[{"id":155532066914,"handle":"gift-ideas-under-50","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2019-12-02T08:13:52-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"2020 Under $50 Stocking Stuffers","body_html":"\u003cbr\u003e"},{"id":261248319586,"handle":"all","title":"All Products","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:20:25-05:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2021-06-09T09:51:15-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"hideabTest"},{"column":"type","relation":"not_equals","condition":"mws_apo_generated"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Black Friday"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Sale"}],"published_scope":"global","image":{"created_at":"2023-10-27T15:39:48-04:00","alt":null,"width":1024,"height":1024,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/collection_allProd.jpg?v=1698435588"}},{"id":263081459810,"handle":"award-winners","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:20:25-05:00","published_at":"2021-12-20T16:26:18-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Award Winners","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-12-20T17:12:18-05:00","alt":null,"width":768,"height":768,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Ultimate_Handle.jpg?v=1640038338"}},{"id":260555472994,"handle":"bicycle-maintenance","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2021-03-10T04:39:55-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Bicycle Maintenance","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eLeap into the first cleaning before the spring riding season starts. This is a Recommended 8-point checklist maintenance pre-check. From handle bars to the rear tire, this guideline will get you on the road, trail, and\/or commute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Clear the dust and begin assessing the bicycle condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Replace your bar tape and look for structural damage to the handlebars from the last season. Video for help: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KkQg961CzGI\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/KkQg961CzGI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Check your mobile pump before you hit the road. Make sure the gaskets have not deteriorated or cracked, common in plastic O-rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Confirm your on-bike pack for quick access to road-side maintenance. What's in your pack? Consider compartments to keep soft necessities are secure and usable. Tips and Tricks on packing your on-bike pack: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/d0EtjLExiWo\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/d0EtjLExiWo\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. Inspect your bottle cages for potential wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6. Consider your plan of attack for chain wear due to frictional loss. Does the chain need to be replaced and what kind of maintenance are you most comfortable. Which chain lubricant do you choose?: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/BioDifO22uE\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/BioDifO22uE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e7. After checking your bicycle for overall structural stress, tighten loose parts with torque tool with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8. Check the optimal tire pressure based on why type of riding you will be doing. Use the SILCA free, online tool the SILCA Professional Pressure Calculator: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.silca.cc\/silca-professional-pressure-calculator\"\u003ehttps:\/\/info.silca.cc\/silca-professional-pressure-calculator\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"},{"id":264347156578,"handle":"bike-maintenance","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:55:41-05:00","published_at":"2022-03-08T16:18:51-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Bike Maintenance","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2022-03-08T16:18:49-05:00","alt":null,"width":1599,"height":899,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/SILCA-Lubricant-Family.jpg?v=1671737939"}},{"id":164184227938,"handle":"boxing-day-2020","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:55:41-05:00","published_at":"2023-03-06T11:26:29-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Boxing Day 2020","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/9521\/files\/boxingday2020_silca.jpg?v=1608736249\" width=\"819\" height=\"461\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e24 Hours Only!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe hope you are enjoying the 2020 Boxing Day, December 26. For those not familiar with the holiday, here is a brief history from the History Channel: https:\/\/www.history.com\/news\/why-is-the-day-after-christmas-called-boxing-day\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo matter what you choose to do with your day, we are celebrating by providing a \"box\" offer with some really great deals to give you something that you want; but didn't receive for Christmas. We hope you have a lovely Boxing Day!\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-19T10:09:00-04:00","alt":null,"width":1920,"height":1080,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/cfe7ec5507417b3ac7812333e28e3aca.jpg?v=1626703740"}},{"id":261221941346,"handle":"chain-lube-wax","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:55:41-05:00","published_at":"2021-06-03T14:06:38-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"CHAIN LUBE\/WAX","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSILCA Super Secret Chain coating started out as a project to develop the fastest Hot-Melt wax lubricant available more than a year ago. Josh has been recommending Hot Melt Wax and helping Pro cyclists and triathletes wax chains for years and wanted to bring his lubricant formula to our customers, the challenge was how to consistently melt, dip and agitate the chain across different crockpot designs and temperatures. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe project took a fascinating turn from the world of IndyCar when josh was introduced to a group that had developed a technology to put micro-scale wax powders into a solution that was quick drying and forms a coating that is indiscernible from hot melt dipping. The combination of air-drying liquid wax and Tungsten Disulfide would quickly prove to beat all currently available hot melt waxes in friction testing while being much faster and easier to apply.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-27T12:04:08-04:00","alt":null,"width":1380,"height":776,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/d747cc39646537e5ee9120c5a9bec578.jpg?v=1633724189"}},{"id":264347254882,"handle":"clean","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:55:41-05:00","published_at":"2022-03-08T16:25:24-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Clean","body_html":"Cleaning your bike is the number one marginal gain you can make to the bike. SILCA's cleaning products are environmentally friendly and keep your bike sparkling year around. Prep your chain and your frame to keep them running cleaner, longer.","image":{"created_at":"2022-09-27T09:43:07-04:00","alt":"Bicycle Spa Cleaning","width":1426,"height":750,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/thebicyclespacollection.jpg?v=1664286188"}},{"id":270474444898,"handle":"emporia-collection","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:20:17-05:00","published_at":"2023-05-02T08:43:42-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Emporia Collection","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2023-05-02T09:05:07-04:00","alt":null,"width":1428,"height":724,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/MicrosoftTeams-image_6.jpg?v=1683032708"}},{"id":161709097058,"handle":"everesting","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2020-08-04T13:17:00-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Everesting Collection","body_html":""},{"id":262120734818,"handle":"fall-gear-guide","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2021-10-14T08:29:06-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Fall Gear Guide","body_html":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/9521\/files\/fall-gear-guide_480x480.jpg?v=1634159139\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/9521\/files\/fall-gear-guide_480x480.jpg?v=1634159139\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fall Gear Guide provides a roadmap to the most beloved SILCA accessories, components, tools, and more. The best in safety gear with all products made from premium parts and high-quality standards. Enjoy the fall rides before winter takes us indoors!\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-10-13T16:58:02-04:00","alt":null,"width":600,"height":300,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/fall-gear-guide.jpg?v=1634158682"}},{"id":95309856866,"handle":"fathers-day","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:20:25-05:00","published_at":"2022-06-01T13:38:40-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Fathers Day","body_html":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/9521\/files\/fathers_day22_480x480.jpg?v=1654105705\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eBringing joy to your father on June 19\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eIn celebration of all dads, here is a Father's Day Collection that highlights all the items on his SILCA wishlist. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTo receive your shipment in time, US domestic orders should be placed by 11 am EST on June 15, 2022. Expedited orders for International shipping are available. Custom orders please, add an additional 48 hours for production time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"},{"id":264347484258,"handle":"featured-items","updated_at":"2023-12-08T02:26:21-05:00","published_at":"2022-03-08T16:34:26-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Featured Items","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2022-03-08T16:36:26-05:00","alt":null,"width":1600,"height":899,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Super_Secret_Chain_Lube_Forrest.jpg?v=1646775386"}},{"id":261206573154,"handle":"happy-riding","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:20:25-05:00","published_at":"2021-06-01T12:06:51-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Happy Riding","body_html":"When the weather inspires a ride, make sure you have everything you need to ride happy, safe, and comfortable. This \"Happy Riding\" Collection combines all the gear needs to keep calm and ride! We hope to see you out on the single track, road, bike path, etc.","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-27T12:03:44-04:00","alt":null,"width":2055,"height":1587,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/ef794e24205b6fc2d5ae78d1b8ce9095.jpg?v=1627401824"}},{"id":155552743522,"handle":"indoor-cycling-collection","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2019-12-03T22:48:24-05:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Indoor Cycling Collection","body_html":""},{"id":82441732194,"handle":"new-product","updated_at":"2023-12-08T02:26:21-05:00","published_at":"2021-09-22T15:59:32-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"New Product","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-22T15:59:33-04:00","alt":null,"width":1426,"height":750,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Full_Drink_Bourbon_Cages.jpg?v=1638286981"}},{"id":163077783650,"handle":"every-ride-carry-collection","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2020-10-21T11:35:20-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"On Bike","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhen you are looking to upgrade your bike sometimes having something that looks great is just as important as an upgrade that improves performance. Luckily SILCA has plenty that do both! The On Bike collection is perfect for anybody looking to upgrade their bike.\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-27T17:28:23-04:00","alt":null,"width":4416,"height":2488,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Mattone_BAAF_on_Aethos_Horizontal.jpg?v=1632778104"}},{"id":265455534178,"handle":"optimize-your-ride","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2022-05-12T11:19:57-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Optimize Your Ride","body_html":""},{"id":161087783010,"handle":"silent-treatment","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:55:41-05:00","published_at":"2020-06-29T12:40:36-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Silent Treatment","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"600x600\" width=\"600x600\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/9521\/files\/SUC_Voigt_SSCL_banner_logos_0eb00ce5-1adc-4a58-bf62-8a1b62fb3d38_600x600.jpg?v=1617025372\" style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"Shut Up Chain Jens Voigt\" data-mce-style=\"float: none;\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0309\/9521\/files\/SUC_Voigt_SSCL_banner_logos_0eb00ce5-1adc-4a58-bf62-8a1b62fb3d38_600x600.jpg?v=1617025372\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/2020\/12\/04\/bikerumor-editors-choice-awards-2020-tylers-best-bikes-gear-picks\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBikeRumor's Editor Choice 2020 Best of Chain Lubes!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e This collection is all about our secret lube and hot wax products to provide an efficient and amazingly quiet chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOnce riding, something magical happens – your drivetrain is pretty much completely silent. No matter what gear or RPM, the noise from your chain is likely going to be imperceptible above wind or more likely tyre noise. Everything certainly feels much smoother – pedaling and shifting alike.\" - \u003cem\u003eROAD.CC\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Secret Chain Lube:\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silca.cc\/pages\/chainlube\"\u003e https:\/\/silca.cc\/pages\/chainlube\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eSecret Chain Blend: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silca.cc\/pages\/secretchainblend\"\u003ehttps:\/\/silca.cc\/pages\/secretchainblend\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed help selecting which lubricant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silca.cc\/pages\/choose-your-lube\"\u003ehttps:\/\/silca.cc\/pages\/choose-your-lube\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-19T09:03:08-04:00","alt":"Silent Treatment | SILCA","width":720,"height":360,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/silent-treatment-665820.jpg?v=1626699789"}},{"id":261957320802,"handle":"speed","updated_at":"2023-12-08T04:15:41-05:00","published_at":"2021-09-27T16:46:22-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Speed","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe great Eddy Merckx was quoted as saying \"Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.\" That is all well and good, but The Cannibal was also known for having the absolute best everything so maybe there is something to these Marginal Gains after all. The Speed collection is our handpicked favorite items to make you faster on the bike. For some inspiration, check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/silca.cc\/blogs\/silca\/top-10-marginal-gains-to-save-watts-on-the-bike\" title=\"Top 10 Cycling Marginal Gains\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTop 10 Marginal Gains\u003c\/a\u003e for more insight.\u003c\/div\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-09-27T16:48:09-04:00","alt":null,"width":4416,"height":2488,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Mensola_Cervelo_straight_on_wCmpt_1.jpg?v=1632775690"}},{"id":261328535650,"handle":"tire-pressure-optimization","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:10:21-05:00","published_at":"2021-06-22T12:44:42-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Tire Pressure Optimization","body_html":""},{"id":159257460834,"handle":"weekend-collection","updated_at":"2023-12-08T02:51:06-05:00","published_at":"2020-05-13T11:04:49-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"Weekend Collection","body_html":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFor the cyclist that desires to take off on a trip to explore nature; seeking greater adventure with some solitude. Whether you ride solo or with a partner, this SILCA Weekend Collection is perfect for those extended getaways to the perfect remote location. The love of cycling and connecting to the natural beauty of the world awaits.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\nThis collection also acknowledges that the concept of leisure time has new meaning. So, we are discounting this collection to offset our changing daily environment. We hope this encourages you to take a chance and recharge that once sacred exploration we have for our greater natural habitat.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShipping is dependent on our shipping partners, please be patient while we continue to return to full work schedules in our shipping and operations. Thank you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave up to 40% off this collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-19T10:07:06-04:00","alt":null,"width":1000,"height":1000,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/bb2267f9a9bee028321ad6672c4dc8df.jpg?v=1626703626"}},{"id":93800366178,"handle":"workbench","updated_at":"2023-12-08T00:16:37-05:00","published_at":"2019-03-17T18:29:21-04:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"WORKBENCH","body_html":"","image":{"created_at":"2021-07-26T14:35:02-04:00","alt":"Workbench Tools for Cycling","width":1900,"height":1268,"src":"\/\/silca.cc\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/SILCA-ALL-Shop-Tools-arranged-K.jpg?v=1627324503"}},{"id":260981522530,"handle":"wsg-products","updated_at":"2023-12-08T05:20:25-05:00","published_at":"2021-04-29T14:48:06-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"WSG Products","body_html":""}]
The ultimate in Marginal Gains for when all out speed is the priority. Partnering with the Nobel Prize winning scientists who discovered graphene, we are the only company certified to be using Nanene® in chain wax.
• Saves up to 12w
• Save half a watt over Secret Chain Blend
• 300g
• Up to 800km re-wax intervals
• Clean to the touch on the chain
• No PFAS chemicals
• Get up to 30,000 km out of a chain
SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY
Parts covered by SILCA Limited Warranty are considered to be subject to wear through normal use or are consumable subject to degradation through the course of their daily use. SILCA guarantees them free from manufacturer defects for 2 years.
During the development of Secret Chain Blend Hot Melt chain wax, Josh put considerable effort into looking at all possible friction modifiers including Graphene. Sadly, he found that this ‘wonder material’ generally made little to no difference in performance despite it’s very high price, how could this be?
So in an attempt to get to the bottom of this Josh went directly to the original source of graphene, Versarien® PLC, a company formed from the partnership between the University of Cambridge and the University of Manchester (where graphene was discovered) and is one of only three graphene producers in the world to be certified by the Graphene Council as producing true graphene. Versarien® produces the highest purity graphene in the world which they call Nanene™.
“From our first test with Nanene™, we knew that real Graphene was indeed, the future.” Says Josh Poertner, President of SILCA. “Everything we could throw at it showed it excelling over our existing technologies, and that says a lot when our Secret Chain Blend Hot Wax is already considered to be the fastest and lowest wearing lubricant in the world as independently tested by numerous third party laboratories including ZeroFrictionCycling and Tour Magazin Germany.
As a core part of our product development, SILCA have also entered into a partnership with the Ray Ewry Sports Engineering Center (RESEC) at Purdue University just up the road from SILCA headquarters. The RESEC is lead by Jan-Anders Mansson former President of the International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS), an International Olympic Committee (IOC) co-founded organization. RESEC is an engineering-based sports research center focusing on next generation technologies impacting the sports field. RESEC is also currently developing multiple technologies for measurement of drivetrain efficiency, as well as standardization of smart trainers for E-racing in collaboration with UCI.
Beware of very long break in period with DA 12 speed
Even after breaking each link loose the first 30 minutes of riding, the chain was so stiff that I had several gears jumping under load. The 11T (smallest radius) was still skipping occasionally after 3.5 hours of riding. For some reason this isn’t an issue with my DA 11 speed setup, where the wax breaks free much easier within 10 minutes of riding. After a few more wax cycles and miles, this issue improves to something more like ~30-60 minutes of loud operation. Beware and please mention this in your marketing materials!!
Roston N.
Verified Reviewer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 months ago
Save some wats with silca hot wax
Reliable and long lasting.
Very good product!
Alan b.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
11 months ago
Silca Hot
Silca knocked it out of the park with this one!!!!
