Roval Rapide CLX II Team Wheelset

The Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels are 130g lighter, 0.5 watts more aerodynamic, and double the industry’s tubeless impact standards. With class-leading tyre retention for incredible confidence on the roughest roads at any speed, the Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels offer an unprecedented combination of performance and security.

LIGHTWEIGHT: The Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels weigh just 1,360g without valves and tape due to new carbon rim layups and the new Roval LF hub. More than 100 carbon layup variations and hundreds of rims tested delivered a weight savings of 40g per rim, while the new low flange hub saves 50g. Specialized even optimised logos and paint to save additional weight—shaving a total of 130g off Roval’s system weight.

THE FASTEST RACE WHEELS: Speed is about balancing the right things, and the combination of the proven Rapide rim shape, DT Swiss Aerolite II spokes, and the all-new Roval LF Hub resulted in a 0.5-watt drag saving compared to Roval’s Rapide CLX II wheels, making the fastest in the peloton just a bit faster. A 0.5-watt decrease in power might not sound like much, but over 40km adds up to one second. Sure, it’s only 0.5 watts faster, but Remco and Demi have never asked Roval to make them slower.

UNMATCHED DURABILITY: Specialized know that hookless wheels don’t perform under our demanding high-pressure testing standards. Any carbon wheel can crack under intense impact, but that’s no excuse for a tyre to blow off. That’s why their Rapide CLX II Team wheels are not just built for a higher durability standard—they are hooked, resulting in the fastest, most dependable, and versatile wheels in the world. The bonus is that riders can choose the tire and pressure that’s best for their ride.

UNLIMITED CAPABILITY: The Rapide CLX II Team wheels are the most consistent, offering riders the same aerodynamic performance across various tyre sizes. Whether racing a cobblestone course with 30mm tyres or riding on smooth, buttery tarmac and opting for 26mm tyres, your aerodynamic advantage remains the same with the Rapide CLX II Team wheels. With the same proven Rapide CLX II shape, these wheels are 25% less impacted by crosswinds than other wheels of this depth, allowing riders to stay off the brakes and on the gas regardless of wind conditions.

SILVER IS THE NEW GOLD: Silver hubs, valves, and the chrome Team logo helped Roval save weight by eliminating powder coating and paint, but it’s not just weight savings they were going after. Specialized are also sending a message. When you see silver highlights on a Roval product, know that it’s their secret sauce, the new standard to beat, the best of the best.

• Rim: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, Hooked, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless
• Rim Details: F-51mm-Depth, 35mm External Width, 21mm Internal Width : R-60mm-Depth, 30.7mm External Width, 21mm Internal Width
• Hub: Roval Team Light Hub (LF16/LF17R) Centre Lock, DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36t internals (10 degs), 100x12mm & 142x12mm, Shim. RD. 11SP HG freehub
• Bearing Type: DT Swiss SINC Ceramic Bearings
• Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite II T-head, Front: Radial/One-cross (2:1) 18 count, DS: 258mm, NDS: 267mm, Rear: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) 24 count, DS: 261mm, NDS: 256mm
• Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
• Tire Size: 24mm-38mm, Max Pressure: 24mm-35mm: Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)
• Weight: Wheelset 1,390g, Front 643g, Rear 747g (including 15g, tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
• Extras: S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 Tires 700 x 26, Silver Alloy Centrelock Rings, LTD Roval Double Wheel Bag, LTD Roval Water Bottle (x2), Custom Roval Dynaplug® Racer Pro w/ Spare Plugs, DT Swiss XDR FHB, DT Swiss Ceramic SINC Bearings, Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit w/ Hand Built Tension Card, Lifetime Warranty, System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg.
• Assembly Method: Hand-built.