[EVRAC]

I've been having good luck with the ghetto tubeless setup, but I'm thinking of trying this new sealant. The reviews are great, although none are really for downhill.

The main difference between this and stan's is that this "bubbles" up so that it fills the inside of the tube and has more of a chance at finding and sealing any leaks.

Links:
http://www.effettomariposa.com/
http://www.cantitoeroad.com/

Also, no ammonia, so it is safe for all rims and tires, and it is supposed to stay liquid longer.

Thoughts?

 

[Delimeat]

Bubble are always good.

Stans + glitter seals big holes in tires fast. No joke, it actually works great.

 

[huntandride]

Like arts & crafts glitter? The only problems i have with stanz are if the bead got bent (never got it to seal) and dents in the rim (leaks air)

 

[cracked]

do the "bubbles" create an increased psi? it seems like it would. Thereby requiring a lower initial psi. Doesn't rolling resistance create heat and slightly increase psi while riding? LIke a car tire. You're supposed check and fill your car tires cold as to avoid a blow out due to excessive psi.

Just a thought

 

[EVRAC]

do the "bubbles" create an increased psi? it seems like it would. Thereby requiring a lower initial psi. Doesn't rolling resistance create heat and slightly increase psi while riding? LIke a car tire. You're supposed check and fill your car tires cold as to avoid a blow out due to excessive psi.

Just a thought

No, it's not like carbonated soda pop, more like dish soap. This bubbling does not increase pressure.
I'm not sure what the heating effect on psi would be, but I'd guess less than 1 psi.

As far as glitter goes, that's actually not a bad idea. I've also heard of someone grinding up a piece of tube to make rubber-dust, and using that. I wonder if there is a commercially available rubber powder that would work better.

 

[Steve M]

What's the idea behind using glitter and what sort of problems does it solve?

 

[EVRAC]

What's the idea behind using glitter and what sort of problems does it solve?

Plugs up holes better.

 

[DirtyMike]

Ground black pepper works great in place of the glitter as well.

 

[Delimeat]

Ground black pepper works great in place of the glitter as well.

And its less gay.

 

[w00dy]

For some reason i thought you were going to say scrambled eggs.

 

[yesimaddicted]

im putting glitter with my stans from now on.....

 

[captainspauldin]

im putting glitter with my stans from now on.....

do they make glitter in root beer color?

 

[spoke80]

I've been running the Caffe-latex in my cross tubulars and xc bike with very good results compared to Stans.