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The Roval Rapide CLX III wheels offer unmatched speed across any course, featuring a deep-profile front rim and a lightweight rear rim for control.
The Roval Rapide CLX III wheels offer unmatched speed across any course, featuring a deep-profile front rim and a lightweight rear rim for control.
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Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon 700c Rear Wheel in Black/White

£1,699.00
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Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon 700c Rear Wheel in Black/White

Season:2026

Brand:Specialized

Code:30026-6502

The fastest race wheels, period.

The 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 shave 215g, unlocking explosive acceleration and razor-sharp control. With FlatStop Bead Hooks requiring 39% more force to flat, these wheels provide protection to go full gas to the line.

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
  • Roval Aero Composite Spokes by Arris help cut 215g for a 1,305g wheelset
  • 51mm rim up front where 90% of the aero gains are, and a light 48mm rear for blistering acceleration
  • FlatStop bead hooks—widest on the market—disperse impact and need 39% more force to flat
Technical Information
  • Rim Models
    Front: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, 700c; Rear: Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher Rear, 700c
  • Rim Dimensions
    Front: Depth 51mm, External Width 35mm, Internal Width 21mm, Bead Hook 5.5mm; Rear: Depth 48mm, External Width 31.3mm, Internal Width 21mm, Bead Hook 4.1mm
  • 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 Valve, Alloy 70mm
  • Hubs
    Front: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps; Rear: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm
  • Hub Bearings
    Front: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings (DS: 6802, NDS: 6802); Rear: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings (DS: 1526, NDS: 6802)
  • Rear Freehub Body
    DT Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T): Sram XD-R
  • Spokes
    Front: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces, 18qty; Rear: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces, 24qty
  • Lacing Pattern
    Front: Two-Cross / Radial (2:1); Rear: One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1)
  • 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
  • Weights
    Front: 600g, Rear: 705g, Wheelset: 1305g (all 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
Sizing Information
MTB Sizes (Note on 'S' Sizing - size UP for stability, size DOWN for a maneuverability)
InchesCMStandard Bike Size'S' Size
4'10"-5'1"148-155XSS1
5'2"-5'5"158-165SS2
5'5"-5'10"165-178MS3
5'10"-6'1"178-185LS4
6'1"-6'4"185-193XLS5
6'3"-6"4"191-200XXLS6

Road Bike Sizes
InchesCMSize
5'1"-5'4"155-16349
5'4"-5'7"163-17052
5'7"-5'10"170-17554
5'9"-6'0"175-18356
5'11"-6'2"180-18858
6'2"-6'5"188-19661

Hybrid Bike Sizes
InchesCMSize
4'8"-4'11"142-150XXS
4'11"-5'2"150-158XS
5'1"-5'5"155-165S
5'5"-5'9"165-175M
5'9"-6'0"175-183L
6'0"-6'4"183-193XL
6'4"-6'6"193-198XXL

Kids Bike Sizes
InchesCMBikes
29"-32"73-81Hotwalk
31"-37"79-94Riprock 12
37"-42"94-107Riprock 16
41"-52"107-133Riprock 20
47"-56"119-142Riprock 24
37"-48"95-121Jett 16
40"-45"102-139Jett 20
44"-62"112-156Jett 24
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