Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon Road Bike Wheel Tubeless Ready
The Roval Rapide CLX III is a high-performance carbon wheel designed for road cycling, combining speed, control, and reliability. Compatible with tubeless tyres and inner tubes, it features Roval by Arris carbon spokes, DT Swiss 180 EXP hub internals, and DT SINC Ceramic bearings. Available in Front and Rear versions, each optimized for its specific role within the wheel system.
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Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon Road Bike Wheel Tubeless Ready
The Roval Rapide CLX III is the latest evolution of the Rapide wheel family, designed to deliver an ideal balance of aerodynamics, low weight, stability, and puncture resistance. Developed for road cycling, it is a high-performance wheel designed for both racing and demanding training sessions.
The carbon rim features FlatStop Bead Hook technology, designed to improve impact and puncture resistance while maintaining compatibility with both tubeless setups and traditional clincher tyres.
- 🚴 Carbon road bike wheel
- ⚡ Tubeless Ready and inner tube compatible
- 🛞 Carbon Clincher Hooked rim
- 🧵 Roval by Arris carbon spokes
- ⚙️ DT Swiss 180 EXP hub internals
- 💎 DT SINC Ceramic bearings
- 🔒 Center Lock disc brake interface
- 🏁 UCI Approved
Designed for Speed and Control
The Rapide CLX III has been developed to provide high aerodynamic performance while maintaining precise handling. The different profiles of the front and rear wheels help optimize stability and overall system performance.
FlatStop Bead Hook Technology
The rim incorporates FlatStop Bead Hook technology, developed by Specialized to increase impact and puncture resistance while maintaining a traditional hooked rim design compatible with tubeless tyres and clincher setups.
Carbon Spokes and DT Swiss Hubs
The wheels use Roval by Arris carbon spokes combined with Roval hubs featuring DT Swiss 180 EXP internals with a 36-tooth engagement system and DT SINC Ceramic bearings for smooth and reliable performance.
Front and Rear: What Changes?
The Roval Rapide CLX III is available in Front and Rear versions. The front wheel features a 51 mm rim depth and 18 spokes, while the rear wheel uses a 48 mm rim depth and 24 spokes. Both versions share the same construction technologies and are designed to work together as a complete wheel system.
Key Features
| Category | Carbon Road Bike Wheel |
| Brand | Roval |
| Model | Rapide CLX III |
| Rim Material | Carbon |
| Rim Depth | 51 mm (Front) / 48 mm (Rear) |
| Internal Rim Width | 21 mm |
| Tyre Compatibility | Tubeless Ready and inner tube compatible |
| Compatible Tyre Width | 24–38 mm (optimized for 28 mm) |
| Spokes | Roval by Arris carbon spokes — 18 Front / 24 Rear |
| Hubs | Roval hubs with DT Swiss 180 EXP internals |
| Bearings | DT SINC Ceramic |
| Disc Brake Interface | Center Lock |
| Declared Weight | 600 g Front • 705 g Rear • 1305 g wheelset |
| Certification | UCI Approved |
Why Choose the Roval Rapide CLX III?
The Roval Rapide CLX III combines Specialized-developed technologies with premium components to deliver a carbon road wheel designed for cyclists seeking high-level performance, reliability, and compatibility with modern tubeless setups.
Technical data
- Year
- 2027
- ean13
- 196625240423
- upc
- 196625240423
- mpn
- 30026-6511