CYCLINGNEWS, UK 04.2022
Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex: the best tubeless sealant for fast sealing of small holes
SPECIFICATIONS
Sizes available: 250ml, 1LLargest claimed puncture seal: 3 mm for road tubeless tyresClaimed time of viability: 2-6 monthsTemperature range: -20/+50°C (-4/+122°F)
REASONS TO BUY
- Foaming system gets to a puncture fast
- Non-toxic and non-corrosive making it useable for tubular tyres as well
- Customizable puncture protection with purchase of sealant additive
REASONS TO AVOID
- Won’t plug the largest holes
There are two different ways to talk about the Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex. As it comes out of the bottle, what makes it special is that it foams up and coats the inside of the tyre better than other sealants. As the tyre rotates this constant action of foaming keeps the sealant from sitting in one spot at the bottom of the tyre. The idea being that small punctures will seal faster and you'll never have to stop. The obvious downside is that it only works with small punctures. This would be perfect for race day situations where the road is smooth and it's unlikely you'll encounter a large puncture. If you want to be able to handle larger punctures you also have the option of adding the Effetto Mariposa Vitamina CL sealant additive. You can mix in the amount you want and the stated puncture protection jumps to 8mm "or more." The challenge being you can't inject it through the valve and it's expensive. The choice is yours in how you use it though. For gravel race day, you could load up with the additive and expect to have to clean it out later. No one else gives that kind of flexibility.
