Shelter Wheel Kit is made of 35 washers that fit snugly over the valve stem, gluing at its base, with an elegant and almost invisible silencing effect.It's also great to balance wheels, with an additional vibration-reducing action.Key Features:Eliminates valve noises, especially on high-profile rims,Shelter washers can be used to finely balance wheels,Visco-Elastic behaviour reduced vibrations.How to silence valves:Shelter Wheel Kit is made of 35 washers that fit snugly over the valve stem, gluing at its base. With minimum bulk and weight, they provide an elegant and almost invisible silencing effect, cancelling unwanted valve movements and vibrations. The re-sealable bag makes sure washers retain their properties if needed for successive applications.Once Shelter washers are applied on the rim, it’s possible to remove the valve an re-insert it without loosing the silencing effect. This is just one application of our Shelter Wheel Kit, but there’s more.Nobody would drive a fast car whose wheels haven’t been carefully balanced after mounting tyres on.Current high performance bicycle wheels, with fancy ceramic bearings, lightweight carbon rims, cannot deliver their full potential if not properly balanced.It’s an easy task that only requires a Shelter Wheel Kit, a wheel truing stand (or a bicycle turned upside down..), patience and some minutes per wheel.Much nicer and effective than electrical tape to silence valves on high-end wheelsMuch nicer (and effective) than electrical tape to silence valves on high-end wheelsHow to balance wheels:Mount the tyre (and eventually disk) on the wheel, so that the wheel is in its rideable form.IMPORTANT: if balancing a tubeless wheel, make sure there’s very little or no liquid sealant inside (that can be added later). Liquid sealant spreads while riding without creating wheel unbalance, but it will interfere with static balancing.Place the wheel on a truing stand and make sure it can rotate freely.With a gentle push, make the wheel spin. After a few complete rotations in the direction of the push, the wheel will enter a pendulum phase where it makes partial rotations, back and forth. Behaving like a pendulum, the excess of weight on the wheel is subject to a restoring force (due to gravity) that accelerates it toward the equilibrium position. Amplitude of swings will reduce until the wheel stops: the lowest point is where the excess weight is.Often wheels stop with the valve at the lowest point… but sometimes uneven weight distribution on the tyre or less-than-accurate carbon fiber lay up overcompensate that, and the lowest point is not corresponding to the valve.Keeping the lowest point of the rim/tyre as reference, identify the opposite point on the rim (you can find it using a ruler, aligned with the lowest point and the wheel axle) and adhere a Shelter washer there.Repeat the process from #1. Each time the heaviest point may move slightly (because of friction in the hub), but it will normally remain within a +-10 cm (4 inches) range.The wheel is balanced when, upon making it turn, IT WILL STOP WITHOUT ENTERING THE PENDULUM PHASE (it won’t change its rotation sense). With each subsequent spin, the lowest point when the wheel stops is a random point on the circumference, changing every time and depending on bearing friction.Washers can be adhered one on top of the other, or side by side, on top of the rim or on its side (depending on rim profile/size).A good trick, although not always possible, is finding a spoke that’s close to the lightest point of the wheel and cutting the washer on one side, so that the washer can be put around the spoke.Each Shelter washer weights around 1 g. Typical wheel unbalance ranges from 4 to 12 grams.Visco-elasticity reduces vibrations:That’s an added bonus when balancing a wheel with Shelter washers.The transmission of vibrational energy through any structure can be reduced by introducing visco-elastic materials at discrete points. It’s exactly what Shelter does, contributing to reduce vibrations on very stiff 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
The Tappabuco is a Tyre Plug tool ideal for repairing punctures in Tubeless Tyres. Designed to work as an end-plug for Road and Mountain Bike Handlebars, these tubeless tyre plugs can be carried inside most Shimano and SRAM Bottom Brackets too (it fits holes with inner diameter between 15 and 20 mm). This tubeless tyre repair kit is easy to carry and fast to use.Contains: Tappabuco 1.5 + 5pcs 1.5mm PlugsStainless Steel ForkHigh Density Silicone1.5mm PlugsFits into Road or MTB HandlebarsWhy We Created It - Tyre Plugs have become a standard way of fixing bigger punctures in Tubeless Tyres. With Tappabuco (Italian for stopgap or literally hole plugger) Effetto Mariposa wants to offer a practical solution for road and off-road riding, easy to carry and fast to use.Easy to Carry - Tyre Plug tools have to be easily reached in case of puncture but because of their sharp shape they should be stored in a safe way. Tappabuco solves this, as it s designed to work as end-plug for road and mountain bike handlebars, and it can be carried inside most Shimano and SRAM Bottom Brackets too (it will fit holes with inner diameter between 15 and 20 mm). Keeping the Rubber Tyre Plug already in the Tappabuco Fork ensures fast puncture repairing of Tubeless Tyres.Lightweight - Tappabuco is made of high density Silicone with a Stainless Steel Fork, for maximum durability and adaptability. Weight is just 13g for Tappabuco 3.5 and 11g for Tappabuco 1.5. Replacement Plugs can be kept on Tappabuco, keeping them as 5pcs card and inserting the Fork between two Plugs (the picture helps see it).
While the bigger, more common 3.5mm Plug is great for bigger punctures on mtb tyres, several times a 1.5mm Plug is enough for smaller damages or road/gravel Tyres: having both available is simply better. The somehow bad reputation of 1.5mm plugs, unable to fix punctures, is due to the common mistake of using these small Plugs with big Forks… opening the hole more than size of the plug. The tiny, dedicated Fork of Tappabuco 1.5 prevents this occurrence.
Tappabuco is a Tyre Plug tool ideal for repairing punctures in Tubeless Tyres. Designed to work as an end-plug for Road and Mountain Bike Handlebars, these tubeless tyre plugs can be carried inside most Shimano and SRAM Bottom Brackets too (it fits holes with inner diameter between 15 and 20 mm). This tubeless tyre repair kit is easy to carry and fast to use.Why We Created ItTyre Plugs have become a standard way of fixing bigger punctures in Tubeless Tyres. With “Tappabuco” (Italian for stopgap or literally hole plugger) Effetto Mariposa wants to offer a practical solution for road and off-road riding, easy to carry and fast to use.Easy to CarryTyre Plug tools have to be easily reached in case of puncture but – because of their sharp shape – they should be stored in a safe way. Tappabuco solves this, as it’s designed to work as end-plug for road and mountain bike handlebars, and it can be carried inside most Shimano and SRAM Bottom Brackets too (it will fit holes with inner diameter between 15 and 20 mm). Keeping the Rubber Tyre Plug already in the Tappabuco Fork ensures fast puncture repairing of Tubeless Tyres.LightweightTappabuco is made of high density Silicone with a Stainless Steel Fork, for maximum durability and adaptability. Weight is just 13g for Tappabuco 3.5 and 11g for Tappabuco 1.5.Replacement Plugs can be kept on Tappabuco, keeping them as 5pcs card and inserting the Fork between two Plugs (the picture helps see it).Specific Version for 1.5 or 3.5mm PlugsTappabuco is available in two versions:Tappabuco 1.5:Optimized for tyre plugs 1.5mm of section, 50mm length.Tappabuco 3.5:Optimized for tyre plugs 3.5mm of section, 50mm length.While the bigger, more common 3.5mm Plug is great for bigger punctures on mtb tyres, several times a 1.5mm Plug is enough for smaller damages or road/gravel Tyres: having both available is simply better. The somehow bad reputation of 1.5mm plugs, unable to fix punctures, is due to the common mistake of using these small Plugs with big Forks… opening the hole more than size of the plug. The tiny, dedicated Fork of Tappabuco 1.5 prevents this occurrence.VersionsThree kits are available.Tappabuco 1.5 KIT:Tappabuco 1.5 + 5pcs 1.5mm Plugs.Tappabuco 3.5 KIT:Tappabuco 3.5 + 5pcs 3.5mm Plugs.Tappabuco 1.5 + 3.5 KIT:Tappabuco 1.5 + Tappabuco 3.5 + 5pcs 1.5mm Plugs + 5pcs 3.5mm Plugs.
Super-lightweight and constructed from high-density EVA, this insert gives tubeless tyres an added layer of protection, ideal for those looking to ride of tough terrain. This pack of two impact absorbers is easy-to-install and does not absorb sealant within the tyre, allowing it to work in perfect harmony with your favourite tyre protection systems.
Effetto Mariposa TyreInvader Tubeless Tyre Insert This lightweight tubeless tyre insert has been constructed from high-density EVA, making it a durable and reliable impact absorber for riders who needed extra protection for their tyres. This pack includes two easy-to-install inserts which work in harmony with your tyre's sealant to create a perfect all-round puncture protection system.Features: Includes: 2x Tyre Inserts Rim Widths: 20-30mm (40), 25-35mm (50), 30-40mm (55) and 35-50mm (60) Weight: 53g - 92g Buy Effetto Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Effetto Mariposa TyreInvader Tubeless Tyre Insert This lightweight tubeless tyre insert has been constructed from high-density EVA, making it a durable and reliable impact absorber for riders who needed extra protection for their tyres. This pack includes two easy-to-install inserts which work in harmony with your tyre's sealant to create a perfect all-round puncture protection system.Features: Includes: 2x Tyre Inserts Rim Widths: 20-30mm (40), 25-35mm (50), 30-40mm (55) and 35-50mm (60) Weight: 53g - 92g Buy Effetto Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Effetto Mariposa TyreInvader Tubeless Tyre Insert This lightweight tubeless tyre insert has been constructed from high-density EVA, making it a durable and reliable impact absorber for riders who needed extra protection for their tyres. This pack includes two easy-to-install inserts which work in harmony with your tyre's sealant to create a perfect all-round puncture protection system.Features: Includes: 2x Tyre Inserts Rim Widths: 20-30mm (40), 25-35mm (50), 30-40mm (55) and 35-50mm (60) Weight: 53g - 92g Buy Effetto Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Effetto Mariposa TyreInvader Tubeless Tyre Insert This lightweight tubeless tyre insert has been constructed from high-density EVA, making it a durable and reliable impact absorber for riders who needed extra protection for their tyres. This pack includes two easy-to-install inserts which work in harmony with your tyre's sealant to create a perfect all-round puncture protection system.Features: Includes: 2x Tyre Inserts Rim Widths: 20-30mm (40), 25-35mm (50), 30-40mm (55) and 35-50mm (60) Weight: 53g - 92g Buy Effetto Wheels & Tyres from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
The Effetto Tyreinvader is an anti-pinch-flat insert for tubeless tyres. Very simple to use and light, it saves your tyres and rims from hard impacts without interfering with the way your wheels behave.Available in several widths, to fit rims and tyres from Gravel to PlusPremium material (high density EVA) absorbs shocks but not sealantVery light weight (starting at 53g for one 29 wheel) and high durabilityCan be easily adapted to common wheel diameters (26 , 27.5 , 29 )No need for specific tubeless valvesPeople riding aggressively on rocky terrain wish to reduce their inflating pressure for better traction and control, and at the same time they need to avoid hitting hard , pinching the tyre casing between the rim and a rock, cutting it and/or damaging the rim. That s where tyre inserts (anti-pinch-flat inserts, tyre noodles, etc.) can be helpful. These devices fit inside tubeless tyres and absorb a part of the impact, protecting tyre and rim. With TyreInvader we want to offer an excellent yet simple solution, keeping weight and cost low. Learn more about tyre inserts in general in this tech article.No influence on normal riding - TyreInvader is flat, and it will basically come into play only when needed (unlike round inserts that are compressed quite often during normal riding). It s still better to test ride TyreInvader before racing it. We don t suggest using lighter tyres nor to go incredibly low with inflating pressure: just set you tyres up the way you like them, and don t worry about pinch flats.The weights for the different TyreInvaders refer to the product uncut (for 29 wheels), so it s even lower when adapted to 27.5 or 26 wheels.TyreInvader 35 = 48 gTyreInvader 40 = 53 gTyreInvader 50 = 68 gTyreInvader 55 = 80 gTyreInvader 60 = 92 gTolerance on nominal weight is + / 5%Premium material - TyreInvader is made of high density EVA, a very durable/strong/light foam employed by the sport shoe industry: this material can resist heavy impacts with very little damage. We recommend to check Tyreinvader once a year or after hard riding sessions, and to replace it if needed.Sealant-optimised - EVA has a closed-cell structure that cannot absorb any sealant. Additionally, the cut-outs of TyreInvader allow the sealant to easily move around, to make sure punctures can be quickly fixed.As inserts have surfaces that are wetted by the sealant, a fraction of it won t be available to move around to do its job. For this reason, also with TyreInvader we recommend to slightly increase the quantity of sealant normally employed, by 30 ml. TyreInvader has been designed to function with our Caffélatex sealant, ammonia free.Easy to assemble and mount - Just cut TyreInvader following the instructions (for 27.5 and 26 ; no need to cut for 29 ), join its two ends with the two (provided) zip-ties, mount it inside the tyre (it will stretch a little bit to fit the diameter no worries), add sealant, go ride. Our Tech Videos can help clear any doubt.Real run flat behaviour - TyreInvader has been sized to sit tightly on the rim, so that in case of emergency it will push the tyre against the rim, allowing the rider to finish the run or ride until it s safe to stop. This should be considered an exceptional functioning mode, as we don t recommend you ride with TyreInvader at zero pressure.Compatible with any tubeless valve - The shape of TyreInvader prevents it for sitting over the valve base, on most rims. To make sure it doesn t happen on any rim, TyreInvader has an open slot, to be positioned over the valve.Size Guide:35 - Rim External Width: 18-25mm - Tyres: 32-42mm/1.25-1.5"40 - Rim External Width: 20-30mm - Tyres: 42-54mm/1.5-2.1"50 - Rim External Width: 25-35mm - Tyres: 54-60mm/2.1-2.4"55 - Rim External Width: 30-40mm - Tyres: 57-65mm/2.25-2.6"60 - Rim External Width: 35-50mm - Tyres: 63-80mm/2.5-3.2"
The Effetto Tyreinvader is an anti-pinch-flat insert for tubeless tyres. Very simple to use and light, it saves your tyres and rims from hard impacts without interfering with the way your wheels behave.Available in several widths, to fit rims and tyres from Gravel to PlusPremium material (high density EVA) absorbs shocks but not sealantVery light weight (starting at 53g for one 29 wheel) and high durabilityCan be easily adapted to common wheel diameters (26 , 27.5 , 29 )No need for specific tubeless valvesPeople riding aggressively on rocky terrain wish to reduce their inflating pressure for better traction and control, and at the same time they need to avoid hitting hard , pinching the tyre casing between the rim and a rock, cutting it and/or damaging the rim. That s where tyre inserts (anti-pinch-flat inserts, tyre noodles, etc.) can be helpful. These devices fit inside tubeless tyres and absorb a part of the impact, protecting tyre and rim. With TyreInvader we want to offer an excellent yet simple solution, keeping weight and cost low. Learn more about tyre inserts in general in this tech article.No influence on normal riding - TyreInvader is flat, and it will basically come into play only when needed (unlike round inserts that are compressed quite often during normal riding). It s still better to test ride TyreInvader before racing it. We don t suggest using lighter tyres nor to go incredibly low with inflating pressure: just set you tyres up the way you like them, and don t worry about pinch flats.The weights for the different TyreInvaders refer to the product uncut (for 29 wheels), so it s even lower when adapted to 27.5 or 26 wheels.TyreInvader 35 = 48 gTyreInvader 40 = 53 gTyreInvader 50 = 68 gTyreInvader 55 = 80 gTyreInvader 60 = 92 gTolerance on nominal weight is + / 5%Premium material - TyreInvader is made of high density EVA, a very durable/strong/light foam employed by the sport shoe industry: this material can resist heavy impacts with very little damage. We recommend to check Tyreinvader once a year or after hard riding sessions, and to replace it if needed.Sealant-optimised - EVA has a closed-cell structure that cannot absorb any sealant. Additionally, the cut-outs of TyreInvader allow the sealant to easily move around, to make sure punctures can be quickly fixed.As inserts have surfaces that are wetted by the sealant, a fraction of it won t be available to move around to do its job. For this reason, also with TyreInvader we recommend to slightly increase the quantity of sealant normally employed, by 30 ml. TyreInvader has been designed to function with our Caffélatex sealant, ammonia free.Easy to assemble and mount - Just cut TyreInvader following the instructions (for 27.5 and 26 ; no need to cut for 29 ), join its two ends with the two (provided) zip-ties, mount it inside the tyre (it will stretch a little bit to fit the diameter no worries), add sealant, go ride. Our Tech Videos can help clear any doubt.Real run flat behaviour - TyreInvader has been sized to sit tightly on the rim, so that in case of emergency it will push the tyre against the rim, allowing the rider to finish the run or ride until it s safe to stop. This should be considered an exceptional functioning mode, as we don t recommend you ride with TyreInvader at zero pressure.Compatible with any tubeless valve - The shape of TyreInvader prevents it for sitting over the valve base, on most rims. To make sure it doesn t happen on any rim, TyreInvader has an open slot, to be positioned over the valve.Size Guide:35 - Rim External Width: 18-25mm - Tyres: 32-42mm/1.25-1.5"40 - Rim External Width: 20-30mm - Tyres: 42-54mm/1.5-2.1"50 - Rim External Width: 25-35mm - Tyres: 54-60mm/2.1-2.4"55 - Rim External Width: 30-40mm - Tyres: 57-65mm/2.25-2.6"60 - Rim External Width: 35-50mm - Tyres: 63-80mm/2.5-3.2"