Gravel racing now demands the same level of aerodynamic discipline historically reserved for World Tour races. Riders are pushing into ever-higher speed ranges where aerodynamic drag is a significant factor—and they’re doing so on more challenging terrain and with larger tires. The Roval Terra Aero CLX 700C Rear Wheelfeatured here atEscapais up to 5.84 watts faster than the previous generation, with a completely innovative 45mm Chopped Aero Speed design.
RIM
Terra Aero CLX Carbon Clincher Rear Rim, 700c (CR2570)
Rim Dimensions: Profile 45mm, Outer Width: 38.5mm, Inner Width: 27mm, Talon Width: 5.38mm
Rim Construction: Hooked Carbon Clincher
Wheel Size / ETRTO: 622 × 27 (700c)
Number of Spokes: 24H
Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
Mousse Compatibility: Yes
Brake Compatibility: Disc (Centerlock)
Valve Length: Roval Tubeless Valve, 60mm
HUBS
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm, (LF19-R)
Hub Bearings: Dt Swiss Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS:1526 (15 x 26 x 7mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5mm)
Freehub Body: Dt Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T): SRAM XD-R
SPOKES AND NIPPLES
Roval by ARRIS, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces: T-head, 24 qty, (DS: 280mm, NDS: 276mm)
Spoke Pattern: One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1), Not Tucked
Spoke Nipples: ARRIS MK4 Alloy Spoke Nipples, 6mm
TIRE INFORMATION
Tubeless tape width: 30 mm
Tire Type: Tubeless and Tubed
Tire model: Tracer TLR 45 mm
Approved tire widths: 35 mm–60 mm (2.2")
Maximum pressure:
- 35 mm – 70 psi
- 36–45 mm – 55 psi
- 46–50 mm – 45 psi
- 51–60 mm – 40 psi
WEIGHT: 700g (with valves and Tubeless tape)
WEIGHT LIMIT: 275 lbs / 125 kg
See also: Terra Aero CLX 700C Front Wheel