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Anti-puncture foams

The Bib Mousse was introduced for the first time par Michelin in 1984. It is named after their mascot, Bibendum. The principle is simple, the Bib Mousse has the shape of a classic air chamber but is in fact a very dense coil of foam, which generally reproduces a pressure of around 0,9 bar. So a real revolution or a simple gadget?

Foams are sensitive to the rider, tire and suspension setup of the bike. European GP riders love the softness of foam tubes and often race with them in the front and rear tires. American riders only use mousses in their rear tires (and only when the danger of a rear puncture outweighs the disadvantages of a Mousse tube). To get the best performance from a foam, the fit between the foam and the tire is paramount. The foam must exert a certain internal pressure on the inner carcass of the tire so that the tire has good stability and reduces sidewall rollover.

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THE INCONVENIENTS

The weight ; in fact, the foam tube weighs heavier than a simple chamber filled with air and it is lighter than a reinforced air chamber, it offers a pressure equivalent to 0.9 bar and removes the inconvenience of the puncture. The foam will however be lighter than a reinforced inner tube.

The installation of the foam is quite technical and requires some specific tools (bead pliers, longer tires, mounting gel).

A limited lifespan (from 3 000 to 5 000 km or approximately 200 hours)

The cost much more than a single or reinforced inner tube.

The non-adjustable pressure (equivalent to new bars, gradually deteriorates to the equivalent of 0,9 bars at end of life)

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BENEFITS

As the name suggests, they are indestructible. The problems of punctures are a real problem for amateurs practicing enduro or cross par example. And if you don't know how to replace your inner tube yourself, you will have to go to your mechanic, which means further expense.

An exclusive technology combining air and a mixture of rubber for a perfect tire / foam symbiosis. The foam gives more maneuverability, more grip, better lateral support and excellent durability.

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PRECAUTIONS

The Bib Mousse is an essential product for the practice of motorcycling.cross and enduro, nonetheless it remains fragile and requires certain precautions. Here are the recommendations provided on par Michelin about the use of the Bib Mousse:

It should not be stored at more than 30 ° C for more than 18 months, otherwise the foam becomes unusable. Besides, do not make your foams live in a heatwave, avoid 40Â ° C and more. Namely, once you have used it, the Bib Mousse will last a maximum of six months before deteriorating. This period of six months can be shortened in the event of intensive use and according to the practice; par example, the motorbike cross is more aggressive than enduro for foams.

Keep in mind that the Bib Mousse is equivalent to a pressure of 0.9 bars, and that this pressure decreases with use.

To avoid the hassle of punctures and potentially retirements, there's nothing like a Bib Mousse. Several brands offer quality products. The ride comfort is similar to an inner tube,ar you can vary the hardnesss.

The arrival of Bib Mousse technology Michelin revolutionized the little world of cross (and off-road in general).

The composition and nature of the foam used have a considerable impact on the behavior, performance, and longevity of the foam. Not all foams are created equal.

In order to Michelin, a non-negligible specificity, if these foams adapt very well to the tires Michelin but on the other hand it is the foams Michelin which do not fit in other types of tires.

Since the appearance of MICHELIN Bib Mousse, most tire manufacturers have developed their own anti-puncture foam.

Foams are advanced technological products.

An exclusive technology combining air and a mixture of rubber for a perfect tire / foam symbiosis. The foam gives more maneuverability, more grip, better lateral support and excellent durability.
They are rubber rings with a honeycomb structure, characterizing spar the presence of self-inflating agents capable of creating a large number of gas bubbles inside the foam, thus keeping the product intact even after punctures.
Through the desert dunes or the dirt terrains of the cross, take up your next challenge with the most suitable equipment.

Puncture sealants are NHS marked which means they should not be used on public roads.


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