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.
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1,305g Total Wheelset: 600g front / 705g rear — 215g lighter than the Rapide Sprint CLX.
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51mm Front / 48mm Rear Depth: Asymmetric depth pairing for all-course speed.
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DT Swiss 180 EXP Internals: 36T Ratchet EXP engagement, near-instant power transfer.
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FlatStop Bead Hooks: 39% more force required to flat — best-in-class protection.
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Carbon Composite Spokes: 18F / 24R lacing with titanium T-head end pieces.
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21mm Internal Width: Optimized for 28mm tires, approved for 24mm–38mm.
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Centerlock Disc: Flat-mount ready, 12x100mm / 12x142mm thru-axle.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty: Hand-built, UCI approved.
Use: Road Racing. Weight limit: 275 lbs / 125 kg.
The Fastest Race Wheels, Period.
Rapide CLX III flips aero convention on its head for unmatched speed across any course. Deep-profile front rim slices air where it matters most. Lower-profile rear shaves 215g for explosive acceleration and razor-sharp control.
51mm Front / 48mm Rear Depth
Asymmetric depth pairing — deeper front for maximum aero slicing, shallower rear for quick acceleration and crosswind stability. UCI approved.
DT Swiss 180 EXP Internals
36T Ratchet EXP freehub with near-instant engagement. DT Sinc ceramic bearings front and rear. SRAM XD-R compatible.
FlatStop Bead Hooks
FlatStop bead hooks demand 39% more force to flat than standard hooks. Best-in-class protection to go full gas all the way to the line.
Carbon Composite Spokes
Roval by Arris composite aero spokes with titanium T-head end pieces. 2:1 lacing front (radial) and rear (1-cross/3-cross). 18F / 24R.
Tubeless Ready
Designed for RapidAir TLR tires, 28mm optimized. Approved for 24mm–38mm widths. Max 110psi tubeless / 130psi tubed.
Rims
Wheel Size / ETRTO
622 × 21 (700c)
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (Centerlock)
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Hooked
Valve Stem
Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy, 70mm
Front Rim
Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, 700c — Depth: 51mm, External Width: 35mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: 5.5mm
Rear Rim
Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher Rear, 700c — Depth: 48mm, External Width: 31.3mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: 4.1mm
Hole Count
Front: 18H / Rear: 24H
Hubs
Front Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm
Front Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings — DS & NDS: 6802 (15 × 24 × 5mm)
Rear Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, 36T — SRAM XD-R
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings — DS: 1526 (15 × 26 × 7mm), NDS: 6802 (15 × 24 × 5mm)
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke w/ Ti T-head, 18H — DS: 264mm, NDS: 274mm
Rear Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke w/ Ti T-head, 24H — DS: 277mm, NDS: 273mm
Front Lacing
Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Rear Lacing
One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1), Not Tucked
Nipples
Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple Alloy, 6mm
Tire Info
Design Tire
RapidAir TLR, 28mm
Approved Tire Widths
24mm – 38mm
Max Pressure
Tubeless: 110psi / Tubed: 130psi (24mm–38mm); 36mm–38mm: Tubeless 60psi / Tubed 60psi
Weight
Wheelset Weight
1,305g (with valves and tape)
Front Weight
600g (with valves and tape)
Rear Weight
705g (with valves and tape)
General
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Certifications
ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
Weight Limit
275 lbs / 125 kg
Extras
4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, Roval Wheel Bag, Shimano HG 11/12-Spd Road Freehub & end caps (rear only)