The Strip is sold in kits containing two rim strips and two 40mm black Caffélatex tubeless valves (for rims up to 37mm deep), for a total of two wheels per kit.
The maximum pressure for the Strip is 7 bar (100 psi), making it suitable for wider road tires (from 28mm wide).
Note for road and gravel cyclists looking for the right Strip for their wheels:
Wheels labeled as 29" (for mountain bikes), 28" (for road bikes), and 700c all have the same rim diameter, 622mm according to the ISO/ETRTO standard. Therefore, the correct Strip for 700c wheels is the 29" version.
Wheels labeled as 27.5" (for mountain bikes) and 650b all have the same rim diameter, 584mm according to the ISO/ETRTO standard. Therefore, the correct Strip for 650b wheels is 26/27.5".
Tubeless Conversion Made Easy
The Caffélatex Strip is the ultimate tubeless solution for very challenging rims (e.g., aluminum rims with a matte surface finish, rims with a very deep channel, pin-jointed rims where the joint isn't welded, etc.). This is because the Strip isn't adhesive: it's made in one piece and relies on its elasticity to hold firmly onto the rim.
Please note: sorry, the Strip will not work on asymmetrical rims with an off-center valve hole.
To convert a rim to tubeless, simply remove the existing rim tape, choose the appropriate Strip size, and follow these easy steps:
(OPTIONAL STEP) Use a roll of electrical tape and seal the spoke holes on the rim. This is just to create extra protection to prevent the sealant from penetrate the inner rim chamber in the unlikely event that the Strip shifts and leaks.
Insert the included Caffélatex tubeless valve into the Strip's hole, ensuring the rubber base is in contact with the Strip.
Secure the Strip to the rim by tightening the nut on the valve stem. It is important to push the valve base against the rim while doing this to ensure a proper airtight seal.
With the wheel and valve at the 12 o'clock position, finish mounting the Strip onto the rim.
Using a screwdriver or similar tool, center the Strip inside the rim channel.
Add the tubeless tire, Caffélatex or Végétalex sealant, inflate, and ride.
Further details are available in the technical video below.
Lightweight
Being thin (0.8 mm) and strong, the Strip weighs only 30 g (for size S). 26"/27.5"), making it competitive in terms of weight compared to adhesive tubeless rim strips (between 9 and 20 g per wheel) and simply superior to older butyl tubeless rim strips (with limited strength and adding over 65 g per wheel). The weights(*) for a single Strip are:
Strip S 26"/27.5": 30 g
Strip S 29": 33 g
Strip M 26"/27.5": 36 g
Strip M 29": 39 g
Strip L 26"/27.5": 48 g
Strip L 29": 53 g
Strip Plus S 26"/27.5": 55 g
Strip Plus S 29": 58 g
Strip Plus M 26"/27.5": 68 g
Strip Plus M 29": 72 g g
Strip Plus L 26"/27.5": 91 g
Strip Plus L 29": 95 g
Strip Fat S 26"/27.5": 115 g
Strip Fat M 26"/27.5": 122 g
Strip Fat L 26"/27.5": 205 g
(*) tolerance +/- 10% on the nominal weight
Highly resistant to damage and punctures
The special polymer used in its manufacture makes the Strip highly resistant to damage and punctures. It is also very chemically stable and cannot be damaged by Caffélatex or other non-chemically aggressive tire sealants.
CAUTION: The use of sealants containing aggressive chemicals or ammonia, or cleaning the rim with aggressive chemicals, can damage the Caffélatex Tubeless Strip and may result in a Danger to the user. We recommend using only Caffélatex or Végétalex sealants, or Espresso/Espresso Doppio inflation and repair cartridges with the Caffélatex Tubeless Strip.
Long lifespan
Something you can do with the Strip that you simply can't do with adhesive tubeless rim tape: move the Strip from one rim to another. The Strip's material is very durable; its lifespan can exceed that of the rim it's mounted on, and it can be removed and mounted on a different rim. The Strip can also be removed and remounted on the same rim if a spoke needs to be replaced.
