This is where the sausage is: damaged tire, fixed

Tubeless does a lot - but can't save all punctures
Ditching the inner tube on your mountain bike and riding tubeless offers a number of advantages. In addition to noticeably better traction and lower weight, puncture resistance can increase dramatically: tubeless milk seals small holes caused by thorns, for example, in a matter of seconds. And a snake bite is not an option due to the absence of the tube. However, if the rapid pre-shooting at a rock on the trail provokes a tear in the tire sidewall, a sharp branch drills through the tread or a detached tire lug tears open the inside of the tire - then air escapes and the puncture protection fluid is no longer able to seal the leak.

And does it work?
With "Maxalami" there is a remedy for the puncture cases described, the manufacturer promises a permanent and quick repair of the damaged tire. And do these "rubber sausages" work? To make a long story short: Yes, the patches work. The principle has already been tried and tested in the automotive sector.

The basic kit includes an insertion tool and ten sealing patches in the dimension 3.5 mm, length 10 cm, available for CHF 15.90

The patch must be inserted into the tire
An initial difficulty can be locating the leak if the air has suddenly escaped. Once the leak has been found, the damaged area can first be cleaned with the special tool from Maxalami and then the patch can be inserted into the tire with the awl. And there is a more spartan way - the patches can also be fitted without special tools: with a little skill and patience, the patches can also be screwed into the tire with a thin Allen key from the folding tool. What may seem amateurish at first, works perfectly because the patches bond to the tire without any problems thanks to the porous and sticky surface. If there is a larger hole in the tire, the puncture can also be repaired with two Maxalami patches with a skilled and steady hand - but if there are larger holes in the tire wall, that's it.

Save the tire!
As well as being able to get back on the trail quickly in the event of a puncture, you can also save money with the patches. With Maxalami, tires can be repaired over the long term without losing air or compromising tire function. On the test rider's bike, the Maxalmi patch has been in the tire for three months without any grumbling. Without the miracle patch, a new tire would have been due. This clearly puts the price of the patches into perspective.

The maxikit contains an insertion tool and a cleaning tool as well as five sealing patches measuring 3.5 mm, length 10 cm and five sealing patches measuring 1.5 mm, length 5 cm. Priced at CHF 21.90.

The "racing sausages" are also available individually as refills: 10 sealing patches in size 3.5 mm, length 10 cm (left) are available for CHF 12.90. 5 sealing patches in size 1.5mm, length 5cm (right) are available for CHF 5.90.

Distributor: www.trailsupply.ch
Manufacturer: www.maxalami.de