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Overview

What makes SILCA Nastro Piloti different from other thin bar tapes?

The SILCA Nastro Piloti is built for riders who want comfort without the added bulk of thicker tapes. It uses just 1.85mm of foam, built from the same laminate as the thicker Cuscino tapes: SILCAthane, SILCAlon, and 3M Visco-elastic adhesive instead of a single foam extrusion. SILCA developed it with inspiration from advancements in running shoe foam and F1 tires. The result is cushioning equivalent to a 2.5mm tape in a 1.85mm profile, with grip that holds in wet and dry and roughly 3 to 5x the durability of conventional tape.

Piloti can be wrapped to expose one of two different textures, and the higher grip texture has more grooves. It comes with a full adhesive-backed butterfly to cover the back of the lever clamp area without adding bulk, high-grip finishing tape, and expanding aluminum/composite end plugs. Every roll is automatically enrolled in SILCA's Crash Replacement Program. Available in Black and White.

All the specs

MPN AM-AC-006-ASY-0101

Thickness
1.85mm, cushioning equivalent to a 2.5mm tape
Construction
Laminate of SILCAthane, SILCAlon, and 3M Visco-elastic adhesive
Texture
Wraps to expose one of two textures
Length
230cm +/- 10% per roll
Durability
About 3 to 5x conventional tape
Includes
Full adhesive-backed butterfly lever-clamp cover, high-grip finishing tape, expanding aluminum/composite end plugs
Colors
Black, White
MPN
AM-AC-006-ASY-0100 Black, AM-AC-006-ASY-0101 White
Warranty
SILCA Crash Replacement Program, auto-enrolled at purchase, crash coverage 1 year and defect coverage 2 years

FAQ

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How thick is SILCA Nastro Piloti bar tape?

SILCA Nastro Piloti is 1.85mm thick, but its laminate construction delivers cushioning equivalent to a standard 2.5mm tape. You get comfort without the added bulk of thicker tapes.

How does the SILCA Piloti texture work?

SILCA says Piloti can be wrapped to expose one of two different textures. The higher grip texture has more grooves.

Should I choose Nastro Piloti or Nastro Cuscino?

Choose SILCA Nastro Piloti if you want cushioning equivalent to a 2.5mm tape from just 1.85mm of foam, without the bulk of a thicker tape. Choose Nastro Cuscino 2.5 or 3.75 if you prefer a thicker tape.

Reviews

What riders say about the Silca Nastro Piloti Bar Tape - 1.85

  • 5 stars: 2 (100%)
  • 4 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Liam M.
White

The lads at Dialed did a great job servicing my bike. The bar tape I let them choose was great. I'd get it again as the grip remains solid no matter how sweaty my hands get.

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Mat L.

Comfortable, great grip.

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