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Roval Rapide CLX III

$1,499.99-$1,899.99

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Light where it matters. Aero where you need it most, with best-in-class flat protection.

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The Fastest Race Wheels, Period.

Roval Rapide CLX III

The Fastest Race Wheels, Period.

Roval Rapide CLX III

The all-new Roval Rapide CLX III wheels flip aero convention on its head for unmatched speed across any course. Up front, a deep-profile rim slices air where it matters most. Out back, a lower-profile rim and carbon spokes shaves 215g, unlocking explosive acceleration and razor-sharp control. And with FlatStop Bead Hooks requiring 39% more force to flat you’ve got best-in-class protection to go full gas all the way to the line. Get there fast, every time, on any course with Roval Rapide CLX III.

At a Glance

Use

Road Racing & Riding

Weight

1,305 grams

Hub & Engagement

DT Swiss 180 EXP internals, 36T

Rim Depth

51mm front, 48mm rear

Spokes

18F / 24R Carbon

Tire Size

Optimized for 28mm

How We Shifted the Aero Paradigm

Deeper up front, shallower in the back. Fastest everywhere.

The Fastest Just Got Lighter.
The Fastest Just Got Lighter.

Roval Aero Composite Spokes by Arris help cut 215g for a 1,305g wheelset.

The Speed of Control
The Speed of Control

51mm rim up front where 90% of the aero gains are, and a light 48mm rear for blistering acceleration.

39% More Force to Flat
39% More Force to Flat

FlatStop bead hooks—widest on the market—disperse impact and need 39% more force to flat.

Everything You Thought You Knew About Wheels Was Wrong

The Fastest Race Wheels. Period.

Conventional wisdom says aero wheels always have a deeper rear, but why when 90% of aero gains come from the front? The Rapide CLX III flips the script with a 63mm front and 58mm rear for max aerodynamics, acceleration, handling, resulting in the fastest all-around race wheelset we’ve ever made. Win Tunnel tested and race proven with the fastest riders in the World Tour.

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39% More Force to Flat

Perfectly Paired: Rapide CLX III & RapidAir TLR

Engineered for ultimate performance, Roval wheels and Specialized tires are designed together to maximize aerodynamics, low weight, and puncture resistance. Pair the Roval Rapide CLX III with the RapidAir TLR tire and make flats an endangered species, thanks to the co-developed FlatStop rim bead, aerodynamic design, and strategic tread geometry.

Technical Specifications

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Rims

Front Rim

Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, 700c (CR2470)

Front Rim Dimensions

Depth: 51mm, External Width (at widest point): 35mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: (5.5)mm

Rear Rim

Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher Rear, 700c (CR2471)

Rear Rim Dimensions

Depth: 48mm, External Width (at widest point): 31.3mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: (4.1)mm

Rim Construction

Carbon Clincher Hooked

Wheel Size / ETRTO

622 × 21 (700c)

Hole Count

Front: 18H, Rear: 24H

Tubeless Compatibility

Yes

Insert Compatibility

Yes

Brake Compatibility

Disc (Centerlock)

Valve Stem Length

Roval Tubeless Vlave, Alloy 70mm

Hubs

Front Hub

Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps Installed (LF18-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, 18qty, (DS: 264mm, NDS: 274mm)

Rear Spokes

Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 24qty, (DS: 277mm, NDS: 273mm)

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

600g (with valves and tape)

Rear Weight

705g (with valves and tape)

Wheelset Weight

1305g (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

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