pivot Brakes

As cyclists, we tend to make considerable sacrifices in pursuit of lower weight, but trading safety for weight just seems boneheaded to us. That's why we're pleased that Campagnolo is now offering dual pivot calipers in the front and rear on the Athena Skeleton Dual Pivot Brakes. They do gain a few grams over a dualsingle set, but the extra stopping power may mean the difference between a close call and a bad end to a ride. Dual pivot brakes have a greater lever length on both sides, so they produce more power on the wheel's braking track. Previous setups have used dual pivot up front but a single pivot model in the back. Two dual pivot brakes means that you've got maximum stopping power for maximum safety. This is further complemented by the forged skeleton design, which was and remains focused on stopping power, ease of use, and lightness. Its strength is due to the fact that no part of its body is machined. The Athena brakes don't have the orbital adjustment of the Chorus, Record, and Super Record branded brakes, and they weigh a claimed 19 grams more than the heaviest of those three. Other than that, they enjoy all of the functionality of Campy's other brakes, including the special compound brake pads and the safety tab that keeps them in place. The tab is in the back half of the shoe and is released with a little leverage from a small, common screwdriver.