Campagnolo

The origins of the Campagnolo brand date back to 1927 when Tullio Campagnolo, an amateur racing cyclist, was unable to remove his rear wheel on the Croce D'Aune pass losing his chance to win. He was later to invent the quick release lever.
Today Campagnolo make innovative components of the highest quality using cutting edge production methods and materials. Campagnolo also produce a complete range of fast, lightweight and supremely durable factory built wheels and high quality technical cycling clothing.
Teams using Campagnolo components in 2007 include AG2R, Bouygues Telecom, Cofidis, Caisse De Epargne - Illes Balears, Lampre, Liquigas, Predictor-Lotto, Quickstep and Unibet.