Building on the launch of its Secure Tag Holder earlier this year, Muc-Off’s product team has designed a unique version that allows for an Apple AirTag to be stowed inside the tyre and rim of a tubeless-compatible mountain or gravel bike.
According to the company, the new Stealth Tubeless Tag Holder makes for… ‘the ultimate covert tracking solution, completely hidden from bike thieves.’
Designed for use with an Apple AirTag (not included), which is housed in a protective, 3-part silicone and rubber tubeless valve mount and supplied with a range of tubeless valve bases, users can ensure an airtight seal is achieved against the rim when installing inside a tubeless tyre.
Also built-in to protect the rim and the AirTag from high-impacts is a sacrificial stem which compresses and rebounds under extreme loads. Although the holder will absorb impacts, Muc-Off notes that it is secure to the valve with a durable stem mount which allows sealant and air to flow through the valve as usual and will not rattle inside the rim and tyre.
The Apple AirTag itself works by allowing users to track any item from their phone, using the Find My app. Once activated, any item to which the tag is connected appears on the radar within the app, so tracking the bike down can be as simple as looking on a map.
“Technologies like the Apple Airtag can be a great defence against would-be bike thieves,” said Alex Trimnell, CEO at Muc-Off.
“This is what led us to develop our Tag Holders; we wanted to give riders secure and thief-proof ways of fixing the tracker to their bikes. The newest offering – the Stealth Tubeless Tag Holder – is a completely unique undercover solution unlike anything we have seen on the market so far.
“We will continue to embrace emerging technologies to enhance every rider experience, as we continue our exciting program of innovation in the future.”
The Stealth Tubeless Tag Holder and Secure Tag Holder follows on from Muc-Off’s recent launch of its bike insurance product, provided by NextGen. Here, benefits include a multi-bike discount, free upgrade cover and no renewal price rises.
The Stealth Tubeless Tag Holder retails via the Muc-Off distribution network and at muc-off.com for £14.99 / €19.99 / US$19.99 and as part of a kit that includes a set of black Muc-Off 44mm Tubeless Valves for £34.99 / €42.99 / US$44.99.
