The Roval Alpinist CLX III 700 Front Wheelwe’re featuring here atEscapais designed for riders aiming for the polka-dot jersey and cyclists who want to climb fast—the Roval Alpinist CLX III is our lightest road wheel. The set weighs just 1131 g, 134 g less than the previous set. A new ultralight hub and Roval Aero composite spokes—developed in collaboration with Arris—weigh 103.5 g less and are 20% stronger than steel spokes.
At a Glance
Use: Road racing and climbs
Weight: 518 g (with valves and tape)
Hub and freehub body: Dt Swiss internal components
Roval Aero composite spokes developed in collaboration with Arris: 20% stronger than steel spokes, weighing 103.5 g less
Number of spokes: 18
Tire size: Optimized for 28mm
Rim
Rim: Alpinist CLX III Carbon Clincher, 700c (CR2474)
Rim Dimensions: Rear Depth: 33 mm, External Width (at widest point): 26.5 mm, Internal Width: 21 mm, Bead Hook Width: 2.75 mm
Rim Construction: Carbon Clincher Hooked
Wheel Size / ETRTO: 622 × 21 (700c)
Number of Spokes: Rear: 24H
Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
Mousse Compatibility: Yes
Brake Compatibility: Disc (Centerlock)
Valve Length: Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy 50mm
Hub
Front Hub: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps Installed (LF21-F)
Front Hub Bearings: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Spokes and Nipples
Front Spokes: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 21 qty, (DS: 281 mm, NDS: 294 mm)
Front Lacing Pattern: Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Nipples: Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple (Alloy), 6 mm
Compatible Tires
Approved Tire Widths: 24mm–38mm
Max Pressure: Tubeless (110 psi) // Tubed (130 psi), 36 mm–38 mm: Tubeless (60 psi), Tubed (60 psi)
Tire Type: Clincher Tubeless and Clincher Tube Type
Tubeless Tape Width: 25 mm
Tire Design: RapidAir TLR, 28mm
Weight: 518g (with valves and tape)
