The Ekar Ergopower lever handles brake control through Campagnolo's One-Lever-One-Action system, which assigns a dedicated function to each lever. This is the left-side unit, which controls the front brake in Ekar's 1x13 setup—no front derailleur means the left lever focuses entirely on braking. The brake lever blade uses aluminum construction for durability over composite alternatives, and the surface where your fingers wrap around it sits flatter than previous Ergopower designs. That flatter profile gives you a more secure pull point when you're braking through loose gravel or technical descents.

The hood body and lever surfaces receive a laser-cut texture treatment that increases grip in wet conditions or when your hands are covered in dust. The pattern cuts through the coating material rather than sitting on top of it, which means it resists wearing smooth from sweat or repeated cleaning with solvents. The Vari-Cushion hood material uses variable density zones—firmer where you need support, softer where you rest your palms. Reach adjustment allows you to dial in lever position for smaller hands or gloved riding. The ergonomic shape adapts naturally to gravel riding positions, providing secure control whether you're riding from the tops, hoods, or drops.

The hydraulic system runs on mineral oil and shares internal architecture with Campagnolo's road disc brake platforms, which means you're getting the same modulation and feedback that works on pavement but adapted for rougher surfaces. The included flat mount caliper mounts directly for 140mm rotors or uses an adapter for 160mm rotors, depending on your frame's rear triangle clearance and rotor size preference. DB310 organic brake pads ship pre-installed in the caliper—these pads use a compound formulated specifically for mixed-surface riding where you're alternating between pavement, gravel, and dirt. The organic compound delivers consistent modulation across wet and dry conditions while resisting accelerated wear from grit exposure. The system arrives pre-filled with fluid and pre-bled from the factory, though you'll need to route the hose through your frame and trim it to length during installation.... Read More