I've had good luck with the Silca sealants, it's very sticky and seals up almost anything even on a road tire for me. I like that this is injectable now, I don't have to break the bead of the tire to do the pour in method. Just go slow with the injector and it won't clog up with fiber bits.
I haven't had this long enough to test the 6 month claim, but if it lasts that long, this is a game changer. I can do a spring/fall switchout and be good for the year.
I've owned this set for about seven years and, other than a few small scratches from occasionally dropping the separate pieces, it still looks and performs like new. None of the bits have rounded off and the ratchet mechanism is still smooth, seems most multitools do not use tool quality steel but thankfully Silca does for this set. I don't really use it for setting torque since I bought a PRO torque wrench (another excellent investment) but for quick adjustment this is still my go-to.
I've been cycling for 15 years on an amateur basis between races, commuting and overall fitness. A handful of people had encouraged me to wax my chain for a while, but their description made it seem the payoff wasn't worth the effort at
The time. I'm fairly busy and I don't have time to sit and look over a crockpot or have ultrasonic cleaning like I'm baking cakes or watching paint dry. But, the simplicity of this in how easy it is to do made me rethink. It's so simple, I basically walk away, put a timer on and do other things in the garage while waxing chains. So quiet, so smooth, and honestly my favorite benefit is my bike stays cleaner overall. I spend less time maintaining my bike and drivetrain because the bike doesn't pick up nearly as much debris like I would get from using lubes. The chain stripper made this super easy as well to wax chains that weren't new on my bikes. Probably my best purchase and most satisfying maintenance advice I could give to anyone. Buy it, you won't regret it.
High quality tape that's pricey, but you know the old saying. It is very tough, but flexible enough to navigate tight spots so you end up with a smooth job. The diagonal texturing adds a cool effect making even the black version unique compared to most of the other boring black tapes. Your hands will not slip on this surface as it's grippy, comfy and firm. Not mushy. I measured it at 2.5mm thick X 240cm long. It covered my 44cm bars with a little to spare. All in all, a great product.
