With its pine oil content, Allpine Extra is a powerful yet biodegradable degreaser. It has been developed with pine oil, a natural solvent, to have low ecological impact yet to be highly effective.Powerful degreaser ideal for chainsBiodegradable formulaKind on paint, carbon, chrome500ml bottleCan be used on disc brake rotorsTo deep clean a chain, it is recommended to remove it from the bike and immerse in Allpine Extra for a few minutes. Then scrub the chain with a firm brush (Effetto Cog Brush recommended). Alternatively leave the chain on the bike and use a chain cleaning tool (Effetto Mangiacatena). Rinse the chain with water to flush away the dissolved oil and dirt. Dry the chain before applying fresh lubricant (Effetto Flowerpower Wax recommended). Allpine Extra also cleans disc brake rotors. Remove wheels from bike before cleaning rotors. Apply to a cloth and then wet both disc surfaces. Allow the degreaser to act for a few minutes then rinse with water and dry discs with a clean rag.
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Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Mountain Bike Tubeless KitCaffélatex is a truly innovative tyre sealant, free of ammonias and other aggressive chemicals; it is kind to the tyre casing and provides an excellent seal for punctures up to 6mm. It now comes in a handy kit containing everything you need to convert your wheels to tubeless. This complete kit comes in a handy tool bottle, containing a 250ml bottle of sealant, one roll of tubeless tape (enough for two wheels), and two tubeless valves with conic adapters for Schrader or Presta compatibility. The kits come in small, medium or large, designating the width of rim tape provided. Features: Complete tubeless kit in a functional Tool Bottle Presta valves with conic adapters for Schrader drilled rims Anodised Red valve caps Size: S - 20-24mm; M - 25-29mm; L - 30-34mm Kit Contains: 1 Portatutto tool bottle (as functional packaging) 1 bottle of Caffélatex sealant, 250ml, with measuring over-cap 1 roll of Caffélatex Tubeless Tape (S, M or L version, depending on the kit) 2 Caffélatex Tubeless Valves with conic adapters (for both Presta and Schrader-drilled rims) and a key for Presta mechanisms Branded Sticker Instruction leafletBuy Effetto Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Effetto Mariposa Allpine Extra Eco Chain Degreaser(500ml)The Allpine Extra Eco Chain Degreaser from Effetto Mariposa is a powerful deep-cleaning degreaser that is ideal for use on chains, drivetrain components, disc brake rotors and virtually anything on your bike. It is formulated using pine oil and is also biodegradable.With its pine oil content, Allpine Extra is a powerful yet biodegradable degreaser: after rinsing with water, it will leave your chain perfectly clean. Ideal to prepare the chain for wax-based lubricants, which can adhere to clean metal, without the oily trace left by some common solvents. It is also great for cleaning brake disc rotors.Biodegradable Pine Oil DegreaserIn the development of Allpine Extra, in addition to effectiveness, we also prioritized low ecological impact. The addition of pine oil, a solvent of natural origin, has proved invaluable for these purposes. Allpine Extra is rapidly biodegradable.The Effetto Mariposa Allpine Extra Eco Chain Degreaser provides deep chain cleaning, after a simple rinse.Leaving the Chain on the Bike: Spread Allpine Extra on the chain with a brush (such as our Cog Brush) or using Mangiacatena chain cleaner (recommended) Let Allpine Extra act a few minutes to dissolve all the lubricants Rinse the chain with water to completely flush Allpine Extra, bringing every oily trace with it. This is made possible by its formulation, which includes surfactants (i.e. soaps) of vegetable origin. Your chain will thus be perfectly clean without the need to be disassembled Dry the chain thoroughly and lubricate it (Flowerpower Wax is recommended)Removing the Chain: In case you prefer to perform immersion cleaning, you can fill the bottom of a jar with Allpine Extra and immerse the chain in it after having disassembled it Move the chain in the jar (or shake the jar, if equipped with a screw cap) so that the product penetrates inside the links Wait a few minutes, then take the chain out, letting the Allpine Extra drain into the jar Rinse the chain with water to completely flush Allpine Extra, bringing every oily trace with it Dry the chain thoroughly and lubricate it (we recommend Flowerpower Wax). You can keep Allpine Extra in the closed jar for successive cleaningCleaning Disc Brake Rotors: Allpine Extra can be applied to brake discs to degrease them Apply to the disc surface with a cloth soaked in the product Leave to act for a few minutes Wash off with water Dry the disc with a clean ragFeatures: Rapidly biodegradable and extremely effective in eliminating greases and oils The addition of pine oil enhances the solvent action It contains surfactants of vegetable origin that allow rinsing (with water), eliminating any oily residue. It is also suitable for cleaning brake discs Harmless to chrome, painted parts and carbon: we still recommend an abundant rinse with water after use on the different surfaces It doesn't require special disposal precautions (but maybe your lubricant does: if in doubt, refer to the legislation in force)Buy Effetto Mariposa Workshop from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Tubular tyres can be a daunting, difficult and time-consuming proposition for a lot of riders. While clinchers are a comparative breeze to mount, tubulars require glue or less-effective taping in order to be safely mounted. Effetto Mariposa's Carogna Tubular Tape provides all the performance of glue, with the ease of tape.Extremely easy to use, making tubular tyres far quicker to fit safelyProvides excellent adhesion and is highly heat-resistant; perfect for road racingLeaves the rim ready for next gluing or taping when removed.Suitable for road or cyclocross use on carbon or aluminium rimsSize-specific for different rim widthsGluing tubular tyres and rims is both time-consuming and messy. With the need for the glue to set before mounting the tyre, realistically it can take days rather than minutes to safely mount them. This is where Effetto Mariposa's Carogna Tubular Tape provides a key advantage; it is incredibly easy and quick to use and offers incredibly secure adhesion to rival gluing. It also offers excellent heat-resistance, making it perfect for high-performance use where rim temperatures can soar. The tape also leaves no residue, so once removed the rim needs no additional cleaning before it is next glued or more tape is re-applied.Not only is Carogna Tubular Tape extremely easy to use, it is also suitable for both road and cyclocross use, with it being rated to extremely high and low-temperature use. Rim material is not a problem either, as the Carogna Tape is suitable for use with both aluminium and carbon rims. The tape comes in different sizes to suit different rim widths, with the Small width suitable for rims up to 20mm wide, Small/Medium suitable for 21-24mm rims and Medium suitable for the latest modern rims between 25 and 28mm wide. Easy to use and incredibly secure, no longer should you fear tubular tyres thanks to Effetto Mariposa's Carogna Tubular Tape.
Replacing standard rim-tape, Caffélatex Tubeless Tape perfectly adapts to rim internal profile and makes standard rims air-tight, sealing spoke holes.It allows tubeless conversion of most standard mountain bike and CX wheels, using Tubeless, Tubeless-Ready, 2Bliss or TNT (Tube No Tube) tyres and Caffélatex sealant.Key Features:Made of polyester: the best material for technical tapes, with very high mechanical properties.,Stable: it easily conforms to rim shapes and has low memory (it doesn’t ‘spring back’ once put down in the rim channel).,Adhesive Strength: State of the art. The adhesive can stick to silicone-treated paper and is much more tolerant to less than perfect rim cleaning before tape application,Sealed: to preserve the tape properties and to underline its “technical product” status, each tape is now contained into a re-sealable bag..As all our products, it’s made in Italy.WARNING:Use a sharp spike or a screwdriver to make a round hole in Caffélatex Tubeless Tape at the valve hole. AVOID using a cutter knife and doing an “X” cut, that would prevent proper air-tightness at the valve base.Three different widths are available:Small: for rims with external section between 20 and 24 mm;,Medium: for rims with external section between 25 and 29 mm.,Large: for rims with external section between 30 and 34 mm.,Length: 8 metres long - will tape four wheels.
Tappabuco is a tyre plug tool ideal for repairing punctures in tubeless tyres. Designed to work as end-plug for road and mountain bike handlebars, it can be carried inside most Shimano and SRAM bottom brackets too (it fits holes with inner diameter between 15 and 20 mm). Features: easy to carry specific version for 1,5 or 3,5 mm plugs light weight
Carogna Remover is a modern solvent that will soften & gelify dried-out mastic or glues from tubular rims. Then its easier to remove this debris making for the optimal (clean) surface for installation of new Effetto tub tape.
Effetto Mariposa Carogna Tubular Tape Remover (150ml) Making the removal of tub tape or glue less bothersome the Carogna Tubular Tape Remover uses a new breed of chemical that is neither smelly or dangerous. Easily spread with a brush it effectively dissolves mastic for easy removal using just a cloth. Features:Remover will dissolve the mastic, making it easy to remove with a clothCarogna Remover, thanks to its high viscosity, can be spread on the rim gluing surface with a brushNot smelly nor dangerous, the remover uses a new breed of chemicalsBuy Effetto Products from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
The final part of any tubeless kit is the valves. Designed to fit snugly in the rim's valve hole, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valve is lightweight, easy to use and incredibly durable.Lightweight and durable aluminium constructionConic adaptors allow them to adapt to any rim profileSuitable for presta or schrader rimsRemovable valve cores make sealant injection easyThe Caffelatex Tubeless Valves come with clever conic adaptors that allow them to be used with rims drilled for both presta and schrader valves. Constructed from lightweight aluminium, the valves are incredibly durable and also look great. Removable valve cores also make it easy to inject your sealant of choice through the valves and into the tyre. Versatile, lightweight and easy to use, the Effetto Mariposa Caffelatex Tubeless Valves are some of the best you can buy.
The Allpine Light Eco cleaner is a deep-cleaning, highly efficient and biodegradable bike cleaner that is formulated using pine oil - this superb bike cleaner is ideal for quick cleaning without the need to rinse using water afterwards. With its intense pine scent, Allpine Light is a biodegradable cleaner that will leave your bike clean and shiny. Its formula is very effective against dirt and does not require rinsing, making it ideal also for electric bikes (E-Bikes). Biodegradable Pine Oil Eco Bike Cleaner Allpine Light is harmless to the environment but very effective against dirt. After using it, you can get on a clean bicycle with a nice pine scent - a good way to start an epic ride. It is also ideal for E-Bikes since there is no need to rinse it away after cleaning. There are times when you are in a hurry and a quick cleaning is sufficient, or – especially for e-bikes - you want to limit the use of water close to electrical contacts. For these situations of moderate dirt, Allpine Light and a rag are enough to clean the bike, without the need to rinse with water. Use Without Rinsing: - Spray Allpine Light on a clean rag and wipe the entire frame - After cleaning, the surface will be shiny, with an anti-water and antistatic effect - As it does not contain silicone, it avoids that annoying sticky effect which is a real dust magnet. The surface thus treated also facilitates the flow of water - Note: Allpine Light does not remove the lubricant from the chain, so it is not necessary to relubricate it after such a cleaning - When the going gets tough, it doesn't hold back - If the bike is very dirty and / or muddy, you have to perform a serious cleaning Use With Rinsing: - Generously spray Allpine Light all over the bike - Wait a few minutes to let the product act - Rinse with plenty of water. A sponge or brush is recommended for an optimal result - Dry with a clean cloth. If needed, use more Allpine Light - without rinsing - to remove any streaks or traces of dirt - Lubricate the bicycle (chain, suspension, moving parts) after such a thorough cleaning
Effetto Mariposa Allpine Light Eco Bike Cleaner (1 Litre)The Allpine Light Eco Bike Cleaner from Effetto Mariposa is a deep-cleaning, highly efficient and biodegradable bike cleaner. Formulated using pine oil, this superb bike cleaner is ideal for quick cleaning without the need to rinse using water afterwards.With its intense pine scent, Allpine Light is a biodegradable cleaner that will leave your bike clean and shiny. Its formula is very effective against dirt and does not require rinsing, making it ideal also for electric bikes (E-Bikes).Biodegradable Pine Oil Eco Bike CleanerAllpine Light is harmless to the environment but very effective against dirt. After using it, you can get on a clean bicycle with a nice pine scent - a good way to start an epic ride. It is also ideal for E-Bikes since there is no need to rinse it away after cleaning.There are times when you are in a hurry and a quick cleaning is sufficient, or - especially for e-bikes - you want to limit the use of water close to electrical contacts. For these situations of moderate dirt, Allpine Light and a rag are enough to clean the bike, without the need to rinse with water.Use Without Rinsing: Spray Allpine Light on a clean rag and wipe the entire frame After cleaning, the surface will be shiny, with an anti-water and antistatic effect As it does not contain silicone, it avoids that annoying sticky effect which is a real dust magnet. The surface thus treated also facilitates the flow of water Note: Allpine Light does not remove the lubricant from the chain, so it is not necessary to relubricate it after such a cleaning When the going gets tough, it doesn't hold back If the bike is very dirty and / or muddy, you have to perform a serious cleaningUse With Rinsing: Generously spray Allpine Light all over the bike Wait a few minutes to let the product act Rinse with plenty of water. A sponge or brush is recommended for an optimal result Dry with a clean cloth. If needed, use more Allpine Light - without rinsing - to remove any streaks or traces of dirt Lubricate the bicycle (chain, suspension, moving parts) after such a thorough cleaningFeatures: Rapidly biodegradable, pine scented and extremely effective against dirt Ideal for E-Bikes, it can be used without rinsing with water in case of slight dirt, drying it with a cloth In presence of mud or on a very dirty bicycle, spray the product abundantly and leave it to act for a few minutes before rinsing with water It doesn't contain silicones but leaves the surface shiny, with an anti-water and dirt-repellent effect It doesn't remove lubricant from the chain Harmless to chrome, painted parts and carbon It doesn't require special disposal precautions (if in doubt, refer to the legislation in force)Buy Effetto Mariposa Workshop from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.