Effetto Mariposa Caffélatex Tubeless Strip (Pair) – 26" / 27.5" (M)
SKU code: ECH-E-EMCHCSPM26
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Caffélatex Tubeless Strip is a very light, transparent and puncture-proof rim strip that makes tubeless conversions quick and easy. It fits in a couple of minutes and seals rims that adhesive tape can't, and it can be moved from one wheel to another.
Highlights
- One-piece, non-adhesive strip held on by its own elasticity
- Seals difficult rims: matt-finish aluminium, deep channels, pin-joined rims
- Cut- and puncture-resistant, so tyre levers won't damage it
- Reusable: move it to another rim or refit after a spoke replacement
- 0.8mm thick; from 30 g per strip (S 26"/27.5")
- Rated to 7 bar (100 psi), so it suits road tyres from 28mm
- Works on Schrader-drilled rims without an adapter
Tubeless conversion for awkward rims
Strip isn't adhesive. It's a single piece that relies on its own elasticity to sit tight on the rim, so it works where tape struggles: aluminium rims with a matt finish, very deep channels and pin-joined rims where the join isn't welded. It climbs the rim's inner walls so the seal is made between tyre and Strip, not just over the spoke holes. Fitting is simple: a tubeless valve goes through the Strip and is tightened against the rim, the Strip is stretched on and centred in the channel, then tyre and sealant go in.
Tough and reusable
The polymer resists cuts and punctures, so it isn't damaged by tyre levers the way butyl liners and taped rims can be. It's durable enough to outlast the rim and can be removed and refitted, whether you're moving it to another wheel or replacing a spoke.
Compatibility & fit
Pick the width by rim internal width: S (25mm strip) for 16–20mm, M (30mm) for 20–25mm, L (35mm) for 25–30mm. If you're exactly between two sizes, Effetto recommends the wider one. 29" also fits 700c/28" road and gravel rims (622mm); 26"/27.5" covers 650b (584mm). Strip won't work on asymmetric rims with an off-centre valve hole. Each strip needs a tubeless valve fitted through it. Use only Caffélatex or Végétalex sealant, or Espresso / Espresso Doppio inflate-and-repair cartridges, with Strip: sealants containing ammonia or aggressive chemicals, and aggressive rim cleaners, can damage it. Fitting and set-up are a separate Tune Cycles workshop service and are not included.
Options
| Option | Strip width | Rim internal width | Weight per strip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26" / 27.5" (S) | 25mm | 16–20mm | 30 g |
| 29" (S) | 25mm | 16–20mm | 33 g |
| 26" / 27.5" (M) | 30mm | 20–25mm | 36 g |
| 29" (M) | 30mm | 20–25mm | 39 g |
| 26" / 27.5" (L) | 35mm | 25–30mm | 48 g |
| 29" (L) | 35mm | 25–30mm | 53 g |
- Quick, non-adhesive tubeless conversion
- Seals matt, deep-channel and pin-joined rims
- Puncture- and cut-resistant polymer
- Reusable across rims
- Max pressure 7 bar (100 psi)
- Made in Italy
| Type | Non-adhesive tubeless rim strip |
|---|---|
| Thickness | 0.8mm |
| Widths | S 25mm, M 30mm, L 35mm |
| Rim internal width | 16–30mm (by size) |
| Wheel sizes | 26"/27.5" (584mm) or 29"/700c (622mm) |
| Max pressure | 7 bar (100 psi) |
| Weight | 30–53 g per strip (by size, ±10%) |
| Made in | Italy |
| SKU | ECH-P-EM-TL-STRIP |
| Brand | Effetto Mariposa |
