A torque wrench is sometimes not enough when dealing with carbon parts, especially if those parts refuse to stay in place when tightened respecting the recommended torque values.
Carbogrip 75 ml
Carbogrip is the perfect complement to Giustaforza torque wrench. It is basically a special high-molecular weight silicone resin that, sprayed on a bicycle part before assembling it, polymerizes (in a time ranging from 3 to 5 minutes) into a grippy surface with the following characteristics:
CHARACTERISTICS:
prevents part slippage and the dangerous, normal reaction when a seatpost or handlebar slip at the recommended torque value: over-torquing the bolts!
facilitates clamping of smooth carbon parts (handlebars, seatposts, aerobar extensions..)
the polymer also has anti-seize properties, allowing an easy component removal when needed
works great as thread-lock (steel, titanium, aluminum, carbon bolts)
waterproof
very easy to use: no need for brushes as with other assembly pastes/liquids
ideal for mountain-bike grips: sprayed inside the grips it allows the grips to easily slide onto the handlebar when mounting, locking them in place when the resin polymerizes. The grips can then be removed blowing air inside them with a compressor, or with other procedures normally used to remove grips
can be easily removed with Carbomove or other petrol-based solvents
available in 75ml bottle size
Instructions for use:
Carefully clean/degrease the mounting surfaces. Seatpost: remove grease traces inside the seat-tube too
spray Carbogrip on the component and immediately mount it
tighten the mounting bolts to the suggested torque value
wait 5 minutes before using the component
unwanted Carbogrip traces can be removed with Carbomove or other petrol-based solvents
Tip: if not using Carbogrip frequently or forgetting to put the bottle cap after use, the resin could set inside the nozzle and blocking it. If so, remove the nozzle: a droplet of Carbomove (or other petrol-based solvents) inside it will restore its functionality.
