At Escapa, we’re proud to present the Roval Rapide Sprint CLX Front Wheel, designed with a single goal in mind: to cross the finish line first. Since 90% of aerodynamic performance comes from the front wheel, Specialized has developed a 63 mm rim that cuts through the wind like a knife. Pedal hard with complete confidence: thanks to the FlatStop bead hook, it takes 39% more force to puncture, so nothing will stop you until you cross the finish line. Roval redefines the rules of aerodynamics with a new rim depth concept designed for one thing only: going faster.
Less mass, more muscle
Composite spokes with titanium unions weigh 2.3 g less and are 63% stronger. In total, they save 96.6 g.
Speed isn’t just about cutting through the air—it’s about mastering all the variables. That’s why the Rapide CLX Sprint is designed to be the fastest in real-world conditions and maintains its aerodynamic advantage at yaw angles ranging from 0° to ±14°. The new composite spokes with titanium joints are 2.3 g lighter and 63% stronger than steel spokes, reducing weight by 96.6 g without compromising aerodynamics or durability. Every gram. Every angle. Every second. It all adds up to one thing: speed.
39% stronger
The FlatStop bead hook disperses impacts over a wider area, so it takes a blow that’s 39% stronger to cause a puncture. In short: a better chance of crossing the finish line, less chance of watching from the sidelines.
Technical Specifications
Front Rim: Rapide Sprint CLX Carbon Clincher Front, 700c (CR2374)
Front Rim Dimensions: Depth: 63mm, External Width (at widest point): 35mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: (4.3)mm
Rim Construction: Carbon Clincher Hooked
Wheel Size / ETRTO: 622 × 21 (700c)
Number of Front Spokes: 18H
Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
Mousse Compatibility: Yes
Brake Compatibility: Disc (Centerlock)
Valve Length: Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy 80mm
Hub: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps Installed (LF18-F)
Hub Bearings: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Spokes: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 18 qty, (DS: 251 mm, NDS: 261 mm)
Spoke Nipples: Arris MK4 Alloy Spoke Nipples, 6 mm
Spoke Pattern: Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Compatible Tires:
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 25mm
Design: RapidAir TLR tire, 28mm
