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BlackChili Compound IT ’ S ALL ABOUT HOW YOU MIX IT

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The rolling properties of the rubber compound of a tire are primarily determined by three interacting factors – stiction [ grip ], rolling resistance and mileage [ longevity ] . The dilemma : If you improve any of these factors it can have a detrimental effect on at least one of the others . A tire with maximum grip wears quicker and rolls more slowly . If you then make a tire roll faster and more durable , grip , in turn , is reduced .

With our BlackChili Compound , a tread compound which is always based on the latest knowledge of polymers and raw material research , we have supplied the cycling industry with an enduring solution . Depending on the application of a tire , we adjust the compound formulation for the specific discipline – for road or mountain biking , time trialling or downhill racing .

How does that work ? For BlackChili , we refine special synthetic rubbers with proven natural rubber to high-performance tread mixtures . To these mixtures we then add soot particles , which in turn are optimised in shape and surface properties . The complex compound technology is so sensitive that tires with BlackChili Compound are produced exclusively in our German Korbach plant .

Hometrainer II THE KM ACCUMULATOR ON THE ROLLERS

Developed for the essential basic training at home . Particularly smooth running . The durable cold-running compound stops heat build up . ! Suitable for training on rollers / home trainers only .

1 µ m