Cadex clarifies that hookless rims are not to blame for Amaury Capiot's wheel failure at Omloop het Nieuwsblad. The brand's statement reveals that the incident was caused by prolonged riding over cobblestones with a flat and damaged rear Cadex Aero Cotton tyre, leading to structural rim failure. This, in turn, caused the spokes to displace from the hub, resulting in the wheel's collapse and the tyre's complete unseating from the rim. The team's use of a tyre liner, designed to protect the rim in case of deflation, was not sufficient to prevent the failure. Cadex emphasizes that the initial impact occurred at approximately 47-48kph, and the wheel remained stable enough to prevent a crash. The brand also notes that neither Giant nor Cadex recommend the use of tyre liners with their products, and the team was operating outside these guidelines.
