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Hookless rims March 2026

Hookless wheels keep getting bad press — after several recent controversies, can brands sticking with the technology weather the hookless storm?

This is a "scam"-free zone, as we aim to take a balanced look at where and why hookless rims can be used in the road space, and if the technology has staying power

Tue, Mar 17, 2026 15:44
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Exploded carbon wheels

“Sounded like a gunshot”: Exploded wheel reignites hookless controversy, as cyclist calls for clearer warnings after carbon rim destroyed on century ride; “Disordered eating normalised” in men’s peloton, claims anonymous pro + more on the live blog

The long days are slipping away, the drizzle’s returned, but Adwitiya’s on hand with the Friday live blog to brighten things up with all the cycling news, views, and reaction

Fri, Aug 29, 2025 08:28
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2022 Zipp 353 NSW Tubeless Disc brake wheelset – rim 1.jpg

In conversation with Zipp about hookless wheels: are 28mm tyres ok on 25mm hookless rims, and why are the rules for pros different?

Following two separate incidents in the pro peloton involving hookless wheels, questions were raised over their safety and the correct tyre compatibility. We sat down with two Zipp product managers in an attempt to get some answers

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 14:06
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Why wider tyres on road bikes are here to stay March 2024

Why wider tyres on road bikes are here to stay… and why they may get wider still

We talk to the experts to get the skinny on why wider bike tyres are (mostly) faster and always more comfortable and where tyre, wheel, and bike evolution may take us next

Fri, Mar 15, 2024 12:00
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Thomas De Gendt’s Zipp wheel after UAE Tour crash (Discovery+)

“Our systems are proven safe”: Zipp joins hookless rim discussion — as photo appears to show Lotto Dstny rider suffer issue at Strade Bianche

Statement comes as Lotto-Dstny rider pictured carrying bike at Strade Bianche, the tyre and foam insert completely detached from his Zipp wheel

Mon, Mar 04, 2024 15:58
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Thomas De Gendt’s Zipp wheel after UAE Tour crash (Discovery+)

Vittoria says Thomas De Gendt crash “unrelated to hookless rim design” and caused by “impact with rock”

Tyre brand insists UAE Tour crash ⁠— which prompted CPA riders' union to say it is "not happy" with increased use of hookless rims in the pro peloton ⁠— was due to "intensity of the impact" and not "compatibility issues" or "design"

Wed, Feb 28, 2024 14:18
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2021 VEL 50 RL Carbon Tubeless Disc Wheelset – rim bed 2.jpg

What’s the difference between hooked and hookless bike wheels, and which is better for you?

When it comes to tubeless rims, much of the bike industry appears to say that hookless is the future; but it might not always be your best option

Mon, Feb 26, 2024 18:18
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Thomas De Gendt’s wheel following crash at 2024 UAE Tour

Pro cyclists’ union “not happy” with hookless wheels after “freak” blowout causes Thomas De Gendt crash – but team defends tyre system as “100% within the rules”

“There are a lot of people who want this banned out of the peloton… One day there will be a mass crash as a result,” CPA president Adam Hansen said

Sun, Feb 25, 2024 18:36
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2022 Cadex 50 Ultra wheel and aero tyre fitted

Cadex reveals new 50 Ultra Disc wheelset and Aero tubeless tyres “engineered for outright speed”

Just look at the width of those spokes! New hookless wheels claim best-in-class speed and stiffness to weight while the tyres are shaped with aerodynamics in mind

Mon, Aug 15, 2022 16:00
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2022 Enve SES 2.3-3

Enve overhauls entire wheel range with lighter weights, hookless rims… and no rim brake options

Rim brake wheelsets are no more in Enve's revamped SES line-up, and of the disc brake wheels on offer there are two new depths, lighter weights and a hookless design throughout the range

Thu, May 26, 2022 17:33
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