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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: F- 51mm Depth, 35mm External Width, 21mm Internal Width: R- 60mm Depth, 30.7mm External Width, 21mm Internal Width
Hub: Roval Aero Hub (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 1,520g, 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
Technical Specifications
Rims
Front Rim
Rapide CLX Cabon Clincher Front
Front Rim Dimensions
Depth: 51mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Max External Width: 35mm
Rear Rim
Rapide CLX Cabon Clincher Rear
Rear Rim Dimensions
Depth: 60mm, Internal Width: 21mm, Max External Width: 30.7mm
Rim Construction
Hooked Clincher
Wheel Size / ETRTO
700c / 622mm
Hole Count
Front: 18H, Rear: 24H
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Insert Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc Brake
Valve Stem Length
Front: 70mm, Rear: 80mm
Hubs
Front Hub
Roval Aero Hub (AFD01), CenterLock, 100x12mm
Rear Hub
Roval Aero Hub (AFD02R), CenterLock, 142x12mm, DT Swis EXP
Front Hub Bearing
DT Swiss SINC Ceramic Bearing, Driveside: 6802, Non-Driveside: 6802
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Swiss SINC Ceramic Bearing, Driveside: 1526, Non-Driveside: 6802
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP Shimano 11spd
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
DT Swiss Aerolite T-head, 18 count, DS: 257mm, NDS: 252mm
Rear Spokes
DT Swiss Aerolite T-head, 24 count, DS: 243mm NDS: 249mm
Front Lacing Pattern
Radial/One-Cross (2:1)
Rear Lacing Pattern
One-Cross/Two-Cross (2:1)
Nipples
DT Swiss Hex Prolock Al 2.0x14mm
Tire Info
Approved Tire Widths
24mm-38mm
Max Pressure
24mm-35mm: Tubeless (110psi) Tubed (130psi), 36mm-38mm: Tubeless (60psi) Tubed (60psi)
Tire Type
Tubeles Clincher, TubeType Clincher
Tubeless Tape Width
23mm
Design Tire
S-Works Turbo RapidAir 2Bliss Ready T2/T5 26mm
Weight
Front Weight
710g (including 15g, tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
Rear Weight
810g (including 15g, tubeless rim tape, tubeless valve, HG Freehub)
Wheelset Weight
1,520g
General
Extras
Roval Spare Spoke Kit
E-bike Approved
Yes, for motors with < 250 watts
Certifications
UCI Approved, ETRTO Compliant, ISO Compliant
Weight Limit
275/125kg System Weight Limit
Assembly Method
Hand Built
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty