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SILCA REPLACEMENT PRESTA VALVE CORE (SET OF 6)

bcs_admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:46:11 +0000

So we’ve always noticed how really expensive tubulars had such nice valve cores with smooth edges and high quality seals that resisted sticking. When we started developing SILCA Tubeless valve stems, we set out to find the best cores, and realized that only a handful of companies make them globally. After a lot of phone calls, emails and discussions, we knew instantly when we had found the ones we were after. Fully CNC machined with roll-formed threads these cores give themselves away with their spun-formed tops that keep the valve nut from unthreading too far. Most companies crimp the threads here which damages them such that the nut cannot thread over..we find the extra effort to spin form a perfect little mushroom head on the top of the valve to really say it all: these are carefully made. Icing on the cake is the use of fully synthetic seals for both the stem seal and the core seal, this means that the core will resist aging and cracking for far longer while being significantly more resistant to both synthetic and natural based sealants if you are using tubeless. Best of all, this additional thought, care and attention to detail costs almost nothing over lesser cores while saving you pain and suffering over the coming years.

• CNC Machined brass valve cores
• Full synthetic seals resist aging and
are more resistant to damage from
sealant
• 6 valve cores and 1 removal tool

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.

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SILCA ULTIMATE TUBELESS TAPE

bcs_admin — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:16:15 +0000

Most tubeless rim tape is an afterthought—prone to tearing, stretching, leaking, or leaving sticky residue that complicates service. SILCA Ultimate Tubeless Rim Tape was engineered to eliminate these weak points, delivering a more durable, cleaner, and easier-to-install solution that sets the foundation for a flawless tubeless setup.

WHAT MAKES IT THE ULTIMATE?
Triple-ply strength combines high-strength, high-stretch, and abrasion- resistant layers to prevent cuts, deformation, and seal failures. The multi-layer composite of PET, PU, and proprietary abrasion-resistant films for maximum durability and conformity to rim beds.

Advanced adhesive sticks securely to carbon or alloy rims yet removes cleanly with no residue—making service faster and cleaner. Pressure & temperature ready secure and stable up to 120psi (8.3 bar) and performs reliably in temperatures ranging from -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F).

Frustration-Free Installation
Balanced stiffness and stretch ensure smooth, accurate installs, even on tight rim profiles. Includes finishing patches to complete each wheel with a clean, shop-quality look. One roll can do 4 700c rims with a single layer or 2 rims with a double layer.

• 27mm fits 23-27mm internal rim widths
• 32mm fits 28-32mm internal rim widths
• Zero residue upon removal
• Tri-laminate construction improves abrasion resistance 249%
• Easy stretch for hassle free installation
• Finishing tape for a pro finished look

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA ULTIMATE TUBELESS VALVES

bcs_admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:13 +0000

SILCA Ultimate Tubeless Valves offer high flow rates, easy compatibility with tire inserts, and reliable long term service. Designed to work seamlessly within the SILCA tubeless system, these valves complement products like SILCA Ultimate Sealant with FiberFoam and SILCA Ultimate Tubeless Rim Tape. The result is dependable performance that meets the needs of riders at every level

•Precision CNC-machined aluminum body
•4 mm hex interface for secure, tool-controlled installation
•Insert-compatible design with most tire inserts
•Perfect system match with SILCA Ultimate Tubeless Tape
• Threaded aluminum valve cap with core tool
• Low profile lock nut
• 50mm and 70mm length optimized for modern rims

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA ULTIMATE SEALANT INJECTOR

bcs_admin — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:46:45 +0000

Make injecting sealant through your valves easy and clean with the SILCA Ultimate Sealant Injector. Now compatible with SILCA Ultimate Sealant.

• 2oz capacity
• Compatible with Ultimate Tubeless Sealant

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA ULTIMATE TUBELESS SEALANT

bcs_admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:16:24 +0000

The original sealant formulation, released 2.5 years ago, was designed primarily for effective puncture sealing by maximizing the surface area of the liquid latex for enhanced performance. Pro racers valued its convenience, as they frequently changed tires based on race conditions and could easily pour in fresh sealant without needing to inject it through the valve. However, we heard two main concerns from more casual cyclists—it dried out quickly when not in use, and its composition of the longer strand carbon fiber made injection difficult and problematic, leading to a potentially messy installation if not handled carefully.

Please Note: Injectors are sold separately.

Lastly, the old Natural Latex formula needed a two-step process to stay liquid longer. That has been eliminated with our new blend of natural and synthetic latex. SILCA Ultimate Sealant Is a one-step process lasting +6 months and still, above all else, sealing punctures on race day.

• Seals 6mm+ punctures
• Injectable through the valve (Injector sold separately)
• Lasts 6+ months
• Proprietary Natural and Synthetic Latex blend
• Optimized carbon fiber strands
• Advanced Foaming agents to carry carbon strands to a puncture
• Tested to seal punctures down to temperatures of -15C (5F)
• Available in 1L, 500ml, and 65ml bottles
• Ammonia Free
• Not injectable in Reserve valves

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA CHAIN COUPLER

bcs_admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:05:29 +0000

The perfect way to add additional chains to your chain waxing rotation without having to re-string chains each time. Have multiple chains drying at the same time with additional chain couplers.

• Coupler for additional chains

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA PRE-WAXED RACE CHAIN

bcs_admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:45:52 +0000

Your chain is stripped of all factory grease, ultrasonically cleaned, then hot waxed with Secret Chain Blend for peak performance. Utilizing SILCA’s own Chain Stripper to completely strip the factory grease while promoting wax adhesion, increases the single application longevity by up to 30%. Save time and effort of stripping your chain and get the fastest chain treatment available with the Pre-Waxed Race Chain.

Tips for Maintaining Your Investment:

Every Ride: Wipe down the chain to remove larger debris from the chain
Every 100-Mile Replenishment: Apply a drop of Super Secret Chain Coating to each roller, cycling drivetrain backwards 10-12 times to fully penetrate, allow it to dry, and wipe off excess before riding
Every 800-1000 Mile Maintenance: Remove chain, dip in boiling water to clean, use Secret Chain Blend Hot Wax treatment, allow the chain to cure, reinstall chain, and ride

• 20% faster than other treated chains
• Treatment lasts up to 400km
• Top up with Super Secret Lube every
150mi for continued performance

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA WAX ADDITIVES ENDURANCECHIP

bcs_admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:15:44 +0000

SpeedChip. SpeedChip is the go to when you need the absolute fastest option available. It is the choice of Visma Lease-a-Bike for time trials and one day classics. SpeedChip is a full synthetic wax produced from the same exotic base oils used in SILCA Synergetic. This is the absolute fastest wax ever used in a cycling lubricant, blended with 3 sizes of sub-micron and nanoscale Tungsten Disulfide platelets for further reduced friction and anti-wear properties. Proven in testing to permanent increase chain efficiency by up to 0.6% over SILCA SecretBlend hot melt, with the only downside being more frequent lubrication intervals required (see chart for more details).

EnduranceChip. EnduranceChip is the best option for ultra-endurance events or training chains to get the most longevity out of your components. EnduranceChip is a semi-synthetic wax blend boasting some of the longest molecular chain lengths possible in a wax for ultimate durability. Adding EnduranceChip to SecretBlend can permanent increase the distance between re-waxing by as much as 2.5X (up to 750km) while still being as fast as the top wet lubricants and significantly faster than any dry lubricant. Add a second chip for even further single application longevity.

One of the secrets behind Secret Chain Blend is that it’s a mix of 4 unique types of wax and not just Paraffin like most other hot wax products. This blend of waxes along with our proprietary WS2 has kept the Secret Chain Blend on top of the ZeroFrictionCycling charts for the last 3 years with many competitors reformulating to get close, but none of them able to beat it.

The 4 wax mix has allowed SILCA to blend what we felt was the best overall mix of high performance, dirt resistance, and application longevity, but over the years as we’ve worked with professional gravel athletes, WorldTour teams, Olympic medalists and more, the request has come up over and over again to custom formulate waxes for specific events or situations. Rather than make an endless number of custom blends, early in 2024 we started shipping two different wax additive kits to our athletes and teams for testing new formulations based on their events and experiences.

The challenge in formulating waxes is that the fastest, most exotic waxes, tend not to last as long per application, while the most durable, longest lasting waxes tend not to be as fast. Rather than blending new and custom formulations for each event, we gave the power to formulate to the athletes, and the results they came back to us with have been incredible with more than 100 victories in WorldTour, Lifetime Grand Prix, the Olympics and many more!

This new system puts the optimization process in the hands of the athlete. Want a training wax that lasts 600km between waxings, you’ve got it. Want a race wax that’s won multiple Tour de France stages, you’ve got it. Want the most insane TT wax for your 40km TT, you’ve got it.

Internally we started out calling the process ‘Wax Doping’ but with so much exposure to world class athletes we’ve decided to call the process ‘Wax Optimization’. Introducing, SpeedChip and EnduranceChip, wax optimization agents that allow you to blend the perfect wax for your needs.

• Permanently modifies wax
• 1 SpeedChip/250g improves efficiency .4%
• 2 SpeedChip/250g improves efficiency .6%
• 1 EnduranceChip/250g increases longevity up to 550k
• 2 EnduranceChip/250g increases longevity up to 750k
• Compatible with StripChip
• Create your own recipe with 5% off 2 chips and 15% off 4 or more.

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA WAX ADDITIVES SPEEDCHIP

bcs_admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:33:29 +0000

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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SILCA CHAIN STRIPPER

bcs_admin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:08:28 +0000

Far and away, the largest hurdle for people converting to a waxed drivetrain has always been the need to completely strip the factory lubricant from the chain in order for the wax to properly adhere. Traditional methods have involved using 2-3 different solvents and rinse steps, moving from non-polar solvents that thin greases and oils to progressively more polar solvents that evaporate quickly to eliminate residues.

For the design of SILCA Chain Stripper, we started from the end and worked backwards, identifying chemicals which drive out greases and oils while promoting wax adhesion to metal. The result is an organic cleaner that lifts and encapsulates greases and oils allowing them to easily be rinsed away from the metal surface. The result is the world’s first wax optimized chain cleaner which not only removes greases and oils, but actually primes the metal surface for improved adhesion from wax lubricants.

The aggressive ‘lift and encapsulate’ action of SILCA chain stripper allows for 2 quick and easy cleaning options.

Option 1: For hot-melt waxing a new, factory chain with SILCA Secret Blend Hot Melt, simply immerse the chain in the Stripper and agitate 30 seconds. Allow to sit for 5-10 minutes and agitate again for 30 seconds. Remove the chain from the Stripper and rinse with water and then drop the chain directly into the hot wax, the water will boil off within a few minutes and the chain will be fully waxed with up to 30% longer application life than a chain cleaned by traditional methods.

Option 2: For drip applied waxing of a new or nearly new chain with SILCA Super Secret without removing the chain from the bicycle. Apply 1 drop of SILCA Chain Stripper to each roller of the chain while backpedalling. Allow to soak for 5 minutes. Backpedal 10 revolutions of the crank to agitate cleaner and re-apply 1 drop per roller allowing to sit for 5 more minutes. Rinse with clean water while backpedalling at least 10 revolutions.

What is it: SILCA Chain Stripper is a highly concentrated, biodegradable degreaser combined with a wax adhesion promoter (primer) which allows for fast, single step preparation of factory chains for waxing while also improving wax adhesion and increasing longevity. SILCA Chain Stripper reduces the time and number of chemicals required to properly prep a factory greased chain to less than 10 minutes and can even be used to prepare chains on bicycle for drip wax application.

• Biodegradable ingredients
• Cleans chain in 10 minutes
• Improves wax treatment adhesion
• Can be used on new or used chain
• Strip chain on or off bike
• Made in USA

SILCA LIMITED WARRANTY

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