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Light where it matters. Aero where you need it most, with best-in-class flat protection.
Light where it matters. Aero where you need it most, with best-in-class flat protection.
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Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III 700c Wheelset in Carbon/Black

£1,299.00
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Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III 700c Wheelset in Carbon/Black

Season:2026

Brand:Specialized

Code:10002562371000256245

The fastest race wheels, period.

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.

Features:

  • 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
Technical Information
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Front Weight
    600g (with valves and tape)
  • Rear Weight
    705g (with valves and tape)
  • Wheelset Weight
    1305g (with valves and tape)
  • 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
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