Week in Tech: Silca tubeless, free Rapha, pink helmets

Here’s the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don’t.

Silca goes sleek with new tubeless kit

Silca now offers a tubeless kit that includes two valve stems, two spherical valve nuts, and two SpeedShield rim protectors, all for $25. The company says its aluminum valves are lighter than brass options, stronger than typical aluminum valves, and offer improved airflow thanks to the fully machined brass valve core. The SpeedShields protect your rims when using the valve nuts so you won’t be left with scratches on those pricey carbon wheels. But the shields also improve aerodynamics, hiding parts of the valve stem from the wind for smoother airflow around this area.

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Kask harnesses Italian spirit with pink helmets

Kask helmets announced limited edition Giro d’Italia designs for its Protone and Mojito helmets that will be available just before the start of the Giro. The decision to work with RCS Sports (the company that operates the Giro) in licensing these designs is part of Kask’s drive to promote Italian craftsmanship and passion for cycling. The Giro edition Mojito includes flashes of the Maglia Rosa pink coupled with the event’s motto of “Fight for Pink” while the Protone will boast a striking all-pink design. Both …

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