Comments on: Effetto Mariposa “Caffelatex” Tire Sealant: On Test

By: Rip

Rip — Sat, 08 May 2010 03:55:09 +0000

Excellent info here. Thank you.

By: Oderus

Oderus — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 19:48:45 +0000

Ok, I set up one bike on Wednesday with Caffelatex. Using the injector, I put 100ml into each wheel (29×2.3). Now, it bears repeating that I did NOT remove the valve cores to install the sealant. I simply opened up the presta valve, attached the syringe and injected the fluid. I lost maybe 3 drops with each tire. I will note that I installed it the sealant into a tube and not a tubeless tire. I hope to do my other 29er, which is tubeless, later on today. Back to the tubed bike. I made it a point to ride thru a field that I know is full of Goat Head thorns. Here in Fort Collins, you could almost run a business pulling goat heads out of tires. Luckily I picked up a couple in the front tire and one in the back. I pulled them out and watched a tiny bead form from where the sealant came out and went home. The bike has been hanging untouched for four days now and the tires are still inflated! No flats. Remember that this is in a tube! I can’t wait to put it into the tubeless bike and go for another ride. I have put it into my road bike as well since I commute on it everyday and I have not had any issues. I will note that my road pressure seems more consistent from day to day. Less leeching with the sealant. So far, so good. While this is by no means a thorough test, my initial thoughs are that this is going to be a fantastic product down the road, for me at least. The ease and cleanliness of installation alone puts it one step ahead of Stan’s. I’ll report back once the April Snow (WTF!) has cleared and the trails open back up.

By: will-I.am.1

will-I.am.1 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:51:50 +0000

Sounds great Oderus, keep us posted!

By: Oderus

Oderus — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:03:52 +0000

Davidcopperfield, I just received a couple of bottle yesterday and from what I am seeing, I would not mix this product with anything. It’s consistency and foaming action is part of what makes it work. Adding poo-poo Slime to it would be an insult and a waste of product. I would also say that if you buy the Caffelatex, be sure to get the injector as well. It is awesome. It will pump the caffelatex right thru a presta or schrader valve without having to remove the valve core!

By: Davidcopperfield

Davidcopperfield — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:33:13 +0000

Slime is claylike and prevents stan’s from drying up. Together with Hutchinson air it makes a mixture which leaves out the grosser particles at the beads and allows the tyre – Ignitor in my case- to be pumped with hand pump. This is my first impression. On mtbr it was discussed the usage of homebrew sealants. Several work and several don’t.
Is it possible for you to take some time and experiment with slime a bit and stan’s with your Caffelatex? Just for curiosity ? Will they enhance the application or deteriorate it?