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Understanding Hookless

Hookless Wheel Resource Page – Slowtwitch
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Hookless Wheel Guide

Your comprehensive resource for hookless rim technology — compatibility charts, tire pressure guides, and direct links from the brands leading the way.

Hooked vs Hookless Rim Cross Section
This page is designed to help our community better navigate the world of hookless. We encourage people to take the time to learn about the technology and understand it instead of being afraid of it. Below you’ll find the main companies driving hookless forward, along with tire manufacturers that have gotten onboard — with direct links to the most up-to-date compatibility info from each manufacturer.
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Zipp CADEX ENVE Hunt
Zipp
Zipp is an American company best known for designing, manufacturing, and marketing carbon-composite bicycle wheels for road cycling, triathlons, track racing, and mountain biking. Their product range also includes handlebars, stems, seat posts, tires, and accessories. Wikipedia
CADEX
In July 2019, Giant launched CADEX as their line of bicycle components, wheels, tires, and finishing kits. Designed to “develop superior cycling components for pro racers” and compete directly with top-tier component brands. Wikipedia
ENVE
We are more than riders. We are risk takers, engineers and innovators, driven by our love of cycling. Partnering with prominent frame builders and the world’s best athletes, ENVE combines industry-leading technology with world-class feedback to provide products without compromise. About ENVE

Have Questions?

Need help understanding hookless compatibility for your setup? Ask in the Slowtwitch Forum — the community has deep experience with every brand and wheelset listed here.