Review: Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex sealant

bikefix Exclusive Review: Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex sealant

In the year since a local shop gave us a couple of tires' worth of Effetto Mariposa's Caffelatex sealant to try, I've fallen in to and then back out of love with the the bubbly stuff. My long-term experience suggests that that it does have its place, but isn't the best solution for all conditions (including ours). I was first interested in trying Caffelatex sealant after hearing stories about the effects that ammonia-rich sealants can have on bikes' rims. When corrosive ammonia is exposed to unprotected aluminum, it can corrode the rims of which they're made. Or so I've heard. Seeing as the jury's still out on the chemical's effects when used on tubeless setups, it seemed as though a low-ammonia or ammonia-free sealant (like Caffelatex) might be a good idea over the long haul.

http://www.bikefix.net/2010/07/bikefix-exclusive-review-effetto.html

MTB Tire Sealant

The behaviour of a tyre sealant in case of a flat is not an exact science, as there're so many variables and side conditions that could be the reason of success or failure.



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Ride like a kid

Kids on bikes are the ultimate source of fun and freedom.

If you have got kids then take them riding. There is no excuse for them being too small or too old. They will love it and love you for doing it.

If you don't have kids then get out there and ride like a kid. Go fast, go hard and follow your nose. Every ride is an adventure all you have to do is get on your bike and ride. If you can take someone with you then even better.

If you want to know where or how go to www.mtbonline.co.za

Team Pilatus finish Transalp: STAGE 8Madonna D.C. - Riva67.26km +1462mWhat c...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 8
Madonna D.C. - Riva
67.26km +1462m

What c...: "STAGE 8 Madonna D.C. - Riva 67.26km +1462m What can you say at the end of such a great adventure? A medium length stage with lots of grave..."

Team Pilatus Transalp: STAGE 6 Ponte Di Legnol to Male 72,61 km +2363m...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 6
Ponte Di Legnol to Male

72,61 km +2363m...: "STAGE 6 Ponte Di Legnol to Male 72,61 km +2363m Today was all about strategy - looking at the course last night we saw there was a 15 km..."

Team Pilatus Transalp: STAGE 5 Livigno to Porte Di Legno 106.87 km +3461...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 5
Livigno to Porte Di Legno
106.87 km +3461...: "STAGE 5 Livigno to Porte Di Legno 106.87 km +3461m Stage 5 of this years Transalp was the longest and hardest in terms of distance and vert..."

Team Pilatus Transalp: STAGE 4 Scuol to Livigno 76km +2300m The weathe...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 4
Scuol to Livigno

76km +2300m
The weathe...: "STAGE 4 Scuol to Livigno 76km +2300m The weather was glorious this morning in Scuol, as it has been for the whole race so far. We have be..."

Cross Country MTB is great because….

If you have never tried XC mountain biking, or forgotten what it is like, let me remind you,  it is a whack load of fun whether you are riding or watching!
For those not familiar with cross country mountain biking, it is a discipline of MTB racing that involves a number of laps on a relatively short MTB route of  about 7km long.

It has come back into fashion now thanks to local world cup champion Burry Stander and thanks to the UCI hosting world cup events in Pietermaritzburg in 2009 and 2011.

Cross country MTB took a bit of a beating from all the marathon events over the last few years but is making a strong comeback and rightly so, because there are many reasons to ride XC MTB like

The venues are usually easily accessible and close to the bigger cities
The routes always have loads of singletrack, no boring tar or country road
Its technically challenging so you get a good kick of adrenalin and boost your skills
Your ride laps so you get to do the fun bits over and over again
You race against your age group so its always fair and competitive
You get a decent workout of skills and fitness in just a couple of hours
You can often ride and spectate because there are different start times
The whole family can take part and or spectate and see you riding.

So sharpen your skills, increase your speed and have some fun at a XC MTB event.

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Team Pilatus Transalp: STAGE 3 Ischgl to Scuol75km +2500mThis morning...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 3
Ischgl to Scuol

75km +2500m
This morning...: "STAGE 3 Ischgl to Scuol 75km +2500m This morning the lights were turned on at 0530 and less than 10 mins later there were racers walking a..."

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 2Imst to Ischgl77km +3100mAfter a night ...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 2
Imst to Ischgl

77km +3100m
After a night ...: "STAGE 2 Imst to Ischgl 77km +3100m After a night in a tennis hall we start into stage 2 with another neutralised start of 6km. A relentless..."

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 1Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria79.80 km...

Team Pilatus Velomenal-Radsport Transalp: STAGE 1
Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria

79.80 km...: "STAGE 1 Füssen, Germany to Imst, Austria 79.80 km with +1958 m ascent The today's stage took us from Füssen to Imst and we were glad to ..."

More kids equals more bikes

Wiesbaden, Germany - Almost all (99 per cent) two-children households
in Germany have a bicycle, according to the Federal Office of
Statistics.

In comparison, only 79 per cent of households without children have a
bicycle, the office reported.

The disparity is even greater if the number of bicycles is considered:
for every 100 households, regardless of number of children, there are
179 bicycles. But for every 100 households with two children there are
387 bicycles - almost one for each member of the family. - Sapa-DPA

So blame all the bikes on the kids next time.

Trips n Trails shorten winter

Another trick to keep you on your bike through winter is to scout some new trails and venues. There are many new MTB bike trails and quite a few MTB bike parks popping up now. So take a trip with the family or friends for the day and have some fun.

Also take advantage of those balmy winter afternoons that our country is famous for and go riding  in the afternoon when it is warmer and the sun is out.

Winter is the best time for MTB, it is way more fun than the road, and not nearly as cold because we go so slow.

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