The Record 13 rear derailleur is the back-end shifter in Campagnolo's 13-speed wireless flagship road ecosystem, sitting one tier below Super Record 13 in the Italian brand's hierarchy. Same wireless protocol as Super Record, same shift logic, same 13-speed compatibility, same cage geometry — what separates the two tiers at the rear derailleur is finish, hardware, and a small weight delta, not function.

The shift quality is the headline. Campagnolo's 13-speed cassette spacing is tighter than 12-speed, which would be a problem on a cable-actuated system but is invisible on wireless — the motor moves the cage exactly where the firmware tells it to, every time. The result is shifts that feel deliberate and quiet under load, with the kind of precision that makes you stop thinking about the drivetrain. Battery life sits in the same range as the rest of the wireless field, and the battery is removable for off-bike charging rather than charging the whole derailleur on the bike.

Compatibility is where you need to pay attention. This derailleur is part of a closed 13-speed ecosystem — it pairs with Record 13 or Super Record 13 Ergopower levers and a matching 13-speed cassette and chain. It will not work with 12-speed Campagnolo, will not work with Shimano or SRAM components, and is not retrofit-friendly to older Campy groups. If you're moving to 13-speed, you're moving the whole drivetrain.... Read More