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The secret is out!
A long-time secret that is said to date back to Cancellara’s 2010 Paris-Roubaix victory and was built by Josh (from Silca Velo) himself, is now available to the masses. That’s right, the “Truth” which was a secret only known to the top, inner circle of the world tour mechanics is now available for you. Introducing the new Silca Velo Truth Gauge.
Photo c. Silca Velo
Silca says that each Truth Gauge starts with a 100% USA-made digital pressure gauge which is temperature and humidity compensating, using medical-grade 316l stainless steel, wetted components for a long time trouble-free lifespan.
The Truth Gauges, according to Silca, use custom sensor calibration, where each gauge is calibrated to a perfect accuracy at 30psi. They say this guarantees 0.2% accuracy between 0 and 60psi with the accuracy drifting to 0.5% at 100psi and 1% at 200psi.
Silca claims that, “This sensor curve fit is unique amongst digital gauges, all of which have slightly non-linear behavior over their full-scale reading. By calibrating to 30psi instead of 0psi, we are able to produce much higher accuracies at low pressures than traditional designs.”
Each Truth Gauge is further fitted with a 6al/4v 3D printed titanium body and aluminum twist style bleed valve. This twist-style bleed valve is capable of bleeding air as slow as 0.1psi per minute, according to Silca.
The Truth Gauge is encased in a molded, high-impact, silicone housing and uses a single 9v battery, which is included. The battery life is prolonged with an auto shut-off after being left idle for 20 minutes. Silca says the gauge has an impressive 1200-hour battery life.
Specs in a Nutshell
- Accuracy: 0.2% between 0 and 60 psi, 0.5% up to 100 psi, and 1% up to 200 psi
- Ergonomic 3D printed body & airway
- Flow dial for precision control
- Large digital display with variable units
- 9V alkaline battery, included
- 20 minute auto shut-off/1200 hour battery life
- Weight: 7.8 oz / 221 g
- Presta compatible only
- Gauge Partnership: Dwyer Instruments USA
- Made in USA
Retail: $249
The Truth Gauge comes with Silca Velo’s Limited Warranty like all of their products.
Ron Frazelle is the Cycling Lifestyle Editor for Bikerumor, he has been writing about bicycles and the cycling way of life for 7+ years. Prior to Bikerumor, he worked in the bicycle industry, living and breathing bicycles since 1995. He is based in Anaheim, California, Frazelle is an avid cyclist of all disciplines, camper, father to 6 children, husband, musician and self-proclaimed retro-grouch.
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