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Joe,s No Flats Elite Racer Sealant
From: KWTimports.com.au RRP: $33.50 for 500mL
Time to seal a 3mm hole: 1:16 Pressure lost: 2.8psi
Time to seal a 6mm hole: 3:54 Pressure lost: 3.8psi
AMB’s notes: This product from Joe’s No Flats has extra latex, to provide faster sealing for racers. This is evident in the fast repair time for the smaller hole, and even for the modest pressure loss for the larger 6mm cut. Based on instructions, 100mL was needed for the 2.4” test tyres, making it $6.70 per setup. After both punctures, about half the sealant was left. While it appeared to be in good shape, the higher latex count did mean much of it had become a film on the inside of the tyre. This does help add
a layer to the casing to help keep a super light tyre airtight – but can reduce the overall available volume of sealant. Given the higher amount of latex, this fast-sealing sealant is probably best suited to racers, as the product name suggests. Joe’s NoFlats even have a race day formula, to be put in tyres for the night before! Fast acting sealants are likely to dry out faster, so it is always worth replacing your sealant before a big event. Joe’s also have a regular sealant which is well-regarded.
Orange Seal Regular sealant
From: bikecorp.com.au
RRP: $35 for 475mL
Time to seal a 3mm hole: 1:02 Pressure lost: 2.1psi
Time to seal a 6mm hole: 1:31 Pressure lost: 3.2psi
AMB’s notes: Orange Seal Regular is a really popular sealant and the results prove why. It seals fast with minimal pressure loss and did so for both test punctures. Orange Seal claim the sealant has a life of 30-45 days which is really honest of them – this testing occurred at 36 days. With the bead off, the sealant quality was good, about half of the 100mL needed was there, but there
was a lot of film on the tyre, and some balling up around the valve. The valve core was also getting clogged and I needed to replace it. At a cost of about $7.35 per tyre, it is clearly a very effective sealant. Orange Seal also sell their Endurance mix which is said to last 60-120 days and best suited to 3mm punctures more than larger 6mm. This is likely a better option for most of us as it provides a longer interval between sealant changes, and paired with a quality plug kit it should keep you out of trouble. But fresh Orange Seal Regular should appeal to those who want to ride hard, and for those racing against the clock or bar to bar. This one seals fast!
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