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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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Thomas De Gendt’s Zipp wheel after UAE Tour crash (Discovery+)

Zipp “reaffirms” safety of its hookless rims, but now advises teams to use tyres no smaller than 29mm

Zipp’s latest statement continues to claim "unfortunate impact failures" that could happen with any rim/tyre combo were to blame for two separate incidents at the UAE Tour and Strade Bianche, where the riders’ tyres completely detached from the rim

Wed, Mar 20, 2024 14:23
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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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2024 Hunt SUB50 Limitless – 18

Hunt’s new SUB50 Limitless Aero Disc wheels offer “aero superiority and class-beating performance to weight”

With hookless rims, carbon spokes and a new ratchet hub, this is “the ultimate all-around mid-depth wheel system for riders unwilling to compromise”, says the UK brand

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 15:00
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Why are modern bike wheels so wide, and should I buy direct from China? Your wheel tech questions answered

Are carbon spokes better, is hookless (still) the future and can you use carbon wheels through winter? Jamie's here to debunk and debrief all your most pressing wheel queries

Sat, Nov 11, 2023 15:00
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2023 April 15 Tech of the Week – 1

Is SRAM planning flax wheels for vibration damping? Plus tech news from Muc-Off, Quoc, Restrap, and loads more

It looks like SRAM – or its wheel brand Zipp – is exploring natural fibres as a way of improving comfort and safety; and check out the bike that’s powered by magnets

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 11:00
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Princeton CarbonWorks Wake 6560 Disc Wheelset

Court rules SRAM patents not infringed by Princeton Carbon Works’ aero wheels

The ruling brings the two-year dispute over the undulating rim design to an end

Tue, Feb 28, 2023 11:44
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SRAM patent drawing

SRAM’s patent dispute with Princeton Carbon Works set to go to trial

The alleged patent infringement relates to an undulating rim design that is said to reduce aerodynamic drag and side force

Wed, Jan 18, 2023 15:26
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2022 Wahoo Kickr testing – 1

Wahoo hits back at Zipp’s warranty position: testing shows Kickr Rollr causes no damage to wheels, tyres or frame

Independent testing backs Wahoo’s contention that its product doesn’t harm other equipment

Mon, Nov 14, 2022 12:03
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2022 Zipp_101_XPLR wheelset _Main

Zipp 101 XPLR wheelset

A premium, top-end product aimed more toward the average rider than pro

£1746.00
Tue, Oct 04, 2022 09:00
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