The History of Campagnolo: 90 Years of Italian Cycling Excellence

The Origin of a Legend

In 1933, on the roads of the Croce d'Aune Pass, a young cyclist named Tullio Campagnolo had an experience that would change the world of cycling forever. During a race, his hands numb from the cold, he struggled to unscrew the nuts securing the rear wheel of his bicycle. In that moment of frustration, a revolutionary idea was born: there had to be a better way.

That insight led to the creation of the first quick-release skewer, an invention that remains a standard in the cycling industry today. But it was just the beginning.

Innovation as a Philosophy

Campagnolo has never been content to simply follow trends: it has created them. In the 1950s, the Vicenza-based company introduced the Gran Sport derailleur, the first parallelogram rear derailleur in history. In the 1980s, the Super Record became the symbol of mechanical excellence, sought after by professionals and enthusiasts around the world.

Every Campagnolo component tells a story of artisanal precision, rigorous testing on Europe's most challenging roads, and an obsessive pursuit of perfection. The distinctive winged logo isn't just a trademark: it's a guarantee of durability and uncompromising performance.

From Past to Future

Today, Campagnolo continues to represent Italian excellence in cycling. The EPS and Super Record Wireless electronic groupsets demonstrate the company's ability to combine tradition and technological innovation, preserving the artisanal philosophy that Tullio Campagnolo envisioned almost a century ago.

For cyclists looking for components designed to last a lifetime and who appreciate Italian history and design, Campagnolo remains the natural choice. Every ride with Campagnolo components is a tribute to 90 years of passion, engineering, and dedication to cycling.

Campagnolo in Our Catalog

At Cicli Sergio Bianchi, we're proud to offer a curated selection of vintage and heritage Campagnolo components. Each piece is chosen for its authenticity, condition, and historical value, allowing you to build or restore the bike of your dreams with components that have shaped cycling history.

Discover our Campagnolo collection and take home a piece of Italian legend.