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Roval Rapide CLX III
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$1,499.99
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Light where it matters. Aero where you need it most, with best-in-class flat protection.
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Gloss Carbon/Gloss White
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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
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 51mm front and 48mm 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.
All You Need to Know About Roval Rapide CLX III
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
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
Manual Downloads
For safety warning please refer to the documentation in the Manual Downloads section of this page.
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