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The Latest Breaking News from ETRTO

Hookless controversy: Fabio Jakobsen's crash has opened yet another front in the rim safety debate

The Dutchman struck a rock during a racing incident this week resulting in yet more alarming images of tyres completely detached from wheels at the road side. What's going on and are hookless rims really the villain?

Cycling Weekly · Feb 20

Vittoria Corsa N.Ext tyre review: A halfway house between race tyre and training tyre that does well at both

Not the fastest, not the most durable, but a great mix and balance of the two for a decent price

Cycling News · Dec 29, 2024

Are tire inserts safe? All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems

All you need to know about foam inserts for tubeless systems on road bikes

Cycling Weekly · May 22, 2024

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I'm a mechanic - here's how I keep tubeless setups safe

Tubeless setups, including hookless, can be safe if you know the pitfalls and take the right precautions

Cycling Weekly · Apr 15, 2024

Zipp releases photos debunking hookless rim failure after De Gendt crash

'When you hit something hard enough to destroy the structure of a rim, the tyre is going to come off' says American brand

Cycling News · Mar 15, 2024

Zipp releases statement on hookless rims following Thomas de Gendt's UAE crash

Impact with an object to blame, rather than the tyre and rim system, according to the American brand

Cycling News · Mar 4, 2024

Vittoria officially blames rock not hookless rims for De Gendt's UAE Tour crash

The Italian brand claims an impact with a rock caused a rim failure which caused the accident as Zipp also releases statement

Cycling News · Feb 28, 2024

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Bike tyre sizes explained: a guide to a range of tyres and their sizing

How to find the right size tyre for your road, gravel, commuter or mountain bike

Cycling News · Jan 15, 2024

New Syncros Capital SL is a one-piece carbon fibre wheelset for road and gravel

Scott's component brand is upping the stakes with a new wheel building process

Cycling Weekly · Jul 17, 2023

Is the bike industry divided over new tire and wheel rim-size regulations?

New recommendations have created a split within the world's tyre and rim organisation

Cycling Weekly · Jun 10, 2023

Changes to ETRTO: Do new wheel and tyre combination recommendations affect your safety?

Wheels and tyres are getting bigger but the ETRTO is applying the brakes

Cycling News · May 16, 2023

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