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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":155552743522,"handle":"indoor-cycling-collection","updated_at":"2022-01-25T09:36:05-05:00","published_at":"2019-12-03T22:48:24-05:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Indoor Cycling Collection","body_html":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the growing popularity (and increased enjoyment) of indoor riding, the Indoor Collection from SILCA has been developed with input from pro athletes, mechanics, our customers, and of course, our own experiences. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Challenges:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor cycling creates more of a corrosion and equipment risk to your bicycle than outdoor riding, even wet outdoor riding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum components are just as affected by sweat and corrosion as steel ones, and for some thin walled parts such as handlebars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard to replace components such as headsets and bottom brackets can be completely ruined in as little as 100 hours of sweaty indoor riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpensive smart trainers and grade simulators contain sensitive electronics, motors and bearings which can be damaged or destroyed by prolonged contact with sweat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor riding can be as much as 2x more likely to result in chafing, hotspots or saddle sores\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor riding sees more hand pressure and related hand and wrist pain due to riders changing position less frequently\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Solutions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweat and corrosion: SILCA Hirobel Gear Wipes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear wipes contain 5 different alcohols, each with targeted cleaning power to completely remove sweat, drink mix, lubricants, dirt and more from your bike, smart trainer, and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipes use only cosmetic grade ingredients, are approved for skin contact and leave NO residue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Canister of wipes contains 110 large wipes, each with enough cleaning power to clean your entire indoor setup after even the sweatiest workout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChafing, Hotspots, Saddle Sores: SILCA Harsh Conditions Chamois Cream\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreated especially for us by the brilliant minds at Mad Alchemy specifically for wet and indoor conditions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInspired by one of our ProTour friends doing Zwift\/Wahoo events after he commented that a 2 hour Zwift race was harder on his undercarriage than the Tour of Flanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders move less in the saddle indoors and the chamois tends to be significantly wetter leading to conditions for more rapid skin breakdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped for maximum staying power and lubrication with the highest levels of Tea Tree and Eucalyptus oils which are anti-bacterial and anti-fungal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHas nearly the staying power of a wax based cream with the ease of washing from skin and clothing of water based cream: leaves NO residue on clothing!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand and wrist pressure\/discomfort\/Slipping: Nastro Fiore Handlebar Tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally developed for the harshest outdoor riding conditions, NASTRO retains 90% of it's dry grip when wet: no more slippery bars!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial foam developed for 2 hour marathon running shoes has very low damping to provide both excellent cushioning AND excellent support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 2x more cushioning than tapes of similar thickness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNASTRO is extremely hydrophobic, SILCAthane TPU layer of tape is completely non-porous so that it will not absorb or hold sweat, this reduces corrosion risk of handlebars and brake levers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncredibly dense polymer structure of SILCAthane TPU resists bacteria and fungal growth while remaining exceptionally quick and easy to clean\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e"},{"id":135409827938,"handle":"the-gravel-collection-silca-bar-tape","updated_at":"2022-01-24T21:25:52-05:00","published_at":"2019-07-30T09:56:42-04:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"The Gravel Collection | SILCA - 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The worlds most advanced foam ever put in a bar tape. Increased comfort with a tacky top layer to retain 90% of the grip even in the wet.
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Inspired by advancements in running shoe foam and F1 tires as well as our own research into rolling efficiency, impedance and damping, we realized that new materials technology could allow for a significant improvement in bar tape. Using a laminate of SILCAthane, SILCAlon and 3M Visco-elastic adhesive instead of a single foam extrusion, the tape can be optimized across a range of desired features. The resulting tape has a softer, more comfortable feel, higher wet and dry grip, better vibration isolation, and 3-5x the durability of existing tape materials. Since the actual wrap of the tape can be as important as the tape itself, we’ve also developed a full adhesive backed ‘butterfly’ to better cover the back of the lever clamp area without adding bulk, a high grip finishing tape and expanding aluminum/composite end plugs to ensure every detail is perfect.
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Steve F.Reviewed by Steve F., from United States
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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The quality I expect from Silca.
Assuming this tape lasts a while it will be the best I have tried. I did a 44 mile ride after wrapping my handlebars and my hands felt just as good at the end of the ride as they did at the start, this was the day after doing a 55 mile ride with Supacaz so I was expecting at least some soreness. I believe that Silca does try to put the very best product possible on the market and this tape is another shining example of that, from the end plugs to the finishing tape this stuff just looks and feels amazing. I’ve read reviews about it being difficult to wrap but I did not have an issue, I have been wrapping my own bars for a few years so my technique is pretty good. The only other tape I can compare it to is Supacaz but I found this to be more forgiving with a bit more stretch and a more durable feel. The grip is excellent and it seems the claims of vibration damping are true, as I mentioned my hands felt great the whole time and it wasn’t all smooth roads by any means. I had enough to cover my 44cm deep drop bars but I did have to go back and do less of an overlap on the first attempt, thankfully there was enough for the figure eight wrap around the hoods as well. I might not have needed the butterfly tape for the hoods but I’m glad they were there, it’s just another example of Silca’s attention to detail.
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JeffReviewed by Jeff, from Singapore
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Great Bar Tape
I've used this bar tape three times in a row and have had a great experience with it. No complaints. There is a great amount of cushion given it isn't very thick and it has excellent tacky grip. I've tried the all black and the black with white fiore and both have a very clean, pro look. No problems with wrapping, just make sure to tug hard.
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Neill M.Reviewed by Neill M., from Australia
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Smooth Ride
I usually use thicker tape so when I went on my first ride with the fiore tape it felt skinny and I was unsure how well it would soak up road vibration. Turns out it cuts out the majority of the high frequency road buzz and feels amazing, another major point is that it's super grippy and inspires much more sprinting confidence than thick and squishy tapes.
Yes it's pricier than most and you should take your time to install it properly, but I can only say from my experience that it's a winner.
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Hamish G.Reviewed by Hamish G., from New Zealand
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
Review posted
It works
Now on my second set of Fiore tape. Been pretty happy with the tape. Seems comfortable for road and gravel. Big ups to the finishing tape (the bit that is supplied to finish the wrap). I had to remove and rewrap back to the shifter about 4 times on the first lot of tape. That black finishing tape just kept on keeping on. Brilliant.
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Chris M.Reviewed by Chris M.
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I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5
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Nasty Nastro
Best bar tape ever! Definitely the go to gravel bar tape. Grip, comfort, durable, this stuff is Nasty!
