Specialized and quality go hand in hand—now available at Escapa, the best wheels from this American brand. The Roval Rapide CLX II 700 Front Wheelcombines the aerodynamics of a deep-section TT wheel with the light weight of a shallower climbing wheel, and by blending the superior efficiency and sublime handling of a tubeless system, the Rapide CLX II delivers maximum speed for real-world riding.
Since 2020, Rapide CLX wheels have won more World Tour races than any other wheel, and we’ve just made them even faster. Meet the new Rapide CLX II.
We’ve developed distinctly different rim shapes for the front and rear wheels of the Rapide CLX II. The result is a wheelset that outperforms most 65 mm models in aerodynamic performance and delivers a dramatic 25% improvement in stability during gusty conditions compared to 50 mm rims.
The Rapide CLX II uses a hook-type rim—which allows pressures up to 110 psi, if that’s what you need—for secure tire bead retention and to make the rider’s setup and mounting experience easier than ever. All this in a wheel that nearly doubles current industry impact standards while achieving the lightest possible weight.
Our AeroFlange hubs are aerodynamically optimized, with reinforcements to increase strength and reduce spoke weight. They also benefit from the weight reduction and increased strength of SINC ceramic bearings and the legendary durability of Dt Swiss’s EXP internal components.
Rim: Rapide CLX Carbon Clincher, 700c, Disc Brakes, Tubeless
Wheel Details: Front, 51 mm profile, 35 mm outer width, 21 mm inner width; Rear, 60 mm profile, 35 mm outer width, 21 mm inner width
Hubs: Roval Aero Hub (AFD01/AFD02R) Center Lock, Dt Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36t (10 degs) internal components, 100x12mm & 142x12mm, Shimano RD 11SP HG
Bearings: Dt Swiss SINC with ceramic bearings
Spokes: Dt Swiss Aerolite T-head. Front: 18 radial spokes/single Cruz (2:1), DS: 257 mm, NDS: 252 mm
Nipples: Dt Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
Tire Size: 24mm - 38mm
Weight: Complete set 1,520g, Front 710g, Rear 810g (including tape and tubeless valves 15g)
Assembly method: Hand-built throughout the entire process, from carbon layup to tightening the last nipple
Extras: Roval tape, spare spoke and nipple kit, Weight limit: 275 lbs/125 kg
