Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III Wheels - Black/White

Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III Wheels – Maximum Speed and Aero Performance

The Roval Rapide CLX III represent the pinnacle of racing wheels. Designed to deliver maximum aerodynamic performance and responsiveness, they are ideal for those seeking pure speed, lightness, and control in any condition.

The differentiated rim design improves efficiency: the taller front rim optimizes aerodynamic penetration, while the lighter rear rim with carbon spokes enhances acceleration and stability. Additionally, FlatStop technology increases puncture resistance by 39%, providing superior protection during the most demanding rides.

Main features

• Intended use: road racing and training

• Total wheel weight: 1305 g (front 600 g / rear 705 g)

• Hubs: DT Swiss 180 EXP with 36 teeth and DT SINC ceramic bearings

• Rims: 51 mm front / 48 mm rear

• Spokes: 18 front and 24 rear carbon spokes

• Recommended tires: 28 mm (compatibility 24–38 mm)

• Compatibility: tubeless and tubular, Centerlock disc brakes

Detailed technical specifications

Rims

• Front model: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher 700c (CR2470)

  • Depth: 51 mm

  • External width: 35 mm

  • Internal width: 21 mm

  • Bead hook: 5.5 mm

• Rear model: Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher 700c (CR2471)

  • Depth: 48 mm

  • External width: 31.3 mm

  • Internal width: 21 mm

  • Bead hook: 4.1 mm

• Construction: Carbon clincher hooked

• Wheel size / ETRTO: 622×21 (700c)

• Tubeless compatibility: Yes

• Insert compatibility: Yes

• Brake compatibility: Disc (Centerlock)

• Valve: Roval Tubeless aluminum, 70 mm

Hubs

• Front hub: Roval Low Flange, 12×100 mm, Centerlock

• Rear hub: Roval Low Flange, 12×142 mm, Centerlock

• Front bearings: DT SINC Ceramic 6802 (15×24×5 mm)

• Rear bearings: DT SINC Ceramic DS: 1526 (15×26×7 mm), NDS: 6802

• Rear hub body: DT Swiss Ratchet EXP 36T, Sram XD-R compatible

Spokes & Nipples

• Front spokes: Roval by Arris Aero composite with titanium nipples, 18 pieces

  • Length: DS 264 mm / NDS 274 mm

• Rear spokes: Roval by Arris Aero composite with titanium nipples, 24 pieces

  • Length: DS 277 mm / NDS 273 mm

• Mounting scheme:

  • Front: Two-Cross / Radial (2:1)

  • Rear: One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1)

• Nipples: Arris MK4 alloy, 6 mm

Tire information

• Compatible width: from 24 mm to 38 mm

• Maximum pressure:

  • Tubeless: up to 110 psi (24–35 mm), 60 psi (36–38 mm)

  • With inner tube: up to 130 psi (24–35 mm), 60 psi (36–38 mm)

• Recommended tubeless tape: 25 mm

• Optimal tire: RapidAir TLR 28 mm

Weight

• Front wheel: 600 g

• Rear wheel: 705 g

• Total weight: 1305 g
  (including valves and tubeless tape)

Package contents

• 4 spare spokes and nipples

• Roval wheel bag

• Shimano HG 11/12v body + end caps (rear wheel only)

Additional information

• Assembly: handcrafted

• User weight limit: 125 kg

• Certifications: ISO 5775-2, UCI approved

• E-bike compatibility: No

• Warranty: limited lifetime