Silca Cuscino 2.5 bar tape

The most advanced foam ever used in handlebar tapes

Inspired by advances in foam in racing shoes and F1 tyres, as well as research into rolling efficiency, impedance and cushioning, new material technology could enable a significant improvement in handlebar tape. By using a laminate of SILCAthane, SILCAlon and 3M viscoelastic adhesive instead of a single foam extrusion, the tape can be optimised for a range of desired characteristics. The resulting tape has a softer and more comfortable feel, greater wet and dry grip, better vibration isolation and 3-5 times longer life than existing tape materials. Since the actual wrapping of the tape can be as important as the tape itself, Silca has also developed a fully adhesive butterfly on the back to better cover the back of the lever clamp area without adding bulk, a high-grip finishing tape and expandable aluminium/composite end caps to ensure that every detail is perfect.

Features

• 2.5mm of cushion (+/- 10%)
• Laser engraved aluminum end plug
• Fully adhesive finishing tape
• Butterfly clamp cover that doesn't add bulk