With tubeless tyres becoming more and more prevalent, more and more riders are enjoying the benefits of tubeless. But what if your rims are not tubeless compatible Effetto Mariposa's Caffelatex Tubeless Tape is the answer, allowing you to convert normal rims to tubeless.Rim tape is incredibly easy to use, converting your rims to tubeless-readyRequires tubeless valves and sealant (Sold separately)Can be used with some non-tubeless-ready MTB tyres not recommended for tube-only road/CX tyresWhile more and more rims are designed from the outset to be used with tubeless and tubeless-ready tyres, there are still a huge number only designed to take tubes. Rather investing in a new set of wheels, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Tape allows you to convert your regular inner-tube only wheels to tubeless-ready. Starting with the Caffelatex Tubeless Tape, you can remove your current rim tape or cloth and install the tubeless tape. This is the first step in setting your wheels and tyres up tubeless. The tape helps to make the rim as air tight as possible when combined with the tyre sealant. The width of the tape varies, so you must select the right size for your rim. The S Kit suits rims with an external section of 20-24mm, M suits 25-29mm and L suits 30-34mm wide rims.
With tubeless tyres becoming more and more prevalent, more and more riders are enjoying the benefits of tubeless. But what if your rims are not tubeless compatible Effetto Mariposa's Caffelatex Tubeless Tape is the answer, allowing you to convert normal rims to tubeless.Rim tape is incredibly easy to use, converting your rims to tubeless-readyRequires tubeless valves and sealant (Sold separately)Can be used with some non-tubeless-ready MTB tyres not recommended for tube-only road/CX tyresWhile more and more rims are designed from the outset to be used with tubeless and tubeless-ready tyres, there are still a huge number only designed to take tubes. Rather investing in a new set of wheels, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Tape allows you to convert your regular inner-tube only wheels to tubeless-ready. Starting with the Caffelatex Tubeless Tape, you can remove your current rim tape or cloth and install the tubeless tape. This is the first step in setting your wheels and tyres up tubeless. The tape helps to make the rim as air tight as possible when combined with the tyre sealant. The width of the tape varies, so you must select the right size for your rim. The S Kit suits rims with an external section of 20-24mm, M suits 25-29mm and L suits 30-34mm wide rims.
Characteristics Made of polyester: the best material for technical tapes, with very high mechanical properties. Stable: it easily conforms to rim shapes and has low memory (it doesn’t ‘spring back’ once put down in the rim channel). Adhesive Strength: State of the art. The adhesive can stick to silicone-treated paper and is much more tolerant to less than perfect rim cleaning before tape application Sealed: to preserve the tape properties and to underline its "technical product" status, each tape is now contained into a re-sealable bag.
Caffélatex Tubeless Valve is a great accessory for any tubeless wheel. Like all our products, it’s made in Italy to the highest quality standards.Key Features:adapt to any rim profile with the included conic adapter,light, reliable aluminum body,come in 40, 70 and 100 mm lengths.Thanks to the provided conic adapter, Caffélatex Tubeless Valve works on both Presta and Schrader-drilled rims:On Presta-drilled rims (valve hole diameter: 6,5 mm): depending on the rim shape the flat rubber valve base might ensure a perfect air-tightness, without any additional adapter, or the conic adapter might be needed,On Presta-drilled with a wider (> 6,5 mm) inside hole, or when used on Schrader drilled rims (valve hole diameter: 8,5 mm).We recommend fitting the conic adapter on the valve before inserting it into the rim.Generally speaking, the conic adapter makes life a lot easier with the various rim profiles, as in some cases a flat-base works better than a conic base, and vice-versa. With Effetto Mariposa valves, the conic adapter allows to pass from flat to conic in a breeze.Light and reliableWe opted for an aluminum alloy that will bend before breaking, adding reliability to the lightness required by modern rims.Great lookEffetto Mariposa valves come with a red-anodized aluminum cap, to underline their quality and make them easily recognizable even when mounted.Removable valve coreThis feature allows easy mechanism replacement and the fitting of our tubeless-specific Caffélatex Valve Extensions.Available sizes40 mm length for rim profiles between 10 and 30 mm70 mm length for rim profiles between 31 and 60 mm100 mm length for rim profiles between 61 and 90 mmThese plus our 35 mm or 45 mm Caffélatex Valve Extensions allow to fit virtually any rim in the market.Complete with accessoriesEach pack includes two Caffélatex Tubeless Valves, two red-anodized aluminum caps, two rubber conic adapters, two nuts, two o-rings and a Presta mechanism/valve extension key.
When used on Presta drilled rims (valve hole diameter: 6.5mm), the rubber valve base ensures a perfect air-tightness simply tightening the valve on the rim (with its nut), without any additional adapter. When used on Presta drilled with a wider (> 6.5mm) inside hole, or when used on Schrader drilled rims (valve hole diameter: 8.5mm), Effetto recommend fitting the conic adapter on the valve before inserting it into the rim. Use the metal washer on the outside of the rim, before tightening the valve nut.
The final part of any tubeless kit is the valves. Designed to fit snugly in the rim's valve hole, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valve is lightweight, easy to use and incredibly durable.Lightweight and durable aluminium constructionConic adaptors allow them to adapt to any rim profileSuitable for presta or schrader rimsRemovable valve cores make sealant injection easyThe Caffelatex Tubeless Valves come with clever conic adaptors that allow them to be used with rims drilled for both presta and schrader valves. Constructed from lightweight aluminium, the valves are incredibly durable and also look great. Removable valve cores also make it easy to inject your sealant of choice through the valves and into the tyre. Versatile, lightweight and easy to use, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valves are some of the best you can buy.
The final part of any tubeless kit is the valves. Designed to fit snugly in the rim's valve hole, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valve is lightweight, easy to use and incredibly durable.Lightweight and durable aluminium constructionConic adaptors allow them to adapt to any rim profileSuitable for presta or schrader rimsRemovable valve cores make sealant injection easyThe Caffelatex Tubeless Valves come with clever conic adaptors that allow them to be used with rims drilled for both presta and schrader valves. Constructed from lightweight aluminium, the valves are incredibly durable and also look great. Removable valve cores also make it easy to inject your sealant of choice through the valves and into the tyre. Versatile, lightweight and easy to use, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valves are some of the best you can buy.
The final part of any tubeless kit is the valves. Designed to fit snugly in the rim's valve hole, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valve is lightweight, easy to use and incredibly durable.Lightweight and durable aluminium constructionConic adaptors allow them to adapt to any rim profileSuitable for presta or schrader rimsRemovable valve cores make sealant injection easyThe Caffelatex Tubeless Valves come with clever conic adaptors that allow them to be used with rims drilled for both presta and schrader valves. Constructed from lightweight aluminium, the valves are incredibly durable and also look great. Removable valve cores also make it easy to inject your sealant of choice through the valves and into the tyre. Versatile, lightweight and easy to use, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valves are some of the best you can buy.
Thanks to the addition of microscopic silicate particles, Caffélatex now moves more slowly through holes, allowing the sealing ingredient more time to heal the puncture. These particles are NOT of macroscopic size (e.g., glitter 150-300 microns) but are instead microscopic particles less than 2 microns in diameter. Please read the MBUK's Six of the best guide to tyre sealants. Thus, Caffélatex flow characteristics change on a microscopic level without the headaches of valve-clogging glitter. Puncture repair speed is up to 5 times faster, an improvement especially noticeable with lightweight or thin-casing tyres. Recommended quantities: 30 to 50ml per wheel for road/cyclocross applications; 50ml for mtb tyres up to 26x2.10/29x2.00; 60 to 100ml for mtb tyres over 26x2.10/29x2.00.
Thanks to the addition of microscopic silicate particles, Caffélatex now moves more slowly through holes, allowing the sealing ingredient more time to heal the puncture. These particles are NOT of macroscopic size (e.g., glitter 150-300 microns) but are instead microscopic particles less than 2 microns in diameter. Please read the MBUK's Six of the best guide to tyre sealants. Thus, Caffélatex flow characteristics change on a microscopic level without the headaches of valve-clogging glitter. Puncture repair speed is up to 5 times faster, an improvement especially noticeable with lightweight or thin-casing tyres. Recommended quantities: 30 to 50ml per wheel for road/cyclocross applications; 50ml for mtb tyres up to 26x2.10/29x2.00; 60 to 100ml for mtb tyres over 26x2.10/29x2.00.
When the damage size exceeds the maximum sealable by normal tyre sealants (around 5mm) and Caffélatex sealant escapes the hole without repairing it. ZOT! can be injected through the damage then the catalyzed Caffélatex will then be able to repair damages up to 10mm (well above the capacity of any liquid sealant). Caffelatex ZOT! Nano 10ml is the new improved formula of the original ZOT! 30ml. The Caffelatex specific catalyser is contained inside a small, flexible blister ending with a 1cm long x 1mm-diameter metal needle, activating Caffelatex (or Espresso) with surgical precision even on sensitive high-pressure tyres/tubulars. Instructions Caffélatex has to be liquid inside the tyre when the puncture occurs (ZOT! by itself has no sealing properties, it simply accelerates Caffélatex solidification). While ZOT! + Caffélatex can also work on tyre and inner tube setups, tubeless or tubeless-converted tyres are the easiest to work with. Tubulars with a tubular-tubeless construction (where the inner tube is integrated in the casing, like Tufos) are the easiest to work with. Inserting the tip of ZOT! bottle and squeezing it inside the tyre damage will instantly solidify Caffélatex, sealing holes. WARNING: simply pouring ZOT! on the outside of the tyre, won’t fix major damages. For maximum results, insert ZOT! bottle tip slightly inside the casing through the cut (to create a physical plug of solid Caffélatex inside the tyre). ZOT! solidifies Caffélatex locally, without compromising its normal lifespan inside the tyre. ZOT! has been engineered to work specifically with Caffélatex sealant formula.
Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex ZOT! Nano Tyre SealantCaffélatex Zot! is an instant polymerisation catalyser for Caffélatex, useful in cases of significant tyre damage such as when the damage size exceeds the maximum sealable by normal tyre sealants (around 5mm) and Caffélatex sealant escapes the hole without repairing it.Simply inject Zot! through the damaged area to solidify the Caffélatex inside and repair damages up to 10mm (well above the capacity of any liquid sealant).Caffélatex Zot! Nano 10ml is the Road/XC racer version of the original Zot! 30ml. The Caffélatex-specific catalyser is contained inside a small, flexible blister ending with a 1cm-long x 1mm-diameter metal needle, activating Caffélatex (or Espresso) with surgical precision even on sensitive high-pressure tyres/tubulars. Features: Instantly solidifies localised Caffélatex to mend tyre damage measuring 5-10mm in size Metal needle allows precise injection of Zot! into the site of small punctures Small, lightweight bottle contains enough to get you out of trouble Can be re-sealed with a practical silicone plug for further uses Fits under the bottle cage with special holding clip (supplied)Buy Effetto Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.