As the article states, it relies entirely on the high modulus of the tyre bead fibres for security. The hooked rim uses a tyre independent approach, whereby the tyre volume has to be decreased for the bead to move radially outwards, whereas the "new" (i.e. ancient, from the time before high pressure tyres) design permits a continuous expansion of the tyre volume as the bead extends.
Is the tyre going to peel off when I mess up a corner? What about if I underinflate my tyre? How important is tyre choice with these rims? Would Jesus ride them?
Is the tyre going to peel off when I mess up a corner? What about if I underinflate my tyre? How important is tyre choice with these rims? Would Jesus ride them?