ROVAL Rapide CL III 700c Wheelset

The Roval Rapide CL III 700c Wheelset brings WorldTour-inspired aerodynamic performance to more riders, delivering speed, efficiency, and control in a race-ready carbon package. Directly descended from the flagship CLX III, the Rapide CL III flips aero convention with a deeper front rim for maximum aerodynamic gain and a shallower rear rim for faster acceleration and sharper handling.

Built for road racing and high-performance riding, it pairs advanced rim design with proven DT Swiss 350 EXP Hub reliability and Roval’s FlatStop Bead Hook technology for exceptional puncture resistance.

Key Features

• Aero-optimised wheelset for road racing and performance riding
• Deeper 51mm front rim improves aerodynamic efficiency
• Shallower 48mm rear rim reduces weight for quicker acceleration
• FlatStop Bead Hooks require 39% more force to flat
• Carbon hooked clincher rim construction
• Tubeless-ready and tube-compatible
• Compatible with tyre inserts
• Hand-built construction
• UCI approved and e-bike approved (up to 350W SL systems)

Wheelset Specifications

• Weight: 1,555g (with valves and tape)
• Front Weight: 716g
• Rear Weight: 839g
• Rim Depth: 51mm front / 48mm rear
• Internal Width: 21mm
• Recommended Tyre Size: 28mm
• Approved Tyre Widths: 24–38mm
• Spoke Count: 18 front / 24 rear

Rims

• Front: Rapide CL III Carbon Clincher
• Rear: Rapide CL III Carbon Clincher
• Brake Compatibility: Disc Centerlock
• Wheel Size: 700c (622 x 21)

Hubs

• Front Hub: DT Swiss 350 Straight Pull, 12x100mm
• Rear Hub: DT Swiss 350 Straight Pull, 12x142mm
• Engagement: 36T Ratchet EXP
• Stainless steel bearings

Spokes

• DT Swiss Competition Race Straight Pull
• DT Swiss Prolock alloy nipples

Tyre Compatibility

• Tubeless and tube-type clinchers
• Max Pressure:
  • Tubeless: up to 110psi
  • Tubed: up to 130psi
• Includes Roval tubeless valves and tape

Extras

• 4 extra spokes and nipples included
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Weight Limit: 125kg (275 lbs)

Why Choose the Roval Rapide CL III?
The Roval Rapide CL III is built for riders who want true aerodynamic gains, race-ready reliability, and advanced flat protection without stepping into top-tier pricing. Fast, stable, and incredibly versatile, it’s a wheelset built to perform on virtually any road course.