EXCLUSIVE FEATURES:
- doesn’t contain ammonia or other aggressive chemicals
- best durability and puncture repairing ability mix
- turns into foam when agitated, spreads easily and without unbalancing the wheel
- used successfully in cyclocross, road and mountain bike at all levels, from leisure riding to professional racing
- one formula only: professional racers use what anyone can buy
CHARACTERISTICS:
How it works:
thanks to the addition of microscopic silicate particles, Caffélatex moves slowly through holes, allowing the sealing ingredient more time to heal the puncture. These particles are not macroscopic (e.g., glitter 150-300 microns) but are instead microscopic, less than 2 microns in diameter. Thus, Caffélatex flow characteristics change on a microscopic level without the headaches of valve-clogging glitter.
Puncture repair speed is especially noticeable with lightweight or thin-casing tires.
Foaming action activated by wheel movement:
the first advantage of Caffélatex over classic latex-based sealants comes from a foaming behaviour, activated by wheel movement. Centrifugal force drives standard latex-based sealants against the outer circumference of the tyre. Caffélatex turns instead into foam, filling the tyre’s entire internal cavity, making our sealant much more effective against sidewall punctures. Caffélatex go back to liquid state after around 15 minutes of stillness.
Puncture-repairing action:
its fast sealing action makes it ideal for mtb and road tubeless, tubular and standard tyres. Caffélatex repairs punctures up to 5 mm (mtb tubeless) and 3 mm (road tubeless).
Stable over time:
thanks to its formula, Caffélatex is a very stable and durable sealant, although its lifespan is also dependant on kind of application and external conditions.
Using the recommended quantities for tyre size, the expected sealant lifespan is:
- Tubular (or inserted into latex/butyl inner tube): 1-2 years
- UST Tubeless tyre: 4-6 months
- Tubeless-ready tyre: 2-4 months
- Tube-type tyre: 2-3 months
Nevertheless, in the impossibility of knowing our customers’ specific application (kind of wheel/tyre set-up, tyre sidewall thickness and porosities, external temperature and humidity, bicycle storage conditions…), we recommend checking Caffélatex every 2 months, to make sure it’s liquid and therefore retains its ‘puncture preventive’ action.
When dry, Caffélatex-sealed wheels are still air-tight, but Caffélatex won’t actively repair punctures.
Not corrosive:
being completely ammonia-free, it’s 100% tyre and rim friendly and also the favourite sealant for cyclocross/tubular applications, creating no harm to the sensitive latex innertubes.
Sizes:
bottles (1000, 250 ml), cheer-packs (60 ml) or bundled in Caffélatex Tubeless Conversion Kits.
10 liter Caffélatex Pro Point also available for teams or shops.
Usage and storage temperatures:
from very cold to very hot, exceeding by far those of first-generation latex sealants (usage: -20/+50°C ~ storage: -15/ +30°C).
Recommended quantities:
we take too much pride in our attention for details to give rough numbers.
For a precise recommended quantity (given the tyre type and size), click here.
Even better, install our free iCaffelatex app on your phone (iOS, Android) using the QR-code in this page!
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What is the shelf life of the product (and once opened)?
Shelf life of Caffélatex is very long. It certainly exceeds two years, which is considered the golden standard for sealants.
After having been opened, a bottle of Caffélatex will last a maximum of two years, if properly closed and stored away from direct sunlight and/or heat sources.
Should I clean the sealant (remove the remaining Caffelatex) every time I check the tire and see that I must fill it with another dose?
If you see liquid Caffélatex when you check your tires and you want to top it up, you can simply add more liquid sealant: no need to remove what’s inside.
If, on the other hand, the sealant is dry, just remove the (eventual) bigger solid chunks before adding some fresh Caffélatex.
Hi,
My tubeless tyres have been filled with continental revosealant, I would like to use your product, is there any problem if I mix the 2?
Thanks.
Hello, yes, mixing different sealants is normally not a good idea…
It’s all explained in details here: “A Caffélatex cocktail”
Would caffélatex work with the valve extender (valve stem core is inside the extender)?
Yes, it will… more details at the link here
How do I remove the Caffe Latex spilled over my car seat cushion?
It can be done with Caffélatex Remover.
Apply Caffélatex Remover on the stain(s), allow it to work for some second, then rub on it with a clean cloth. Degree of success depends a lot on the kind of fabric and how much it has absorbed the sealant, as the Remover will efficiently soften what is on the surface but it will have an harder time with what’s inside the fabric.
From the product description, it looks like I can add Caffélatex to latex inner tubes for non-tubeless road tires (tube-type tyres). Am I correct? If yes, what is the best care of the tube and sealant to prolong their life? Thanks!
Hello Pablo, thanks for your message: yes, your understanding is correct.
The biggest danger for Caffélatex, once it’s inside your latex inner tubes, is CO2, that can reduce its expected lifespan. For more details, have a look here:
https://dev.stegis.it/effettomariposa/caffelatex-co2/
https://dev.stegis.it/effettomariposa/caffelatex-valve-extensions/
I want to use caffelatex in my brand new Continental Competition 22mm Tubular, how much pressure shall i use in the tire after i have filled in the Caffelatex? I ask because in the movie with the 60ml it says max. 3 bar !!
Hi Kim, thanks for the opportunity to clarify this matter: the 3 bar max pressure we show in Caffélatex 60ml video only applies to mtb tyres mounted as tubeless (as there’s no need to exceed that when installing tubeless mtb tyres).
For road tubulars or tubeless with Caffélatex inside, the maximum inflating pressure remains the one recommended by the tubular/tyre producer.
It’s life span is: Tubeless-ready tyre: 2-4 months, how to check if sealant is too old? Is there a way to do it? Do i have to replace Caffe Latex every 3 months to be sure that it’s working?
That’s a good question: if, upon checking, the sealant is still liquid, it surely is still effective.
A quick way to test if Caffélatex works:
– wet the tip of your thumb and index in the sealant
– pinch firmly the two fingers together for 10 seconds
– if, releasing them, you see the sealant turning solid, Caffélatex is working!
Is the caffélatex sealant Co2 friendly?
Not really… but there’re some ways to protect Caffélatex when using CO2 cartridges:
https://www.effettomariposa.eu/2011/06/caffelatex-co2/
iOS app is high:)
What are the ingredients of the product and what happens if you drink a mouthful?
Caffélatex contains synthetic latex and other chemicals, none of them classified as toxic.
In case of skin contact: Wash with plenty of water and soap.
In case of eyes contact: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
In case of Ingestion: Do not under any circumstances induce vomiting. OBTAIN A MEDICAL EXAMINATION IMMEDIATELY.
In case of Inhalation: Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: None
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed treatment: None