Rovals

Roval’s new hook wheels cost more than some bikes, while Fulcrum has wavy rims

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Roval’s newest wheels are the Rapide CLX II Team. Much effort has been made to make the wheels lighter and more aerodynamic, saving a gram per wheel on the uncoated hubs and a whole second on 40 km. It has also retained the hooked tire beads, as it believes there is too much risk of … Read more

All the details surrounding Roval’s secret new wheelset as Specialized goes public

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The new Roval Rapide CLX Team wheelset stand in front of the fan inside a wind tunnel

Anyone with a keen eye for cycling technology may have noticed that Demi Vollering, Tim Merlier and a handful of other Specialized-sponsored pros recently won races aboard a new version of the brand’s Roval Rapide CLX wheels. Subscribers of Cycling news I will also have seen them in our recent technical gallery from the Giro … Read more