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Roval Rapide Sprint CLX lll Wheelset
Roval Rapide Sprint CLX lll Wheelset
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The Fastest Race Wheels. Period.
The Roval Rapide CLX III are engineered to break every rule in the aero playbook, and every record on the road. Designed for riders who demand pure speed, these wheels combine asymmetric aerodynamics, ultralight carbon spokes, and world-class stability in crosswinds to deliver unmatched performance across any course.
A deep, wind-cheating 51mm front rim maximizes aero efficiency where it counts, while the lighter 48mm rear paired with carbon spokes slashes 215 grams, giving you explosive acceleration and razor-sharp handling. Add in Roval’s new FlatStop Bead Hook technology, offering 39% more resistance to flats, and you’ve got a wheelset built to attack, sprint, and stay fast all the way to the line.
Whether you're charging breakaways, racing criteriums, or chasing PRs on the open road, the Rapide CLX III delivers podium-level speed on every ride.
At a Glance
- Use: Road Racing & High-Performance Riding
- Weight: 1,305g (with valves & tape)
- Hubs: DT Swiss 180 EXP internals, 36T
- Rim Depth: 51mm front / 48mm rear
- Spokes: Carbon (18F / 24R)
- Optimized Tire Size: 28mm
Technical Specifications
Rims
Front Rim: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, 700c
- Depth: 51mm
- External Width: 35mm
- Internal Width: 21mm
- Bead Hook Width: 5.5mm
Rear Rim: Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher, 700c
- Depth: 48mm
- External Width: 31.3mm
- Internal Width: 21mm
- Bead Hook Width: 4.1mm
Construction: Carbon Clincher, Hooked
ETRTO: 622×21 (700c)
Hole Count: 18F / 24R
Tubeless Ready: Yes
Insert Compatible: Yes
Brake Type: Centerlock Disc
Valve: Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy 70mm
Hubs
Front Hub:
- Roval Low Flange Road Hub, 12×100mm
- Bearings: DT Sinc Ceramic (6802)
Rear Hub:
- Roval Low Flange Road Hub, 12×142mm
- Bearings: DT Sinc Ceramic (1526 & 6802)
- Freehub: DT Swiss Ratchet EXP 36T (XD-R)
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes:
- Roval by Arris Composite Aero Spokes, Ti end pieces
- Lengths: DS 264mm / NDS 274mm
Rear Spokes:
- Roval by Arris Composite Aero Spokes, Ti end pieces
- Lengths: DS 277mm / NDS 273mm
Lacing:
- Front: 2-Cross / Radial (2:1)
- Rear: 1-Cross / 3-Cross (2:1)
Nipples: Arris MK4 Alloy, 6mm
Tire Compatibility
- Approved Widths: 24–38mm
- Maximum Pressure:
- 24–35mm: Tubeless 110psi / Tube 130psi
- 36–38mm: Tubeless 60psi / Tube 60psi
- Tire Type: Clincher (Tube-Type & Tubeless)
- Tubeless Tape Width: 25mm
- Design Tire: Specialized RapidAir TLR 28mm
Weights
- Front Wheel: 600g
- Rear Wheel: 705g
- Wheelset: 1,305g
(Weights include valves & tape.)
Included
- 4 spare spokes & nipples
- Roval wheel bag
- Shimano HG freehub + end caps (rear)
General Information
- E-Bike Approved: No
- Certifications: ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
- Rider Weight Limit: 125kg / 275 lbs
- Assembly: Hand-built
- Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty
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