Description

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

Rims

Wheel Size / ETRTO
622 × 21 (700c)
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Insert Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (Centerlock)
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Hooked
Valve Stem Length
Roval Tubeless Vlave, Alloy 70mm
Hole Count
Front: 18H, Rear: 24H
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
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

Hubs

Rear Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm, (LF19-R)
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T ): Sram XD-R
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings – DS:1526 (15 x 26 x 7 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Front Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps Installed (LF18-F)
Front Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings – DS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Spokes & nipplesNipples
Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple Alloy, 6 mm
Rear Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 24qty, (DS: 277mm, NDS: 273mm)
Rear Lacing Pattern
One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1), Not Tucked
Front Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 18qty, (DS: 264mm, NDS: 274mm)
Front Lacing Pattern
Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Tire infoTubeless Tape Width
25mm
Tire Type
Clincher Tubeless and Clincher Tube Type
Design Tire
RapidAir TLR, 28mm
Approved Tire Widths
24mm-38mm
Max Pressure
Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)

Weight

Wheelset Weight
1305g (with valves and tape)
Rear Weight
705g (with valves and tape)
Front Weight
600g (with valves and tape)
GeneralWarranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Assembly Method
Hand Built
Weight Limit
275 lbs. / 125 kg.

Certifications
ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
E-bike Approved
No
Extras
4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, Roval Wheel Bag, Shimano HG 11/12-Spd. Road Freehub & end Caps (rear wheel only)