Cable friction directly affects shift precision, and Campagnolo addresses this with inner cables that use more strands than their standard sets. The increased strand count creates a smoother surface that reduces resistance as the cable moves through housing, which translates to crisper shifts and less effort at the lever. The stainless steel cables get a Teflon coating plus an additional friction-reducing treatment that keeps them sliding smoothly even after months of use.

The housing matches that low-friction approach with increased flexibility and a pre-lubricated liner. This combination matters most on bikes with internal routing or tight cable bends where standard housing can bind and compromise shift quality. The Maximum Smoothness housing flexes through sharper angles without kinking, which means the cable path stays smooth from lever to derailleur regardless of frame routing. Campagnolo specs this set for their 12-speed Record and Super Record groupsets where shift precision needs to be dialed in, but the cables work equally well as an upgrade for 8-speed through 11-speed Ergopower systems.

The kit includes two inner cables at 1630mm and 2120mm lengths to handle front and rear derailleur runs, three sections of housing at 320mm and 680mm, aluminum ferrules with extended tails for secure seating, and a brass ferrule. The longer cable lengths accommodate most frame sizes and routing configurations, and you trim them to fit during installation. If you're running older Ergopower shifters that have been rebuilt or serviced, these cables maximize the performance you'll get from fresh internals.