Tubeless is gaining more and more ground in the world of cycling and was born to have a lighter wheel without the use of an inner tube and resistant to smaller punctures thanks to the foam, which thanks to the internal pressure follows the leak and repairs it. One of the problems encountered by Effetto Mariposa, however, is that when the puncture is larger, the latex contained in the tyre is unable to stratify and repair the holeWith Tappabuco we may have solved the problem.
In fact, the Swiss company, founded in 2007 and established itself as one of the companies specialized in the production of high quality products for cycling and with a particular focus on the annoying inconvenience of punctures, He has made an innovative product (Plug-in-the-hole, in fact), which allows you to fix and patch even the most invasive punctures.
Tappabuco exists in the 1,5 version for smaller punctures on the road However, there is also a 3,5 version for larger holes, typical of MTBs.
Tappabuco exists in the 1,5 version for smaller punctures on the road However, there is also a 3,5 version for the larger holes, typical of MTBs.
How it works
Stopgap is a small silicone object with a metal tip, at the end of which a "worm" is attached to be inserted inside the punctured tire. This little trick allows, in fact, to repair the hole created in the tire. The idea was to offer an idea easy to use and transport both on and off-road.
Silicone body, metal tip. Can be housed in handles and handlebars. Tappabuco was created to close the largest holes that the liquid cannot contain. In mountain biking, the holes are larger and so is the tool…
Silicone body, metal tip. Can be housed in handles and handlebars. Tappabuco was created to close the largest holes that the liquid cannot contain. In mountain biking, the holes are larger and so is the tool…
Two different sizes
Regarding the differences between disciplines, Effetto Mariposa has decided to provide the Plug in two different sizes: the 1,5mm one and the 3,5mm oneThe decision is simply due to the different uses: the larger size is intended for mountain biking or gravel. The smaller one, 1,5 millimeters, is more suitable for road use., where high pressures make it difficult to repair a hole, even a small one.
Here it is well camouflaged as a handlebar cap for racing or gravel Or it is also good for "closing" the bottom bracket, as well as in the opening
Here it is well camouflaged as a handlebar cap for racing or gravel Or it is also good for "closing" the bottom bracket, as well as in the opening
Easy to carry
Let's move on to the real innovation of the Ticino company, the ability to transport this new object very easily.
What was leveraged were three fundamental characteristics for an object like this: ease of transport, quick access and a not excessive size.
In fact, Tappabuco can be used as a cap for road handlebars or even inserted into classic bottom brackets, with a diameter of 15 to 20 millimeters. Its ease of transport ensures quick access, a perfect combination when you consider the small size of such a useful object.
Available on the Effetto Mariposa website, the new Tappabuco can be purchased in pairs, therefore both sizes (1.5 and 3.5 millimeters) at a price of €23,33. You can also purchase the items individually for €14.
