Inflate noble and expensive tires
The pump manufacturer
Silca was founded just outside Milan in 1917. Over the course of its history, the company has set milestones such as the first pressure indicators for bicycle pumps, the first bicycle fuel pumps and the first outlet valve for C02 cartridges. Silca has been based in Indianapolis in the USA since 2013, when Joshua Poertner took over the company. Poertner was Technical Director of the US wheel manufacturer Zipp for many years.
Important status
With the SuperPista Ultimate pump, Silca is now making a new start and claiming to be redefining the category of bicycle pumps. With the floor pump, the cyclist still has to lever a piston up and down, but this is done with some interesting features. The pump is solid, as the base alone weighs around 800 grams. Elastomer pads are used to protect sensitive floors from the solid base and enable a balanced stance when pumping.
Pressure gauge from the laboratory
35 millimetres above the foot is a CNC-machined aluminum cover that houses a pressure gauge. With a deviation of +/-1%, this should indicate the actual tire pressure much more precisely than competitor products. The pressure gauge also gives the pump end an insight into the inner workings of the SuperPista Ultimate, with the brass parts reminiscent of Silca products from the past.
Indycar pressure hose
When it came to designing the pump hose, there was no stopping it: this connection between the pump head and the pressure piston is said to withstand a full 827 bar of pressure and the hose even comes from a racing car. A strong magnet also ensures that the Presta pump head is attracted from several centimeters away from its parking space. According to the manufacturer, the pump also boasts a number of additional functions (Teflon-coated piston rod...), not to mention the rosewood handles, which are otherwise used to make musical instruments. It is also worth noting that spare parts are available for the pump down to the smallest detail.
Distribution via CUAG
In Switzerland, CUAG Sports AG offers the Silca pressure maker. The price tag for the Silca SuperPista Ultimate pump will be a whopping CHF 445.
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