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Rapide CLX II Team

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4 Reviews

Meet the fastest wheels in the world - The Rapide CLX II Team Wheels. Designed to…

Weight Matters

Weight Matters

Updated carbon rim layups and the all-new Roval LF hub save 130g, resulting in a 1,360g wheelset without tape and valves. The lightweight nature of these wheels drives lower inertia, allowing riders to accelerate faster to make the winning move.

Unmatched Durability

Unmatched Durability

Any carbon wheel can crack under intense impact, but that’s no excuse for a tyre to blow off. That’s why our Rapide CLX II Team wheels are built to a higher durability standard, resulting in the world's fastest, most dependable, and versatile wheels.

The Fastest

The Fastest

Speed is about balancing the right things, and the combination of the proven Rapide rim shape, DT Swiss Aerolite II spokes, and the all-new Roval LF Hub resulted in a 0.5-watt drag saving compared to our Rapide CLX II wheels, making the fastest in the peloton just a bit faster.

Making the Best for the Best
The Fastest Race Wheels. Period.

Making the Best for the Best

“We already knew we had the fastest wheels in the peloton with the Roval Rapide CLX II. When I found out they made them faster with the new Team LTD, I couldn't believe it. When I got a chance to ride them, I was blown away. Lighter and faster, these wheels are a game-changer for us.” – Demi Vollering, SD Worx - Protime rider

Meet the team behind the Roval Rapide CLX II Team Wheels

Product Details

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Meet the fastest wheels in the world - The Rapide CLX II Team Wheels. Designed to be lighter and more aerodynamic, these wheels are engineered to make riders like Remco Evenepoel and Demi Vollering even faster. These wheels were developed using our equation for speed: Lightweight + Aerodynamics + Handling + Durability = Speed. These limited edition wheels are the absolute pinnacle of road racing performance, reserved for the greatest riders in the world and the lucky few who get their hands on a set.

The Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels are 130g lighter, 0.5 watts more aerodynamic, and double the industry’s tubeless impact standards. With class-leading tire retention for incredible confidence on the roughest roads at any speed, the Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels offer an unprecedented combination of performance and security.

LIGHTWEIGHT: The Roval Rapide CLX II Team wheels weigh just 1,360g without valves and tape due to new carbon rim layups and the new Roval LF hub. More than 100 carbon layup variations and hundreds of rims tested delivered a weight savings of 40g per rim, while the new low flange hub saves 50g. We even optimized logos and paint to save additional weight—shaving a total of 130g off our system weight.

THE FASTEST RACE WHEELS: Speed is about balancing the right things, and the combination of the proven Rapide rim shape, DT Swiss Aerolite II spokes, and the all-new Roval LF Hub resulted in a 0.5-watt drag saving compared to our Rapide CLX II wheels, making the fastest in the peloton just a bit faster. A 0.5-watt decrease in power might not sound like much, but over 40km adds up to one second. Sure, it’s only 0.5 watts faster, but Remco and Demi have never asked us to make them slower.

UNMATCHED DURABILITY: We know that hookless wheels don’t perform under our demanding high-pressure testing standards. Any carbon wheel can crack under intense impact, but that’s no excuse for a tire to blow off. That’s why our Rapide CLX II Team wheels are not just built for a higher durability standard—they are hooked, resulting in the fastest, most dependable, and versatile wheels in the world. The bonus is that riders can choose the tire and pressure that’s best for their ride.

UNLIMITED CAPABILITY: The Rapide CLX II Team wheels are the most consistent, offering riders the same aerodynamic performance across various tire sizes. Whether racing a cobblestone course with 30mm tires or riding on smooth, buttery tarmac and opting for 26mm tires, your aerodynamic advantage remains the same with the Rapide CLX II Team wheels. With the same proven Rapide CLX II shape, these wheels are 25% less impacted by crosswinds than other wheels of this depth, allowing riders to stay off the brakes and on the gas regardless of wind conditions.

SILVER IS THE NEW GOLD: Silver hubs, valves, and the chrome Team logo helped us save weight by eliminating powder coating and paint, but it’s not just weight savings we were going after. We are also sending a message. When you see silver highlights on a Roval product, know that it’s our secret sauce, the new standard to beat, the best of the best.

  • Rim: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, Hooked, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless

  • Rim Details: F-51mm-Depth, 35mm External Width, 21mm Internal Width : R-60mm-Depth, 30.7mm External Width, 21mm Internal Width

  • Hub: Roval Team Light Hub (LF16/LF17R) Center Lock, DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36t internals (10 degs), 100x12mm & 142x12mm, Shim. RD. 11SP HG freehub

  • Bearing Type: DT Swiss SINC Ceramic Bearings

  • Spokes: DT Swiss Aerolite II T-head, Front: Radial/One-cross (2:1) 18 count, DS: 258mm, NDS: 267mm, Rear: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) 24 count, DS: 261mm, NDS: 256mm

  • Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm

  • Tire Size: 24mm-38mm, Max Pressure: 24mm-35mm: Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)

  • Weight: Wheelset 1,390g, Front 643g, Rear 747g (including 15g, tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)

  • Extras: S-Works Turbo Rapidair 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 Tires 700 x 26, Silver Alloy Centerlock Rings, LTD Roval Double Wheel Bag, LTD Roval Water Bottle (x2), Custom Roval Dynaplug® Racer Pro w/ Spare Plugs, DT Swiss XDR FHB, DT Swiss Ceramic SINC Bearings, Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit w/ Hand Built Tension Card, Lifetime Warranty, System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg.

  • Assembly Method: Hand-built.

Rider Reviews

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4 Reviews

 

Roval Rapideclx 11 Team wheels amazing!

Omg just bought the new team wheels and my first ride yesterday I was blown away! Light, smooth, fast! I have a Sl8 Sworks. I had zipp nsw 353 on them I was not happy with the hubs I had a terrible creeking in rear hub couldn’t get rid of and had several tubeless tire blow offs. I decided to try the roval rapides, when I saw the team edition that the pro teams are using now I bought them. My first ride with Rovals Team it was very windy day and I was riding at a medium pace and my average speed was 2 mph faster than zipp 353 and wasn’t even riding that hard in a 15 mph head wind. These wheels are fast to be honest I was blown away and no more creeking! Specialized says these are the fastest wheels out there and I believe them! I averaged 22 mph in a 15 mile ride and never got out of 7th cog in cassette just doing a easy first ride. These Team wheels are amazing, well worth the 3800$ price. The zipps don’t even compare in any way!


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Barry

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Rapide CLX II TEAM

The best wheels on the market A+++

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Yes!

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TUAN N.

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What a ride

I've been very happy with the previous purchases from Specialized, looking forward to the next product announcement. And wow. This product gave a bit of a shock, asking myself why I haven't tried the CLX wheels before. From the first roll out from home, first six pedal strokes, felt the difference immediately. Wheel picks up speed so fast. And that sound from the rims... Wheel felt very solid on sprints and uphill, feel every effort going straight into the tarmac. Turning corners at high speed felt very reliable. Free hub couldn't be more quiet, coming from an aero wheel set with loud free hub sound. At high rolling speed, it does make the sound, acknowledging that there is a ratchet in those hubs. Engagements are snap on. Looking forward to the upcoming rides on these wheels.


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Brian

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Roval Wheels

I have a 2024 Specialized Crux and I installed this pair of wheels and the bike now is a super fast road bike even though is a gravel or cyclocross bike. I Also have an aero road bike from another brand and the Crux with these new wheels is faster than the aero road bike. Do not think too much, just get them. It feels like you have wings on the bike.


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Dago M.

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