Roval Rapide CLX Disc Front Wheel
USD 490.00 USD 615.00
- Brand: Roval
- Product Code: 213450
- Availability: In Stock
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ROVAL
RAPIDE CLX DISC FRONT WHEEL
Combining World Time
Trial Championship winning rim profiles with polka dot jersey conquering
svelteness the Roval Rapide CLX Disc Front Wheel delivers maximum speed across the gamut
of real-world riding conditions. Whether surging along flat valley roads or
punching across energy-sapping undulations, the Rapide CLX is designed to
perform with aplomb.
The full carbon rim
features a front-wheel specific profile that is 51mm in depth, 35mm in external
width and possesses a noticeably truncated cross-section. This advanced
silhouette has been researched and executed because it yields less drag than
deeper rims while experiencing 25% less steering torque during crosswinds.
In addition to its
wide profile, the rim also integrates a broad internal width of 21mm. This
increased girth allows clincher tyres to mate to the rim with a superior
profile that further decreases drag, lowers rolling resistance and improves
cornering grip.
In a bold move, Roval
has manufactured this rim to be clincher tyre and standard inner tube
compatible only, with no tubeless tyre compatibility offered. This decision has
been taken to facilitate the lightest and fastest possible wheel and tyre
configuration, which wouldn't have otherwise been feasible with the extra plies
of carbon required to accept tubeless tyres.
The rim is amalgamated
to the AeroFlange hub that features an oversized flange on the disc side. This
hub shell is aerodynamically optimised and also offers wider bracing angles to
increase lateral stiffness. Linking the rim and the hub are the DT Swiss
Aerolite spokes with everything being brought together via a traditional
hand-build.
A claimed weight of
649 grams and a rider weight limit of 109kg makes the Rapide CLX as a great
option for a vast sweep of riders.
FEATURES
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Rim Type: Carbon, clincher (tube-type)
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Rim Material: Carbon
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Braking Surface: Disc brake only
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Rim Depth: 51mm
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Rim Width: 21mm internal, 35mm external
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Spoke Pattern: Radial/two-cross (2:1)
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Spoke Count: 18
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Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head
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Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock hexagonal
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Front Hub: Roval AeroFlange Disc, Center Lock, sealed cartridge
bearings, 100x12mm thru-axle
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Assembly Method: Hand-built
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Extras: Roval padded wheel bag
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No Fault crash replacement policy
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Lifetime warranty
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Manufacturer claimed weight: 649 grams
