Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tire Sealant (250ml)

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Caffélatex tyre sealant is quietly hiding in the wheels of the best cyclists in the World, who trust it to ride as puncture-free as possible.

With a strong racing background in road and off-road cycling, Caffélatex is perfect for tubeless, tubular and inner-tube applications (latex/butyl, not TPU).
Very fast puncture repairing action, ideal for performance-oriented cyclists (and for those who want even more, we created Vitamina CL additive)
Adds very little weight to wheels, following the suggested quantities
Its foaming behavior makes it spread evenly inside tyres, covering the whole internal surface very efficiently
Caffélatex doesn’t contain ammonia or other aggressive chemicals and is not toxic
Relying on synthetic latex, Caffélatex doesn’t create allergy issues associated with natural latex
Check here the correct quantity of Caffélatex you need!

Caffélatex is a truly innovative tire sealant: the first of its advantages over standard latex-based sealants comes from a foaming agent (Actifoam ), activated by wheel movement. Centrifugal force drives standard latex-based sealants against the outer circumference of the tyre. Caffélatex foaming action causes it to fill the tire's entire internal cavity, making it much more effective against sidewall punctures.

Very fast puncture repairing action: A secret blend of liquid synthetic polymers gives Caffélatex its “latex-like” behavior, becoming solid when exposed to fast evaporation, repairing holes in the process. We improved this with the addition of a precise percentage of microscopic (less than 2 microns, 0,002 mm) silicate particles, so that Caffélatex moves slowly through holes, allowing it more time to heal the puncture. Puncture repair speed is especially beneficial with lightweight or thin-casing tyres, making Caffélatex ideal for performance-oriented cyclists, for both road and off-road cycling and for tubeless, tubular and inner-tube applications.?Caffélatex repairs punctures up to 5 mm (off-road tubeless tyres) and 3 mm (road tubeless tyres).
Lightweight: In order to save weight on rotating masses, Caffélatex has high mobility and a small quantity goes a long way in terms of coverage of the inner surface of the tire. While too much sealant is unnecessary weight, too little is utterly pointless as punctures will still occur and the (small) weight of sealant will serve no purpose. ?For example, we recommend 60 ml (approximately 2 oz) of Caffélatex for 29x2.10 (54-622) tubeless tires; 30 ml (approximately 1 oz) for 700x25c (25-622) tubeless tires. See the link above for a full list of recommendations.
Foaming behavior activated by wheel movement: When engineering Caffélatex and refining its formula, we discovered that providing it with a foaming behavior (passing from liquid to foam when agitated, so activated by wheel movement) was a big plus in terms of ability to spread inside the tire cavity. When wheels are turning, centrifugal force drives standard liquid sealants against the outer circumference inside the tyre. Caffélatex, turning into foam, tends to fill the entire internal cavity of the tyre, making Caffélatex available and effective even when the puncture happens on the sidewall. Caffélatex reverts to its liquid state after around 15 minutes of stillness.
Lifespan: Compared to other “latex-like” sealants, Caffélatex is a very stable and durable, although its lifespan is heavily influenced by tire type. Using the recommended quantity for tire size/type, the expected Caffélatex lifespan is: 1) Tubular (or Caffélatex inserted into latex/butyl inner tube - not TPU inner tubes): up to 1 year 2) UST Tubeless tire: 2-6 months 3) Tubeless-ready tire: 1-4 months 4) Tube-type tire: 1-3 months. In the impossibility of knowing the specific conditions (kind of wheel/tire set-up, tire sidewall thickness and porosities, external temperature and humidity, bicycle storage conditions…), we recommend checking Caffélatex every 2 months, to make sure it’s liquid and therefore ensures its puncture preventive action. When dry, Caffélatex-sealed wheels are still air-tight, but Caffélatex won’t actively repair punctures.
Not toxic, corrosive, allergenic: Caffélatex doesn’t contain ammonia or other aggressive chemicals: that characteristic makes it also the favorite sealant for cyclocross/tubular applications, creating no harm to the sensitive latex inner tubes. ? WARNING: oxidation of aluminum rims can happen because of the water content of the sealant, occurring where metal surface is not painted/protected or covered by tubeless rim strip or tape. As its formula is synthetic, Caffélatex doesn’t trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to products made with natural rubber latex.
Usage and storage temperatures and tips: Usage: -20/+50°C (-4/+122°F), Storage: -15/+30°C (+5/+86°F). Caffélatex will last 2 years after the bottle is first open, as long as the bottle is closed properly and stored away from direct sunlight, and the storage temperature is within the range stated above. To check if a bottle of Caffélatex is still good, even after a long time since first opening it: 1) the liquid should have a homogeneous viscosity (no solid chunks or evident separation between lighter and denser liquid); 2) 10-second test: wet thumb and index in liquid Caffélatex, press it between the two fingers for ten seconds then release: if it starts to create a solid layer, it’s still functioning properly.

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didnt even notice

Got my first puncture on Fusion 3 tubeless filled with 2 fluid oz of caffelatex. I did not even notice it until 3 days later when I went for my saturday morning ride. Lost some pressure but the hole was totally sealed and easily held 120 lbs when I pumped it up. It is totally cool!

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Reviewed by: kingfish from on 9/7/2013 1:41:00 AM

Used in the tubes of my commuter for 6 months now

There are lots of reviews online about tubeless and Caffelatex. I just wanted to add my own 2 cents about using this sealant in tubes. I''ve been using Caffelatex in the tubes of my commuter for about six months now. Not a single flat!!! Before Caffelatex I would get at least one flat a month usually from a broken piece of glass. Another benefit with my tubes is that I only have to top off the air in the tire about once a week (instead of adding air every other day). I highly recommend this product for tubes as well as tubeless.

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Reviewed by: Steve from on 8/12/2011 7:49:00 AM

Currently using Caffelatex

I am currently using your Caffelatex sealant and loved it!

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Reviewed by: Visitor from on 8/12/2011 8:02:00 AM

I use all the sealants on the market

I love this sealant. I use all the sealants on market, and this is far the very best!

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Reviewed by: Marcelo from on 7/29/2013 11:41:00 AM

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Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tire Sealant (250ml)

Caffélatex tyre sealant is quietly hiding in the wheels of the best cyclists in the World, who trust it to ride as puncture-free as possible.

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