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Roval Alpinist CLX III
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$1,399.99
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Our lightest road wheelset yet at 1,131g.
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Gloss Carbon/Gloss White
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The Fastest Way to the Top
Roval Alpinist CLX III
The Fastest Way to the Top
Roval Alpinist CLX III
Engineered for polka dot jersey contenders and riders who enjoy fast climbs, the Roval Alpinist CLX III is our lightest road wheelset yet at 1,131g, shedding 134g from its predecessor. A new lightweight hub and Roval Aero Composite Spokes by ARRIS save 103.5g, while being 20% stronger than steel. And the proof is in the performance, helping Demi climb the Tourmalet 5 seconds faster than she ever has.
At a Glance
Use
Road Racing & Climbing
Weight
1,131g (with valves and tape)
Hub & Engagement
DT Swiss 180 EXP internals, 36T
Roval Composite Spokes by ARRIS
20% stronger than steel, saves 103.5g system weight
Spoke Count
18F / 24R
Tire Size
28mm Optimized
Made in Racing
Our Lightest Wheel for Our QOM
“Climbing is where I feel most alive, and the new Alpinist CLX III wheels are so light and powerful, they make me wanna fly and race up a mountain even more!”
Demi Vollering, FDJ-Suez
How The Lightest Wheels Got Even Lighter
Roval Aero Composite Spokes with ARRIS
The Roval Aero Composite Spokes by ARRIS are 20% stronger than the steel alternative, saving 1.9g per spoke, resulting in a 103.5g lighter system weight—that’s just from the spokes.
Technical Specifications
Rims
Front Rim
Alpinist CLX III Carbon Clincher, 700c (CR2474)
Front Rim Dimensions
Depth: 33mm, External Width (at widest point): 26.5mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: 2.75mm
Rear Rim
Alpinist CLX III Carbon Clincher, 700c (CR2475)
Rear Rim Dimensions
Depth: 33mm, External Width (at widest point): 26.5mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: 2.75mm
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Hooked
Wheel Size / ETRTO
622 × 21 (700c)
Hole Count
Front: 21H, Rear: 24H
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Insert Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (Centerlock)
Valve Stem Length
Roval Tubeless Vlave, Alloy 50mm
Hubs
Front Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps Installed (LF21-F)
Rear Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm, (LF19-R)
Front Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS:1526 (15 x 26 x 7 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T ): Sram XD-R
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 21qty, (DS: 281mm, NDS: 294mm)
Rear Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 24qty, (DS: 292mm, NDS: 288mm)
Front Lacing Pattern
Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Rear Lacing Pattern
One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1), Not Tucked
Nipples
Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple Alloy, 6 mm
Tire Info
Approved Tire Widths
24mm-38mm
Max Pressure
Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)
Tire Type
Clincher Tubeless and Clincher Tube Type
Tubeless Tape Width
25mm
Design Tire
RapidAir TLR, 28mm
Weight
Front Weight
518g (with valves and tape)
Rear Weight
613g (with valves and tape)
Wheelset Weight
1,131g (with valves and tape)
General
Extras
4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, Roval Wheel Bag, Shimano HG 11/12-Spd. Road Freehub & end Caps (rear wheel only)
E-bike Approved
No
Certifications
ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
Weight Limit
275 lbs. / 125 kg.
Assembly Method
Hand Built
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Manual Downloads
For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
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