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'The tyre separation was not caused by hookless rim design' –Cadex releases statement on Amaury Capiot's rear wheel failure at Omloop

The exploded tyre and broken rim of Amaury Capiot of Belgium and Team Jayco AlUla during the 21st Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026.

Cadex has released an official statement concerning Amaury Capiot's catastrophic rear wheel failure, which occurred during the men's edition of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on Saturday.

Pictures surfaced of the Team Jayco AlUla rider standing at the side of the road during the race holding his Giant Propel bike; the bike's rear wheel rim appeared to be broken, with the spokes completely detached from the hub, whilst the tyre had also come off the rim, exposing the tubeless sealant and internal liner that had been fitted.

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