{"id":247693,"date":"2020-09-02T19:43:23","date_gmt":"2020-09-02T17:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/?p=247693"},"modified":"2020-09-02T19:44:52","modified_gmt":"2020-09-02T17:44:52","slug":"first-impressions-new-effetto-mariposa-vegetalex","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mtb-mag.com\/en\/first-impressions-new-effetto-mariposa-vegetalex\/","title":{"rendered":"[First Impressions] New Effetto Mariposa Vegetalex"},"content":{"rendered":"

In July Alberto of Effetto Mariposa brought us a preview of his latest creation which was said to smell like olives. We thought he wanted to invite us to a barbecue with salad as a side dish and instead the bottles of olive-colored liquid didn’t contain a condiment, but rather the new Vegetalex, a biodegradable plant-based sealant.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compared to the classic <\/span>Caffelatex<\/span><\/a> it is much denser and should dry much more slowly, lasting up to three months. We immediately put it to the test on the <\/span>new Schwalbe tires<\/span><\/a>, noting how well it managed to seal them without any problem. More complicated was sealing two tires on my son Oscar’s Canyon Neuron Young Heroes, much lighter and lower-end. In that case Caffelatex proved to be more effective because it has more liquid in its composition and therefore is faster in plugging the various punctures of tires.<\/span><\/p>\n

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We did puncture in the month of testing, the classic pinch of the tire caused by its crushing between the rim and the ground – this caused two cuts, one on the tread and one next to the rim. To date, no latex has ever managed to plug those holes, requiring the help of <\/span>plugs<\/span><\/a> , and Vegetalex was no exception.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can’t find a full test of the new product today because we need more time to evaluate its durability. Below you will find the official press release and the additional details and prices.<\/span><\/p>\n

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[Press Release] \u2013 What\u2019s not to like about the Mediterranean region, with its sunny weather and delicious, natural food? Take olives, for example: they\u2019re good in so many ways, to produce oil, as appetiser… to fix punctures!
\nThis happens with Effetto Mariposa new V\u00e9g\u00e9talex, a quickly biodegradable, plant-based tyre sealant, containing finely ground olives stones as repairing ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why we created it<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Our tyre sealant Caff\u00e9latex has a strong palmar\u00e8s of victories to demonstrate its performance, together with a solid and constantly growing base of happy users, worldwide. As we should all do our best to reduce our impact on the environment, we started working on a plant-based sealant that was both good with nature and very effective \u2013 similar to Caff\u00e9latex – against punctures. It took us more than two years of development, but we can now say V\u00e9g\u00e9talex has exceeded our expectations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Plant Based Repair Elements<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Most tyre sealants employ slowly biodegradable liquid polymers (like natural or synthetic latex) to repair punctures; V\u00e9g\u00e9talex instead contains only plant-based particles and fibers – finely ground olive stones and cellulose fibers – to deliver a tremendous puncture clogging effect. This mix, held together by xanthan gum (produced from simple sugars), fixes punctures ranging from small tyre porosities to bigger cuts (up to 5 mm) fast and in a permanent way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Extremely durable<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Durability was one of the priorities for the \u201cV\u00e9g\u00e9talex\u201d project. As it doesn\u2019t rely on the solidification of a liquid polymer to fix punctures, rather on a sophisticated mix of different shapes and sizes of natural particles with xanthan gum, V\u00e9g\u00e9talex has a long \u2018active\u2019 lifespan inside tyres.
\nStarting at 3 months in worst-case scenarios (very porous tyres in hot weather and small quantity of sealant), V\u00e9g\u00e9talex will keep repairing punctures for more than 6 months inside most tyres. This makes it also suitable for inner-tube applications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lightweight<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

V\u00e9g\u00e9talex has been finely tuned to obtain a high mobility, so that a small quantity goes a long way in terms of coverage of the inner surface of the tyre.
\nFor V\u00e9g\u00e9talex, we suggest using about 20% more than the quantities recommended by the iCaffelatex app for Caff\u00e9latex. As an example, for a 29×2.10 (54-622) tubeless-ready tyre <\/span>iCaff\u00e9latex recommends a minimum of 70 ml (approx. 2 \u00bd oz.) of Caff\u00e9latex or 84 ml (approx. 3 oz.) of V\u00e9g\u00e9talex.<\/span><\/p>\n

Compatible with the use of CO2 cartridges<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

V\u00e9g\u00e9talex isn\u2019t damaged by the use of CO2 cartridges.<\/span><\/p>\n

Biodegradable and totally plastic-free<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

V\u00e9g\u00e9talex doesn\u2019t contain ammonia or other aggressive chemicals, nor is it toxic or corrosive. V\u00e9g\u00e9talex doesn\u2019t contain macro or micro plastics, no rubber particles (please note: recycled rubber decomposes very slowly!), no aramid fibers (that will remain in the environment for a long time…): all the ingredients of V\u00e9g\u00e9talex are highly biodegradable.
\nV\u00e9g\u00e9talex doesn\u2019t trigger allergic reactions in people who are allergic to products made with natural rubber latex. However, it may contain traces of nut. <\/span><\/p>\n

Low maintenance<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Being able to \u2018forget\u2019 about tyre sealant is the dream of tubeless tyre users.
\nEspecially those of us who don\u2019t ride too often, wondering whether the sealant is still liquid inside our tyres (or not) is a worry that can spoil the pleasure of a ride. We say that V\u00e9g\u00e9talex is ideal for e-bikes because e-bikers often have to deal with more complex machines, batteries, and electronics; a sealant that\u2019s low maintenance is surely a welcome change. Using more structured tyres, like those specific for e-bikes, V\u00e9g\u00e9talex will easily last a full season of riding, so that you can spend less time doing bicycle maintenance and more time riding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Easy to clean<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

V\u00e9g\u00e9talex doesn\u2019t contain pigments or quickly solidifying polymers so it is very easy to remove from surfaces. Even when dry, V\u00e9g\u00e9talex can be cleaned with soapy water and a brush.<\/span><\/p>\n

Size, price, availability<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

V\u00e9g\u00e9talex will be available starting September 2020, as 1000 ml bottles.
\nSuggested retail prices: 24.99\u20ac – 29.99 CHF – 24 GBP – 29.99 USD – 59.99 AUD – 45.99 CAD<\/span><\/p>\n

Additional Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to shake V\u00e9g\u00e9talex bottle well before injecting the sealant into tyres. If extra protection is needed – for example taking a multiple days ride on rocky, thorny terrain \u2013 we suggest adding 30 ml of product to the recommended quantity.<\/span><\/p>\n

V\u00e9g\u00e9talex is made in Italy<\/span><\/p>\n

Mariposa effect<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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