Fastest XC Wheels In the Real World 1240 grams is an obscenely light weight when talking about mountain bike wheelsets the kind of weight that XC racers dream about. But light weight alone is no longer enough. So we engineered the new Control SL wheels to be sharp handling smooth riding extra durable and 22% less likely to pinch-flat your tires in addition to being some of the lightest weight production wheels on the planet. Rim Type: Carbon clincher 2Bliss Ready Zero Bead Hook 4mm FlatTop design. Not compatible with tire inserts. Rim Width: 29mm internal Front Hub: Alloy body 15mmx110 thru-axle 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included. Max Rotor Size <200mm Front Spoke Pattern: DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm 24-hole Two-cross Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body SiNC Ceramic Bearings premium-quality DT 180 internals and 36t quick engagement ratchet system cassette includes Shimano 12-Spd MicroSpline freehub and 148 end caps. Max Rotor Size <200mm Rear Spoke Pattern:DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm 24-hole Two-cross Bearing Type: SiNC Ceramic Sealed cartridge Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Hexagonal Alloy 14mm 2.0mm Total Wheelset Weight: 1240g System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
Fastest XC Wheels In the Real World 1240 grams is an obscenely light weight when talking about mountain bike wheelsets the kind of weight that XC racers dream about. But light weight alone is no longer enough. So we engineered the new Control SL wheels to be sharp handling smooth riding extra durable and 22% less likely to pinch-flat your tires in addition to being some of the lightest weight production wheels on the planet. Rim Type: Carbon clincher 2Bliss Ready Zero Bead Hook 4mm FlatTop design. Not compatible with tire inserts. Rim Width: 29mm internal Front Hub: Alloy body 15mmx110 thru-axle 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included. Max Rotor Size <200mm Front Spoke Pattern: DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm 24-hole Two-cross Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body SiNC Ceramic Bearings premium-quality DT 180 internals and 36T quick engagement ratchet system cassette includes Shimano MicroSpline freehub and 148 end caps. Max Rotor Size <200mm Rear Spoke Pattern:DT Swiss Aerolite Straightpull 294mm 24-hole Two-cross Bearing Type: SiNC Ceramic Sealed cartridge Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock Hexagonal Alloy 14mm 2.0mm Total Wheelset Weight: 1240g System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
Since 2020 Rapide CLX wheels have won more races on the World Tour than any other wheels and we just made them faster. Meet the new Rapide CLX II. Combining the aerodynamics of a deep-section TT wheel with the light weight of a shallower climbing wheel and mixing in the superior efficiency and sublime handling of a tubeless system—the Rapide CLX II delivers maximum speed for real-world riding. We developed distinctly different shapes for the Rapide CLX II front and rear rims. The result is a wheelset that catches less drag than most 65mm wheelsets and brings a dramatic 25% improvement in stability over 50mm rims in wind gusts. The Rapide CLX II utilizes a hooked rim (allowing for real-world riding pressures up to 110psi if that’s your thing) for secure tire bead retention and an easier set up and mounting experience than ever before. All in a wheel that almost doubles current industry impact standards while managing to achieve the lightest weight possible. Our AeroFlange hubs are aerodynamically optimized with wide bracing angles for increased strength and reduced spoke weight. They also benefit from the reduced weight and increased strength of ceramic SINC bearings and the legendary durability of DT Swiss’ EXP freehub internals. Rim: Rapide CLX Cabon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Rim Details: Front: 51mm Depth 35mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Rear: 60mm Depth 30.7mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Hub: Roval AFD (AFD01/AFD02R) 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 T-head Front: Radial/One-cross (2:1) 18 count DS: 257mm NDS: 252mm Rear: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) 24 count DS: 243mm NDS: 249mm 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 1520g Front 710g Rear 810g (including 15g tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Assembly Method: Hand built at every step from rim layup to the last nipple turn. Extras: Roval Rim Tape Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg
Since 2020 Rapide CLX wheels have won more races on the World Tour than any other wheels and we just made them faster. Meet the new Rapide CLX II. Combining the aerodynamics of a deep-section TT wheel with the light weight of a shallower climbing wheel and mixing in the superior efficiency and sublime handling of a tubeless system—the Rapide CLX II delivers maximum speed for real-world riding. We developed distinctly different shapes for the Rapide CLX II front and rear rims. The result is a wheelset that catches less drag than most 65mm wheelsets and brings a dramatic 25% improvement in stability over 50mm rims in wind gusts. The Rapide CLX II utilizes a hooked rim (allowing for real-world riding pressures up to 110psi if that’s your thing) for secure tire bead retention and an easier set up and mounting experience than ever before. All in a wheel that almost doubles current industry impact standards while managing to achieve the lightest weight possible. Our AeroFlange hubs are aerodynamically optimized with wide bracing angles for increased strength and reduced spoke weight. They also benefit from the reduced weight and increased strength of ceramic SINC bearings and the legendary durability of DT Swiss’ EXP freehub internals. Rim: Rapide CLX Cabon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Rim Details: Front: 51mm Depth 35mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Rear: 60mm Depth 30.7mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Hub: Roval AFD (AFD01/AFD02R) 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 T-head Front: Radial/One-cross (2:1) 18 count DS: 257mm NDS: 252mm Rear: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) 24 count DS: 243mm NDS: 249mm 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 1520g Front 710g Rear 810g (including 15g tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Assembly Method: Hand built at every step from rim layup to the last nipple turn. Extras: Roval Rim Tape Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg
Feel your bike come alive on the open road with the new Alpinist CLX II—the lightest best-handling clincher wheels we have ever made. Hyper-responsive acceleration magic in the corners sublime over rough roads all elevated with the performance of a tubeless system. There’s no room for a single excess gram whether you’re chasing summits or ride quality because perfection is only achieved when there is nothing left to take away. It takes more than a lightweight rim to deliver the incredible reactivity and handling of the tubeless Alpinist CLX II. The wheelset is designed as a system with our engineers controlling and testing every part of that system—hubs rims spokes lacing—and developing it hand-in-hand with Specialized Tubeless tires. The result is a 1250-gram tubeless wheelset with otherworldly ride quality. The Alpinist CLX II utilizes a hooked rim (allowing for real-world riding pressures up to 110psi if that’s your thing) for secure tire bead retention and an easier set up and mounting experience than ever before. All in a wheel that almost doubles current industry impact standards while managing to achieve the lightest weight possible. Our all-new LFD hubs are the spinning heart of the Alpinist CLX II. We carved 50 grams out of the previous Alpinist CLX hub with new low-profile hub bodies and machined rotor mounts. Inside DT Swiss EXP internals and SINC ceramic bearings deliver silky-smooth efficiency and outstanding durability. Rim: Alpinist CLX Cabon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Rim Details: 33mm Depth 27mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Hub: Roval LFD (LFD13/LF14R) 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 T-head Front: Radial/One-cross (2:1) 21 count DS: 276mm NDS: 290mm Rear: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) DS: 288mm NDS: 286mm 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 1265g Front 570g Rear 694g (including 15g tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Assembly Method: Hand built at every step from rim layup to the last nipple turn. Extras: Roval Rim Tape Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg
Feel your bike come alive on the open road with the new Alpinist CL II featuring the lightest best-handling clincher rims we have ever made elevated with the performance of a tubeless system. The brand new Alpinist CL II now brings mountain-taming performance slightly closer to Earth with a carefully selected build designed to let riders take full advantage of the low rim and spoke mass. The Alpinist CL II utilizes the same rim as the Alpinist CLX II. They react to even the slightest increase in power with immediate acceleration and carve the purest lines in the corners yet they can also handle almost double the impact standards of every certifying body. The result is a 1375-gram tubeless wheelset with an otherworldly ride quality designed for real-world road pressures. The Alpinist CL II utilizes components curated to keep you rolling and rolling fast. The DT Swiss 350 hubs featuring their Star Ratchet drive system are reliable and easy to service while 24 DT Swiss CompRace Straightpull spokes front and rear laced to the rims with their alloy Pro Lock nipples are synonymous with reliability and can be obtained at any bike shop. The reduced rolling resistance of a tubeless setup is undeniable as are the benefits of improved handling and incredible puncture protection. It took the most extensive and demanding engineering and testing program we’ve ever undertaken. As a result of this extensive development the Alpinist CL II features a hooked rim that can handle a huge range of pressures up to 110psi and offers an easier set up and mounting experience than ever. Rim: Alpinist CLX Cabon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Rim Details: 33mm Depth 27mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Hub: DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Center Lock Star Ratchet 36t internals (10 degs) 100x12mm & 142x12mm Shim. RD. 11SP HG freehub Bearing Type: DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race Straightpull Front: Radial/Two-cross (2:1) 21 count DS: 276mm NDS: 290mm Rear: Two-cross (1:1) 24 count DS: 283mm NDS: 287mm 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 1375g Front 606g Rear 769g (including 15g tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Assembly Method: Hand built at every step from rim layup to the last nipple turn. Extras: Roval Rim Tape Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg
Feel your bike come alive on the open road with the new Alpinist CL II featuring the lightest best-handling clincher rims we have ever made elevated with the performance of a tubeless system. The brand new Alpinist CL II now brings mountain-taming performance slightly closer to Earth with a carefully selected build designed to let riders take full advantage of the low rim and spoke mass. The Alpinist CL II utilizes the same rim as the Alpinist CLX II. They react to even the slightest increase in power with immediate acceleration and carve the purest lines in the corners yet they can also handle almost double the impact standards of every certifying body. The result is a 1375-gram tubeless wheelset with an otherworldly ride quality designed for real-world road pressures. The Alpinist CL II utilizes components curated to keep you rolling and rolling fast. The DT Swiss 350 hubs featuring their Star Ratchet drive system are reliable and easy to service while 24 DT Swiss CompRace Straightpull spokes front and rear laced to the rims with their alloy Pro Lock nipples are synonymous with reliability and can be obtained at any bike shop. The reduced rolling resistance of a tubeless setup is undeniable as are the benefits of improved handling and incredible puncture protection. It took the most extensive and demanding engineering and testing program we’ve ever undertaken. As a result of this extensive development the Alpinist CL II features a hooked rim that can handle a huge range of pressures up to 110psi and offers an easier set up and mounting experience than ever. Rim: Alpinist CLX Cabon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Rim Details: 33mm Depth 27mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Hub: DT Swiss 350 Straightpull Center Lock Star Ratchet 36t internals (10 degs) 100x12mm & 142x12mm Shim. RD. 11SP HG freehub Bearing Type: DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings Spokes: DT Swiss Competition Race Straightpull Front: Radial/Two-cross (2:1) 21 count DS: 276mm NDS: 290mm Rear: Two-cross (1:1) 24 count DS: 283mm NDS: 287mm 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 1375g Front 606g Rear 769g (including 15g tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Assembly Method: Hand built at every step from rim layup to the last nipple turn. Extras: Roval Rim Tape Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg
Feel your bike come alive on the open road with the new Alpinist CLX II—the lightest best-handling clincher wheels we have ever made. Hyper-responsive acceleration magic in the corners sublime over rough roads all elevated with the performance of a tubeless system. There’s no room for a single excess gram whether you’re chasing summits or ride quality because perfection is only achieved when there is nothing left to take away. It takes more than a lightweight rim to deliver the incredible reactivity and handling of the tubeless Alpinist CLX II. The wheelset is designed as a system with our engineers controlling and testing every part of that system—hubs rims spokes lacing—and developing it hand-in-hand with Specialized Tubeless tires. The result is a 1250-gram tubeless wheelset with otherworldly ride quality. The Alpinist CLX II utilizes a hooked rim (allowing for real-world riding pressures up to 110psi if that’s your thing) for secure tire bead retention and an easier set up and mounting experience than ever before. All in a wheel that almost doubles current industry impact standards while managing to achieve the lightest weight possible. Our all-new LFD hubs are the spinning heart of the Alpinist CLX II. We carved 50 grams out of the previous Alpinist CLX hub with new low-profile hub bodies and machined rotor mounts. Inside DT Swiss EXP internals and SINC ceramic bearings deliver silky-smooth efficiency and outstanding durability. Rim: Alpinist CLX Cabon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Rim Details: 33mm Depth 27mm External Width 21mm Internal Width Hub: Roval LFD (LFD13/LF14R) 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 T-head Front: Radial/One-cross (2:1) 21 count DS: 276mm NDS: 290mm Rear: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) DS: 288mm NDS: 286mm 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 1265g Front 570g Rear 694g (including 15g tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Assembly Method: Hand built at every step from rim layup to the last nipple turn. Extras: Roval Rim Tape Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs/125kg
Performance Upgrade Made EasyThe C38 brings carbon fiber high performance to the real world. It’s a versatile all-rounder equally at home crushing gravel washboards and summiting alpine passes. Optimized for use with modern wide tires providing the right amount of sidewall support to facilitate surefooted handling in all conditions the C38 wheelset is a great handling lively climbing robust all-road performer that also aerodynamically outperforms many deeper aero-specific rims that cost twice as much. Carbon wheels are a true performance upgrade to any bike but too often the price tag puts them out of reach. The Rapide C38 shatters that barrier and brings a class leading Roval carbon rim and DT Swiss reliability together to provide riders with the best performance carbon wheel per dollar. Spoke Pattern: 24-Hole Radial Driveside / Two-cross (1:1) Non Driveside Front and 24-Hole Two-cross (1:1) Rear Nipple Type: DT Swiss Prolock Brass Hub: DT Swiss 370 Classic Centerlock 18t Ratchet System LN 100x12mm & 142x12mm thru-axle compatible Assembly Method: Hand-built Extras: Tubeless Rim Tape and Valves Lifetime warranty System Weight Limit: 240lbs / 109kg Rim: Rapide C 38mm Depth
Following directly in the tire tracks of the Terra CLX the new Terra CL utilizes the same super light incredibly tough rim as our flagship wheel. It’s a hook bead 33mm deep carbon fiber rim with a 25mm inner width that plays well with tubeless setup and allows you to mount tires anywhere from 28mm to 47mm wide at whatever pressure you feel like running. In a nod to accessibility durability and real-world serviceability we opted to use ultra-dependable DT Swiss 350 hubs and lace them to the rims with DT Swiss Competition Straightpull spokes. Rim: Terra CLX Carbon Clincher 700c Disc Brake Tubeless Compatible Hub: DT Swiss 350 Straight-pull Center Lock Star Ratchet 36t internals (10 degs) 100x12mm & 142x12mm Shim. Rd. 11sp Freehub (Convertible freehub ) Bearing Type: DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings Nipple: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm Weight: Wheelset 1408g Front 654g Rear 754g (including tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve) Extras: Roval Tubeless Rim Tape and Tubeless Valve Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
While there may be a linear relationship between increased tire size and increased fun this relationship only holds true when wider tires are paired with the correct width rims. Having a 2.8' or high-volume tire mated to a narrow rim makes for a squirmy poor handling experience and when you’re on the hunt for additional fun these characteristics are undesirable. Lucky for you the new age of traction stability and speed has arrived—and its name is the Traverse 38 SL Fattie 27.5. Along with light overall weight stiffness and durability another top priority for the Traverse SL was ease of use. First off we got rid of the creaky straight-pull spokes and corrosion-prone alloy nipples. Next up we landed on 28 J-bend spokes for front and rear wheels that are all the same length—making it easy to find replacements if needed. And finally we engineered a new hub design with a wider profile and higher flange to aid in overall stiffness. While our 38-millimeter Traverse SL is already wider than most offerings the benefits of three-inch tires become more apparent with a proper rim interface. In search for the proper width our engineers tested various iterations from 30 to 45 millimetres to determine where the sweet spot lies. What they ended up with is a 38-millimeter internal rim width that turns the Traverse 38 SL Fatties into descending machines . A wide internal rim width endows riders with a variety of advantages that are exemplified even more with plus-sized tires. The extra width allows for more tire volume translating into more supple ride qualities and better support for the tire meaning that you'll experience less 'burping' when riding tubeless and a drastic increase in traction. After determining the proper rim width for the plus-sized application we began designing the rim using the same low-weight high-strength technologies used in the Traverse SL and the Control SL. With this we started with our Zero Bead Hook design that effectively eliminates the biggest weak spot found in traditional rims and topped it off by using high-modulus carbon fibre to keep the weight down. And to further this theme the wheels also include the Roval tubeless plug system which sheds an additional 50 grams-per-wheel compared to a rim strip Each Traverse 38 SL Fattie is hand-built to our own alloy hubs with DT Swiss Competition Race spokes. Inside our hubs you'll find sealed cartridge bearings all-around and a quick-engaging 54t DT Swiss star ratchet system in the rear that allows you to power over rocks and roots without delay. And while machines do a decent job of building wheels we choose professionally trained humans to build ours as they catch various flaws that a machine would otherwise miss. Rim Type: Carbon clincher 2Bliss Ready Zero Bead Hook design. Black graphic under clear coat. Rim Material: Carbon fibre Rim Width: 38mm internal Front Spoke Pattern: Two-cross Rear Spoke Pattern: Two-cross Spoke Count: 28h Front 28h Rear Spoke Type: DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend Nipple Type: DT Swiss Brass Pro Lock hexagonal Front Hub: Alloy body 15mmx110 thru-axle 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included. Rear Hub: CNC-machined alloy body high-quality DT 240 internals and 54t quick engagement ratchet system cassette includes SRAM XX1 11-speed freehub and 148 end caps. Roval Engineered J-bend hubshells have a single spoke length for each wheelset. Bearing Type: Sealed cartridge Assembly Method: Hand-built Every wheel includes tubeless valve stems in order to make tubeless set-up a touch easier. Total Wheelset Weight: 1830g
We believe we've made the fastest all-around road wheels in the world. The Rapide CLX wheelset essentially combines the aerodynamic excellence of our UCI TT World Championship dominating CLX64 with the light weight and gentlemanly handling of our Polkadot-Jersey winning CLX32. The result is a wheelset that delivers maximum speed in conditions found in real-world riding; climbing performance slippery efficiency of a dedicated aero setup and stable confident handling regardless of wind conditions. Rim Type: Carbon clincher (tube-type) Rim Material: Carbon Braking Surface: Disc brake only Rim Depth: 60mm Rim Width: 21mm internal 35mm external Spoke Pattern: One-cross/Two-cross (2:1) Spoke Count: 24 Spoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head Nipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock hexagonal Rear Hub: Roval AeroFlange Disc Centerlock Sealed Cartridge bearings DT Swiss EXP internals HG Freehub 142x12mm thru-axle compatible Assembly Method: Hand-built Extras: Roval padded wheelbag. NoFault crash replacement policy. Lifetime warranty. Weight: 751g