Effetto Mariposa Caffé tubeless tape Plus 45mm/8m

Effetto Mariposa Caffé tubeless tape Plus 45mm/8m

Caffélatex tubeless tape - Effetto Mariposa

• Caffélatex tubeless tape
• replaces standard rim tape and makes a standard rim airtight
• with this tape you convert a standard bike rim to tubeless
• super light
• easy to use

Caffélatex tape is made of polyester instead of the usual PVC material. It is light, thin and highly resistant to damage and pressure. The special adhesive does not have the instant tack of the natural rubber adhesives used on cheaper tapes, but over time it bonds more strongly to the rim (which you will appreciate when applying the tape) and is much more tolerant of temperature and humidity changes and ageing.

Caffélatex tubeless tape has earned a reputation as the perfect accessory for lightweight wheels: in size M it adds only 29.5 g per 5.5" wheel on mountain bikes!

Warning: before using the tape, carefully clean and degrease the rim. Using an alcohol-based degreaser is not recommended!

Supplied in widths:

• Plus S (34 mm): for rims with an internal width between 29 and 34 mm,
• Plus M (40 mm): for rims with an internal width between 34 and 40 mm,
• Plus L (45 mm): for rims with an internal width between 40 and 45 mm.

Make the valve hole in the tape with a Phillips screwdriver or another round pointed tool. Do not use a knife or scissors!

Use:

1) Apply the Caffélatex tubeless tape 2 cm before the valve hole. The tape is flexible but not easily stretchable, so it conforms to surfaces but changes its length/width only marginally when pulled. This is a plus, because a stretched tape will tend to move and return to its original size over time, breaking the adhesive bond.

2) While applying, keep the Caffélatex tubeless tape taut so that it adheres first to the centre of the rim channel, to avoid any bubbles and wrinkles. Use one layer for MTB bikes (up to 4 bar) and two for ROAD bikes (up to 8 bar). Continue around the entire circumference, always concentrating on the centre of the rim channel, until you get 2 cm past the valve: you will get a double (for MTB) or triple (for ROAD) layer 4 cm past the valve.

3) If possible, avoid finger contact with the last part of the tape to maximise adhesion on the most exposed segment of the tape

Use a sharp point or a screwdriver to make a hole for the valve. Do not use a cutting knife and do not make an "X" cut: this could prevent a proper airtight seal around the valve.