Riders and mechanics who want a clean, high-grip carbon paste for cockpit and seatpost installs.
SILCA Hold Fast Carbon Paste swaps the usual grease base for a high-tack silicone carrier. SILCA says it carries three to four times more silicate friction additive than typical carbon pastes, so it resists sliding and migration and lets you run lower clamping torque with less risk of slip, fatigue or damage to carbon and alloy parts.
It is clear and dye free, so it will not stain fingers, clothing or paint, and it cleans up with a SILCA Gear Wipe. SILCA says it is safe on carbon, titanium, aluminium and painted finishes, and with all metal types and combinations. It suits non-moving parts like stems, seatposts, shifter rings and carbon rails. The tube holds 95.82 g.
Silicone, not grease
High-tack base that stays put and wipes clean.
High friction
Three to four times the friction additive of typical carbon pastes.
Dye free
Clear formula that will not stain hands, kit or paint.
Wide compatibility
Safe on carbon, titanium, aluminium and painted finishes.
Product
Use
Silicone carrier
A sticky silicone base instead of grease means the paste resists sliding and migration, stays where you put it and wipes clean.
Great for
Maybe not for
One size: a 95.82 g (3.38 oz) tube. Always tighten to the torque the component maker specifies.
Keep it fresh
SILCA suggests wiping off the old paste with a Gear Wipe and reinstalling at least once a year, and 2 to 3 times a year if you sweat a lot.
