Resplendently coloured in Silca's iconic Molteni orange, the new edition does not fall too far from the original in terms of look and reliability, however, a few tweaks here and there have made it more suited to today's modern tyres and expectations. Both the barrel and piston shaft are made from high-strength steel, allowing for a lifetime's worth of use and durability, while the Ashwood handle replaces the Bakelite model of old for a more ergonomic and quality feel. The large gauge on the pump's wider base is more accurate, measuring pressure to within +/-3% accuracy, with the inflation capacity maxing out at a staggering 220psi. Equipped with changeable hose chucks that allow for both Presta and Schrader compatibility, the upgraded Pista Floor Pump is sure to stand the test of time for another hundred years.
With the Press on Disc Adaptor Aluminium, its all about the gasket when it comes to making sure you get an ultra-secure airtight seal during inflation. The high-tech 252 Elastomeric gasket is constructed from 6066-T6 aluminium for durability and strength and features Silca's CompressionHead design which increases the snugness of the fit by 200% just by tightening it in your normal way. Capable of withstanding use at 393psi before succumbing to blow-off, the Press on Disc Adaptor Aluminium is around 3x as strong as its rivals, making it the must-have adaptor for adaptability, performance and longevity.
Every one of the 10 featured tools is forged from steel for brilliant tool strength and durability and features a hex or Torx head that is commonly used in all sorts of maintenance jobs. Equipped with an oversized sliding cross member, each implement is afforded the best leverage as the horizontal bar can be positioned to form a classic T-shape when locked at the centre detent or can be utilised in an L shape when situated towards the tool's end stop. This adaptability and versatility can help shave precious time off necessary repairs. Handily held in a 12oz Waxed Duck Canvas folding holster, the T-Handle Folio Kit lets you quickly and easily pick up and replace each tool in their individually marked compartments for top-notch efficiency. The bag is protected by a computer-quilted exterior featuring Silca's recognisable diamond pattern, sewn with reflective thread for easy recognition. Made from rip-stop nylon and a rugged gripping Dupont Hypalon, it can be easily hung or draped on horizontal-to-overhanging surfaces for simple access. Classic tools with classy storage, the T-Handle Folio Kit is a brilliantly functioning selection of fantastically crafted everyday use tools.
Developed and tested over 18 months by some of the world's best and most prolific riders, the SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Edition Floor Pump brings together two of Silca's top-rated and award-winning inflation devices to create an all-conquering floor pump. Fitting the magnificent SuperPista Ultimate pump with their lauded Hiro chuck, Silca has come up with the ultimate in efficient and elite inflation. Kitted out with a custom orange hose which connects magnetically to the pump's aluminium body via the Hiro chuck's Steel End Nut, the SuperPista Ultimate Hiro both looks and functions with style. Equipped with a Purple Heartwood handle that offers great comfort and ergonomics while being pushed and pulled, the quality build shines through. Air-efficient from the off, the Hiro chuck ensures minimal air-loss when attaching to the valve, its steel wing design controlling your compression with ease, as the gasket prevents interference and pressure upon attachment. Recommended by 50% of the world's Pro Tour teams, the SuperPista Ultimate Hiro Edition Floor Pump is the indeed the ultimate inflator for elite and amateur riders alike.
This professional quality, multi-functional mini ratchet tool and bit collection gives exceptional engagement and optimum leverage as you loosen and tighten a wide range of screws and fasteners. Shaped like a T for ultimate torque when turning, the cold forged driver and stainless steel extension will get your parts off and on in no time at all. Tools designed as well as this deserve to be maintained in style, and the T-Ratchet Kit ensures that with its compact and convenient waxed canvas carry case. its exterior design features a reflective threading and shuts securely with magnetic closures. This also allows you to put your most used heads at close hand by sticking them to the magnetised area. Highly adaptable and brilliantly crafted, the T-Ratchet Kit from Silca is a brilliant addition to any workshop or kit bag.
Silca's team put 10 months of endeavour into this 'tactical' mini-pump to make sure that it was compact, powerful and most of all air-efficient when it comes to getting your tyres back to full strength. Capable of inflating up to 100psi, this manual inflator is the first Silca portable pump in over half a century to feature an in-built hose. Housed inside the inner barrel, it slides in and out of the pump with ease, with no need to remove it, making for a seamless pumping experience and up to 10% more air per stroke than conventional mini-pumps. Presta and Schrader compatible, the compression gasket attaches to the hose and is put to use via a small aluminium lever. The Tattico Mini-Pump also features an adaptable cup seal instead of standard O-rings, which grows with your tube for the highest efficiency in all temperatures, a hidden heat sink that keeps the pump cooled from the heat generated during pumping, and a twin tube insulated handle to keep your hands cool and comfortable as you push and pull. Finally, this impressive inflator comes equipped with a direct-mount frame bracket for ultimate portability, making sure the Tattico Mini-Pump w/ Mount ticks all of the boxes when it comes to fast, efficient and reliable air-flow when your tyres need it most.
Optimised to a high standard for painless and efficient tyre removal, the aluminium forged Premio Tyre Lever Set features high-strength metal blades that can access the tightest of tyre beads for non-damaging tyre extraction. Designed to be much thinner than plastic or metal core levers, the Premio is equipped with a Nylon Pad on the rim-side for added protection, which is kitted out with a Flex-Core Zone for extra adaptability to the curvature of the rim. A cutting-edge update on the traditional bike tool, the Premio Tyre Lever Set is a lightweight and dependable pair of levers, ideal for modern and state-of-the-art wheels and rims.
Providing a more rigid and spacious alternative to a standard seat roll, the Premio Seat Capsule consists of a thermoformed shell-structure, giving way to a 625cc volume hub, split by a pair of dividers for optimal organisation. Ideal for carrying inner tubes, tyre levers, multi-tools and other mid-ride must-haves, the big zips shut with a YKK zipper for secure containment. Attaching to your seat using a rail guard and BOA attaching technology, where a twist of the dial tightens the wire grip and a pull of the plate sets it free, the Premio Seat Capsule sits in a tilted position to prevent seat-post rubbing and maintain stability and aerodynamics. A great choice of bag for the streamlined and space-conscious rider.
Carefully constructed from 9-step heat-treated S2 tool steel, this set of commonly used keys, picked by Silca's top mechanics, is coated with high-engagement chrome and topped with a secure polymer grip for superb comfort while being twisted and turned. Each one is double ended allowing for versatility and optimum leverage when loosening or tightening the wide range of fasteners found on your bike. The nine hex and nine Torx tools are kept together in their custom moulded tool holder, where each tool has its own marked slot for easy identification and location. The holder features a hanging hole that allows it to be tied on to any bike fixture or hung in your workshop, and it can be easily stored in your kit bag in preparation for roadside repairs. The HX-TWO Travel Kit is a professionally compiled toolset you can rely on.
The Silca HX-One Essential Kit is one of the most functionally efficient and aesthetically pleasing hex key sets on the market. Enclosed in a CNC machined Beechwood box each tool rests in its own slot that clicks into place and is accessible with one hand. The CNC box made from sustainable Beechwood is hand sanded and finished before receiving the stainless steel Silca shield and is just the icing on the cake for the beauty that is the HX-One Kit. Made from S2 tool steel coated with thin-dense Chrome, a process generally reserved for mould tool components, the HX-One hex keys possess the optimal balance of strength, hardness, shock resistance and dimensional control. The use of S2 tool steel provides stronger tools with much harder surfaces giving prolonged tool life, made 16% harder by the thin-dense Chrome. To finish the hex keys each tool is sprayed with a high-grip, high-visibility textured polymer to help prevent the dropping and damaging of tools. Included in each HX-One Kit is the proprietary Silca 17-4 Stainless Magnetic Adapter. The adapter turns the 6mm hex key into a 1/4" socket drive. To fit with this are the 6 most common Torx sizes, 2 Phillips head and 2 Flat head drivers. The adapters and additional drivers provide the kit with the ability to handle any modern bike in a workshop, at home or on the move.
Approximately 70% of damage to high-end carbon components comes from adjustments made without using a torque wrench. The majority of these adjustments are made on the roadside or out on the trails. From this Silca decided there must be a quality solution to prevent damage in a riders time of need, and so creating the Silca T-Rachet & TI-Torque combination to be a compact force of good. The Silca T-Rachet & TI-Torque Kit is an ergonomic tool that measures from 2 - 8Nm that provides real-time torque tightening feedback. Check out the video above to see how easy it is to use. The Silca T-Rachet & TI-Torque Kit uses interchangeable magnetic components to cover a range of common bike fixings and is constructed from Titanium and Aluminium with Hard Steel contact to weigh a minimal 30 g. If you're looking for a precise tool to take with you on the move the Silca T-Rachet & TI-Torque Kit is the perfect choice!
Silca have sought to end the frustration that is synonymous with mini or pocket pumps with the Pocket Impero Pump. Using the same ergonomically perfect, full CNC aluminium head from the Impero, brass check valve shared with the Impero and Super Pista and the same steam formed 3mm thick leather gasket, from Milan, as the Impero the game is changed. Featuring a unique slide-lock silicone insulating sleeve improves grip and protects hands from the heat of pumping to high pressures and when finished slides back into place to double as a handle lock when stored in a jersey pocket. The SIlca Pocket Impero Pump also features mirror honed internals that allows for the highest pumping efficiency and lowest stroke count around meaning riders are back up and rolling faster with less of a headache. If quality comes first the SIlca Pocket Impero Pump should be top of your list. You'll have no regrets when you get a flat as you can amaze your riding partners by fixing flats in record times and then kindly remind them it's NOT a 'mini-pump'.