Tri-laminate Design: The Features You Need, Right Where you Need Them
In traditional bar tape materials the tape is extruded as-is, or molded to develop a thin 'skin' of non-expanded foam at the surface. The designer must choose between competing parameters: more durable foams are much harder, more cushioning means less grip and so on. By using a laminated design, SILCA engineers can put the exact material in the exact right location. So the outer Ply of SILCAthane is tuned using the same materials used in high performance eyewear for maximum grip, durability, and cleanability. SILCAlon was developed from the 2-Hour Marathon shoe foam for ultimate cushion and rebound behavior for maximum comfort and speed. Having 2 top layers of low-damping materials, SILCA uses a 3M Viscoelastic damping adhesive to put the perfect amount of damping right where it needs to be in order to reduce handlebar 'buzz' without sacrificing comfort