These days, tubeless is quite a choice when it comes to setting bicycle tires. Although it is a bit more difficult than a clincher tire that inserts a tube when installing, it is because the preference for tubeless tires increases as the prevention of punctures improves along with the improvement in rolling performance.
For this reason, tubeless parts that emphasize more comfortable setting and performance are being released. Peaty’s, a premium parts brand in the UK, is attracting attention by introducing tubeless items with improved quality with the highest quality materials.
Convenient and compact plugger kit
Punctures in tubeless tires are automatically repaired by sealant in the case of small holes, but if a slightly larger hole occurs, air and sealant leak little by little and cannot be filled. In this case, you need to insert a plug into the hole so that the air does not leak and you can continue riding.
Tubeless tire users carry a plug tool to repair a puncture like this, and we introduced the plugger kit of Pitis, which has a compact size and high perfection developed with Chris King.
The plugger kit is designed with a repair awl in a lightweight 7075 alloy body, and was developed to accommodate two types of plugs inside. Even if it has everything you need, its strength is its light weight of 20g and compact size, and it also has the charm of being able to choose from a variety of colors.
In particular, the design of the awl is unique. Unlike the awl, which is generally composed of two pins side by side, it is composed of two pins with different lengths so that the plug can be easily inserted into a small hole.
Pittis Plugger Puncture Repair Kit
Consumer price: KRW 39,000
Consists of two sizes of plug and awl tools
The body, which is highly complete with Krisking’s manufacturing technology, is separated into two pieces.
It can be stored by inserting a plug on the side with the awl.
It has a structure in which an awl and a plug can be inserted together on the handle side.
It is very portable due to its compact size.
The tip of the awl is designed to be long and sharp on one side, distinguishing it from general plug tools.
In this form, the plug can be easily inserted even in a small hole.
Total weight including 6 plugs is 22g
Tubeless valves in a variety of sizes and colors
The valve of the tubeless wheel is included in the bicycle by default, but it is often replaced with a new valve for lighter weight and color points.
You might think that the performance of the valve itself is so important, but the tubeless valve should have excellent airtightness without leaking and have a low impact on the high-speed rotation of the wheel with light weight. There is nothing more to wish for if you can add points through color.
Pitis’ tubeless valve was developed with world-renowned Chris King in alloy processing, so you can feel the excellent finish, completeness, and color sense.
In addition, the length of the valve is also released in various lengths such as 42, 60, and 80mm, so you can choose a product that fits most wheel sets from mountain bikes to road bikes.
Another thing to pay attention to in the pitis tubeless valve is the valve cap. Two valve caps are included for different functions, one can be used as a core tool and the other can be used as a spoke tool.
pitis tubeless valve
Consumer price: KRW 48,000
With various colors and sizes such as 42mm, 60mm, and 80mm, there is a wide range of choices.
Collaboration with Chris King shows a neat finish.
Structure that makes it easy to inflate even when an insert is inserted
The valve cap can be utilized as two different tools.
One is a tool to unscrew the valve core
The finish of the core also shows a very high level of perfection.
The other valve cap can be utilized with a spoke wrench (3.4mm).
It is appropriate to use a valve that is 20mm longer than the rim depth.
60mm is about 6g, 80mm is about 8g, belongs to the ultra-lightweight valve.
Sealant with biodegradable ingredients
The most important thing to pay attention to when setting up tubeless tires is the choice of sealant. Most recent sealants do not contain ammonia, so they have high chemical safety, and phytis sealants do not use ammonia.
Pytis has become more eco-friendly by using biodegradable fibers and particles, and it does not harden easily inside the tire, so it shows performance for up to 6 months.
Also, blue particles can be found on the bottom of the package, which quickly fills large holes in the tires. So, it is necessary to shake the phytis sealant enough to mix the blue particles evenly before use.
phytis sealant
120ml: KRW 13,000, 500ml: KRW 33,000, 1L: KRW 47,000
Blue biodegradable particles are included at the bottom to effectively block large holes.
If you shake it well before use, the blue particles will enter together when inserted.
There is a 100ml scale on the side of the sealant container, so it is easy to adjust the volume.
Cut off the tip of the cap to fit the size of the mouthpiece.
Using the enclosed silicone tube, sealant can be put through the valve.
120ml small volume sealant
The half volume, 60 ml, is marked with a scale.
If you separate the core of the pitis valve, it is easy to insert the sealant because the size fits perfectly with the inlet.
High-strength rim tape with neat adhesion
Recently, wheelsets are set tubeless from the time of sale, so there is little demand for tubeless rim tapes. Still, good quality rim tape is necessary because there are cases in which tubeless rim tape work is repeated after damage to the rim tape or wheel repair.
Pitis rim tape is made of two layers, so it has high tensile strength, and its adhesive strength is excellent, so it has a high degree of completion after work. In addition, a high-adhesive finishing tape is also included, which effectively prevents air and sealant from leaking through the last part of the rim tape.
Although it is a rim tape with high grip, one of the strengths of the pitis rim tape is that it falls off cleanly when removed.
Pitis tubeless rim tape
Consumer price: KRW 29,000
Sizes are sold in 21mm, 25mm, and 30mm.
You can choose the same size as the inside width of the rim or a size up to 4mm larger.
It is a double layer of transparent color and has high durability and tensile strength.
Four finishing stickers are included to increase the airtightness of the tip of the rim tape.
Paste the tape from a place more than 10cm away from the valve hole.
It is important to strongly pull and attach it, and to place it evenly on the left and right.
After winding more than 10 cm from the valve hole, cut it off with scissors.
Attach the finishing sticker to the end of the tape.
A sticker with high adhesive strength and elasticity, the tip of the tape opens and prevents air leakage.
The transparent material makes it easy to find spoke holes and valve holes.
Drill a hole in the valve hole with an awl.
Insert the tubeless valve and the rim tape job is done
Tubeless conversion kit purchased as a package
Pitis’ tubeless conversion kit is a product that bundles rim tape, valves, and sealant for tubeless work into one package. The packaging of the integrated package is neat, and the price is more attractive than buying individually, so it is recommended for first time or new tubeless work.
Kits are separated for mountain (XC/trail) and road (road/gravel) use, with the mountain package being more expensive as it includes two 120ml sealants.
The Pitis Tubeless Conversion Kit is a package of items necessary for new work.
The road/gravel kit includes a 60mm valve, 21mm rim tape and one 120ml sealant.
Consumer price: KRW 76,000
The XC/Trail kit includes 42mm valves, 25mm rim tape and two 120ml sealants.
Consumer price: KRW 93,000
Pitis selection for quality and style
Pittis products are branded by Steve Pitt, a legendary downhill player in England, and are increasing the reliability of their quality. As a former player, it has received good reviews for its detailed design and completeness, and it is more attractive with the addition of design elements that lead the latest trends.
The tubeless parts introduced this time also raised satisfaction with the high degree of perfection that paid attention to the meticulous parts while touching them directly. If you want to be satisfied with quality while saving style, Pitis will be a recommended choice.
Pitis tubeless items that increase satisfaction with meticulous perfection
