The philosophy of Mariposa effect It has always been “a small event can have unexpectedly big effects”, here are 3 new features (now available on the website) leaked from the 2022 catalogue which will be presented by the end of the year. Végétalex plant-based tire sealant, now also available in a 250 ml bottle. The Végétalex Tubeless Conversion Kit, available in 6 sizes. Finally, the Caffélatex Tubeless Strip is sold individually, without a tubeless valve included, so it can be adapted specifically for each specific wheel combination..
The Swiss brand has always been committed to designing each new product based on the specific problems or needs of cyclists, analyzing existing alternatives on the market (if any), their strengths, and their weaknesses. To offer cyclists the best possible solution.
Végétalex 250 ml
Following its launch last year, Végétalex is now available in a 250 ml version as well as a 1000 ml version. This revolutionary tire sealant is biodegradable and completely plastic-free: environmentally friendly, long-lasting, and easy to clean, it provides a high level of puncture protection for tubeless, tubular, and inner tube applications. Végétalex contains particles and fibres of vegetal origin, olive seeds and finely ground cellulose fibres to offer an exceptional hole-closing effectThis blend, held together with xanthan gum, quickly and permanently repairs punctures ranging from small tire pores to larger cuts (up to 5 mm). Price: €14,99.
Végétalex Tubeless Conversion Kit
Created to take full advantage of the benefits of Végétalex sealant, The complete Végétalex Tubeless Conversion Kit is suitable for transforming standard mountain bike wheels into tubeless ones.For Tubeless or Tubeless Ready tires. An ideal kit for any cyclist looking for a stress-free, quality conversion. The package includes: 1 bottle of Végétalex 250ml sealant, 1 roll of Caffélatex Tubeless Tape, 1 set (2 pieces) of Caffélatex Tubeless Valve Black 40 mm (for rims up to 34 mm high), 1 Portatutto tool holder. Price starting from €53,99.
Caffélatex Tubeless Strip Single
Caffélatex Tubeless Strip is a very light, puncture-proof, transparent tubeless rim tape that makes tubeless conversions quick and easy. Strip allows tubeless conversion of most bicycle wheels, using Tubeless or Tubeless-Ready tires and Caffélatex or Végétalex sealant. “Single” means that you purchase only one Strip, without a tubeless valve included. Until now, it was only available in pairs. it is now sold individually To convert wheelsets with different front/rear rim widths, wheelsets with different front/rear diameters, high-profile rims requiring a longer tubeless valve, and finally, if you already own tubeless valves you'd like to use. Prices start at €8,99.
