With the amount of test bikes that pass through the Flow workshop each week, it’s no surprise that we go through a lot of tubeless tyre sealant. To help keep all of our test bikes rolling in the right direction, the crew at Lusty Industries recently sent us out a few bottles of Maxima Tubeless Sealant to test out.
While we’ve plenty of experience with other Maxima products including suspension oils, hydraulic brake fluid, chain lube and the iconic SC-1 silicone spray, this would be our first time checking out the brand’s bike-specific tubeless sealant.
Maxima Tubeless Sealant
- Size: 473ml
- Price: $39.95 AUD
Sold in a single 473ml bottle, Maxima Tubeless Sealant features a low viscosity that allows it to easily move around the inside of your tyre. As well as being easy to apply, we’ve found it to be easy to clean and remove when changing tyres or wheels. It also seems less likely to clog up valves compared to thicker sealants.
The eco-friendly liquid formula incorporates suspended rubber particles and fast-acting polymers that are said to help it seal punctures quickly and effectively. In fact, Maxima says the seal is as durable as the tyre itself – a bold claim indeed!
Maxima states that its sealant will seal punctures up to 6.3mm wide and will remain effective inside the tyre for up to six months. However, it’s recommended to still pop open a bead and check the sealant levels every 4-6 weeks.
We’ve been impressed with the sealant’s performance and ease of use so far, and in terms of price it’s comparable with equivalents from Stan’s NoTubes, OrangeSeal, Peaty’s and Champions Choice. That said, we would like to see a bigger bottle offered, as the current 437ml size will only seal about four mountain bike tyres. If you’re listening Maxima, a 1 litre bottle would be great!
