Comments on: CaffeLatex: A Long Term Use Update

By: AndrewR

AndrewR — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:49:28 +0000

I think a lot of people are missing the point that non tubeless specific rims have a different bead seat profile. Try getting a UST tyre onto a Mavic UST rim to see the difference! The pay off is however (once one has got over the gorilla fit when fitting the tyre) is in tyre security and the ability to run stupid low pressures without losing the bead or burping the tyre. If one buildsa good wheelset – great hubs, good spokes and proper tubeless rims, one can get away with using almost any type of tyre if one uses some sealant.

I am 198 lbs, do not trash my gear but run pretty light set ups. I am running Maxxis Ignitor LUST 2.35 with 50ml of Stans (just for puncture sealant) on a 5.5″ set up (Bullit) which I ride pretty hard (ie all trails in the Whistler Valley & the Park on occassion). I can run 24-28 psi no problem, no burping, no side wall tears, great traction – the Ignitor is a pressure sensitive tyre as far as grip goes, les psi equals more grip in wet conditions. I have let the tyres go as low as 22 psi just to see what happened (great grip but pretty wallowy in the corners).

I have run Michelin UST Comp 16 and 24 on Mavic D3.1 rims (now called something else but the wheelset is great so why change it) for Masters DH and run as low as 18 psi in the tyres on hard tracks like Innerliethen.

My main point is use the right tool for the job, although I know you guys are challenged for choice being on 29′ers, but one cannot go past a proper UST rim as the basis for a great tubeless set up.

By: pl

pl — Thu, 20 May 2010 23:15:59 +0000

How about CaffeLatex in butyl tubes such as Schwalbe XXlight? Or maybe better results could be if used in latex tubes, for example in Michelin Aircomp Latex? I’m not planning to go tubeless, so need reliable solution to ride with Furious Freds. Any advice?

By: Doug Kon

Doug Kon — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:24:54 +0000

Update: The Kenda 2.10 seems to be sealed and I bought a Specialized Captain 2Bliss 2.20 which sealed very easily after my Kenda Nevegal 2.35 would not inflate. We’ll see how they are tomorrow morning. I hope to ride them at 26psi.

By: culeboards

culeboards — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:26:43 +0000

I’m new to Caffe Latex and my first attempt with a Continental Mtn King 2.2 failed miserably (similar to “Richard” #19). I gave up trying to seal it. Am now also failing to seal my Kenda Nevegal 2.10.
Using quality DT Swiss rims.
Frustrated – may go back to Stan’s. Will try the spray glue trick first.

By: ibrydn

ibrydn — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:15:56 +0000

all things considered sounds like the CaffeLatex might be the way to go…