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The Roval Rapide CLX III wheels offer unmatched speed across any course, featuring a deep-profile front rim and a lightweight rear rim for control.
The Roval Rapide CLX III wheels offer unmatched speed across any course, featuring a deep-profile front rim and a lightweight rear rim for control.
Specialized

Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon 700c Rear Wheel in Black/White

£1,699.00
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Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

RETURNS

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Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

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Book with obvious signs of use
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Sale items (if applicable)

Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately sale items cannot be refunded.

Exchanges (if applicable)

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at hello@rourkecycles.co.uk and send your item to: 194 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST63HF, England.

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You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
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Returning items purchased with finance

There are no shipping costs incurred for returning finance products. Please contact us if returning a finance product and we shall assist.

Specialized Roval Rapide CLX III Carbon 700c Rear Wheel in Black/White

Season:2026

Brand:Specialized

Code:30026-6502

The fastest race wheels, period.

The Roval Rapide CLX III wheels flip aero convention on its head for unmatched speed across any course. Up front, a deep-profile rim slices air where it matters most. Out back, a lower-profile rim and carbon spokes shave 215g, unlocking explosive acceleration and razor-sharp control. With FlatStop Bead Hooks requiring 39% more force to flat, these wheels provide protection to go full gas to the line.

Features:

  • Use: Road Racing & Riding
  • Weight: 1,305 grams
  • Hub & Engagement: DT Swiss 180 EXP internals, 36T
  • Rim Depth: 51mm front, 48mm rear
  • Spokes: 18F / 24R Carbon
  • Tire Size: Optimized for 28mm
  • Roval Aero Composite Spokes by Arris help cut 215g for a 1,305g wheelset
  • 51mm rim up front where 90% of the aero gains are, and a light 48mm rear for blistering acceleration
  • FlatStop bead hooks—widest on the market—disperse impact and need 39% more force to flat
Technical Information
  • Rim Models
    Front: Rapide CLX Team Carbon Clincher, 700c; Rear: Rapide CLX III Carbon Clincher Rear, 700c
  • Rim Dimensions
    Front: Depth 51mm, External Width 35mm, Internal Width 21mm, Bead Hook 5.5mm; Rear: Depth 48mm, External Width 31.3mm, Internal Width 21mm, Bead Hook 4.1mm
  • Rim Construction
    Carbon Clincher Hooked
  • Wheel Size / ETRTO
    622 × 21 (700c)
  • Hole Count
    Front: 18H, Rear: 24H
  • Tubeless Compatibility
    Yes
  • Insert Compatibility
    Yes
  • Brake Compatibility
    Disc (Centerlock)
  • Valve Stem Length
    Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy 70mm
  • Hubs
    Front: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x100mm, 19mm OD End Caps; Rear: Roval Low Flange Road Hub, Center Lock, 12x142mm
  • Hub Bearings
    Front: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings (DS: 6802, NDS: 6802); Rear: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings (DS: 1526, NDS: 6802)
  • Rear Freehub Body
    DT Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T): Sram XD-R
  • Spokes
    Front: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces, 18qty; Rear: Roval by Arris, Composite Aero Spoke with Ti End Pieces, 24qty
  • Lacing Pattern
    Front: Two-Cross / Radial (2:1); Rear: One-Cross / Three-Cross (2:1)
  • Nipples
    Arris MK4 Spoke Nipple Alloy, 6 mm
  • Approved Tire Widths
    24mm-38mm
  • Max Pressure
    Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)
  • Tire Type
    Clincher Tubeless and Clincher Tube Type
  • Tubeless Tape Width
    25mm
  • Design Tire
    RapidAir TLR, 28mm
  • Weights
    Front: 600g, Rear: 705g, Wheelset: 1305g (all with valves and tape)
  • Extras
    4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, Roval Wheel Bag, Shimano HG 11/12-Spd. Road Freehub & end Caps (rear wheel only)
  • E-bike Approved
    No
  • Certifications
    ISO 5775-2, UCI Approved
  • Weight Limit
    275 lbs. / 125 kg.
  • Assembly Method
    Hand Built
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