'Hook' rims vs 'hookless'?
03-07-19, 11:31 PM
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'Hook' rims vs 'hookless'?
Just looking at some carbon wheels, and the company mailed me this.
There are two versions for every model, hook, and hookless. If you are planning running higher pressure(over 80psi) you can go with the hooked version, otherwise, the hookless version is ok.
Are the hookless less safe? And, do they allow for easier mounting of tubeless tyres?
There are two versions for every model, hook, and hookless. If you are planning running higher pressure(over 80psi) you can go with the hooked version, otherwise, the hookless version is ok.
Are the hookless less safe? And, do they allow for easier mounting of tubeless tyres?
03-08-19, 12:33 AM
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Hookless is for tubeless, and you won't be able to go with tires that aren't tubeless compatible without hooks. Your rims will be lighter and stronger though, particularly more impact resistant.
03-08-19, 03:10 AM
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Hooked carbon clinchers don't have a big problem with cracking rim beads.
Hookless beads limit tire selection to tubeless tires only. That was deal breaker for me.
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This is what Boyd says...
My recommendation for people when they are trying to decide between the two is based on the tires and type riding they are doing. If you are low pressure (under 60PSI) and high volume (above 30mm on the calipers) then hookless is great. If you are high pressure and lower volume, go with the hooked.
https://www.velocipedesalon.com/foru...tml#post913029
My recommendation for people when they are trying to decide between the two is based on the tires and type riding they are doing. If you are low pressure (under 60PSI) and high volume (above 30mm on the calipers) then hookless is great. If you are high pressure and lower volume, go with the hooked.
https://www.velocipedesalon.com/foru...tml#post913029
03-08-19, 10:56 AM
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^^^ What Boyd says. I wouldn't do hookless unless it was going to be a dedicated gravel wheelset.
03-08-19, 01:37 PM
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Just go hooks. If it's even remotely used for a road purpose then go with hooks. Pushing even 60 psi on some hookless is pushing it. The tire tech isn't there yet but the rim tech is solid especially at low pressures.
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03-08-19, 07:29 PM
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Yeah, I really thought there would be more options by now. It's not that big a deal for me personally because I found some tires I love ... but the selection really is pretty limited. And that also means prices are generally higher.
03-08-19, 08:12 PM
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It's probably not very likely to happen, but hooked rims give you the choice of using tubed tires if you have to(for whatever reason).
03-09-19, 01:27 AM
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Like if you get a puncture that won't seal, and the nearest shop doesn't have any tubeless road tires in stock? 
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Yeah, that's what had to happen. And a dollar bill as a boot.
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