Meet the Roval Rapide Sprint CLX — built to get to the finish line first. Since 90% of aero benefit comes from the front wheel, we went all-in with a 63mm deep front rim to slice through the wind, and a lightweight 58mm rear with carbon spokes for blistering acceleration when it counts.
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1,395g Total Wheelset: 640g front / 755g rear — built for race-day acceleration.
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63mm Front / 58mm Rear Depth: Asymmetric depth pairing maximizes aero on the front and acceleration on the rear.
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DT Swiss 180 EXP Internals: 36T Ratchet EXP engagement, near-instant power transfer.
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FlatStop Bead Hooks: 39% more force required to flat — race-day reliability to the line.
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Carbon Composite Spokes: 18F / 24R lacing with titanium T-head end pieces.
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21mm Internal Width: Optimized for 28mm tires, approved for 24mm–38mm.
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Centerlock Disc: Flat-mount ready, 12x100mm / 12x142mm thru-axle.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty: Hand-built, UCI approved.
Use: Road Racing. Weight limit: 275 lbs / 125 kg.
Fastest to the Finish
Since 90% of aero benefit comes from the front wheel, we went all-in with a 63mm deep front rim to slice through the wind, and a lightweight 58mm rear with carbon spokes for blistering acceleration when it counts.
63mm Front / 58mm Rear Depth
Asymmetric depth pairing — deeper front for maximum aero slicing, shallower rear for quick acceleration and crosswind stability. UCI approved.
DT Swiss 180 EXP Internals
36T Ratchet EXP freehub with near-instant engagement. DT Sinc ceramic bearings front and rear. SRAM XD-R compatible.
FlatStop Bead Hooks
FlatStop bead hooks demand 39% more force to flat than standard hooks. Race-day reliability that lasts to the line — no more worrying about tire rollout.
Carbon Composite Spokes
Roval by Arris composite aero spokes with titanium T-head end pieces. 2:1 lacing front (radial) and rear (1-cross/3-cross). 18F / 24R.
Tubeless Ready
Designed for RapidAir TLR tires, 28mm optimized. Approved for 24mm–38mm widths. Max 110psi tubeless / 130psi tubed.
Rims
Wheel Size / ETRTO
622 × 21 (700c)
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (Centerlock)
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Hooked
Valve Stem
Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy, 80mm
Front Rim
Rapide Sprint CLX Carbon Clincher Front, 700c — Depth: 63mm, External Width: 35mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: 4.3mm
Rear Rim
Rapide Sprint CLX Carbon Clincher Rear, 700c — Depth: 58mm, External Width: 34.4mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Bead Hook Width: 4.2mm
Hole Count
Front: 18H / Rear: 24H
Hubs
Front Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm
Front Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings — DS & NDS: 6802 (15 × 24 × 5mm)
Rear Hub
Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, 36T — SRAM XD-R
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings — DS: 1526 (15 × 26 × 7mm), NDS: 6802 (15 × 24 × 5mm)
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke w/ Ti T-head, 18H — DS: 251mm, NDS: 261mm
Rear Spokes
Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke w/ Ti T-head, 24H — DS: 267mm, NDS: 263mm
Front Lacing
Two-Cross / Radial (2:1), Not Tucked
Rear Lacing
One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1), Not Tucked
Nipples
Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple Alloy, 6mm
Tire Info
Design Tire
RapidAir TLR, 28mm
Approved Tire Widths
24mm – 38mm
Max Pressure
Tubeless: 110psi / Tubed: 130psi (24mm–38mm); 36mm–38mm: Tubeless 60psi / Tubed 60psi
Weight
Wheelset Weight
1,395g (with valves and tape)
Front Weight
640g (with valves and tape)
Rear Weight
755g (with valves and tape)
General
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Certifications
ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
Weight Limit
275 lbs / 125 kg
Extras
4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, Roval Wheel Bag, Shimano HG 11/12-Spd Road Freehub (Steel Bearings) & end caps (rear only)