So I’ve had the Hutchinson Fast’Air for well over a year now and luckily not had to use it. I had my Reynolds tubulars on my bike from the weekend and was in hurry to ride tonight, so I figured “what the hell” and I’m glad I thought to grab the Fast’Air.
About 1hr into my ride, I hit a good sized rock/pebble and slowly started to feel the rear tire get soft. I was about 15 miles from home. I figured, “here goes nothin’”. I pushed the Fast’Air on to the valve extender and held it there for the 1 minute they suggest. There was quite a bit of white foam that leaked from the valve area (hard to get a good seal with the valve extender) and it was a bit messy. But low and behold, the tire filled with…well, whatever is inside that thing. I gave the crank a couple of fast spins by hand (thinking it would move the sealant around in the tubular). I decided to just ride home and cut the workout short.
The tire stayed at probably 70-80 psi the whole way home. Not bad! I was pretty careful of seams in the pavement and shifted my body weight forward on rough patches. But all in all, I must say I’m pretty impressed. I will definitely be buying another one.
Just thought I’d share because I was a bit skeptical about it actually working. I’ll feel much more confident on race day now.
Just had to use my first can. Got a slow leak that I only just notice once I got home. Found the leak with some soapy water and decided to try the FastAir. Followed the instructions and then topped up the tire from my floor pump. A few minutes later and some soapy water and I can’t find the leak so let’s hope it’s fixed.
Now if only someone can tell me where I can get some more in the Toronto area.
I thought Hutchinson Fast Air has latex and can only be used with Tubeless not Tubulars?
I just got some as I just got a set of tubeless (loving them so far) but carry Vittoria Pit Stop for tubulars - which I used once thus far - ergo new cans now.
I also carry CO2 as can top off to get a decent PSI to keep riding - even if the sealant makes it a slow leak…
Why would the fact that Fast’Air (or Caffelatex, or …) have latex be bad for tubulars? They have a tube inside, and it’s latex or butyl. The latex in the can is what is supposed to seal the puncture if I understand correctly.
Why would the fact that Fast’Air (or Caffelatex, or …) have latex be bad for tubulars? They have a tube inside, and it’s latex or butyl. The latex in the can is what is supposed to seal the puncture if I understand correctly.
I had heard that too - that Fastair is for tubeless and not tubulars - but will have to go hunt where I read that