Following on from a recent series of statements from involved parties in the wake of Thomas de Gendt's tyre blowout at the UAE Tour, Zipp has made its position public.
For readers joining this story at this point, as it has rumbled on in the last week or so, it all relates to the fact that there is speculation that De Gendt's tyre and rim combination (Zipp 353 NSW rims, alongside 28mm Vittoria Corsa Pro tyres) was to blame for his crash, and could potentially cast doubt on the safety of hookless rims. While there was speculation that the rim was too narrow, Vittoria has already stated publicly that an impact with a rock was to blame.
