BIKERADAR, UK 07.2023
Best tubeless sealant in 2023 | 11 popular options put to the test
Tubeless sealants tested to help you find the best puncture protection
Have you ever wondered what the best tubeless sealant is? Well, if you have, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve carried out a series of controlled tests to try to find out which tubeless is the best at sealing holes in your tyre.
There are a number of different options when it comes to which sealant to use in your tubeless road tyres or mountain bike tyres.
We’ve delved into the different formulas in our buyer’s guide at the end of this article. You can find out more about how we our tested in the video below.
If you’re new to the world of tubeless tyres, we have an explainer on tubeless tyres that tells you everything you need to know, as well as a guide on how to repair a punctured tubeless tyre.
We also have a guide to the best tubeless pumps and inflators. Elsewhere, we explored whether tubeless sealant is bad for the environment.
The best tubeless sealants in 2023
Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex
4.5 out of 5 star rating
Effetto Mariposa offers additives that are said to make the Caffélatex sealant more effective.
The Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex is one of the cheapest and most effective tubeless sealants.
The low-viscosity foaming solution plugs hard-to-reach sidewall punctures with the least air loss. It sealed holes made by a 6mm screwdriver with 10psi air loss.
But the Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex couldn’t plug a 6mm hole as quickly as Stan’s Race Sealant.
Nor could the sealant block a hole made by an 8mm screwdriver, but that’s not uncommon.
Additives are available from Effetto that are claimed to increase the effectiveness of Caffélatex with larger holes, though (V-CL)
