Specialized Rapide CL III Wheel Description:

Specialized Rapid CL III Wheels aim to extend the benefit of revolutionary aerodynamic engineering found in premier Roval wheels, only at a cost that represents a level of value equal to their performance. Shaped with input rendered from CFD testing conducted by Specialized’s internal development team, Rapid CL III wheels are crafted on an innovative aerodynamic principal that finds a mixed rim-profile height, placing a taller 51mm deep rim in front, with a shallower 48mm deep rim in rear, the result being a wheelset that captures the wind slicing principles of dual deep rim wheelsets with a formidable weight loss that keeps wheels competitive. Peace of mind when running tubeless systems is upheld by the implementation of FlatStop, a tailored bead hook shape that better retains tubeless tire beads while elevating defense against pinch flats.

Features:

• Carbon fiber road racing wheels with value based build 
• Revolutionary aero paradigm mixes front deep and rear shallow rim heights for proven aerodynamics
• Cross-profile finds stable, predictable handling in the face of crosswinds
• Internal rim width optimized for use with 28mm road tires
• FlatStop bead hook shape works to retain tubeless tires and minimize pinch flats
• DT Swiss 350 EXP straight-pull hubs

Specifications:

• Wheel Size: 700c
• ISO Diameter (ETRTO): 622
• Position: Front, Rear
• Tire Type: Tubeless (Clincher)
• Brake Type: Disc Brake (Centerlock)
• Hub: DT Swiss 350
• Axle Type: Thru Axle
• Hub Spacing: 12 x 100mm (Front), 12 x 142mm (Rear)
• Rim: Roval CLX III Carbon Clincher (51mm Front Depth, 48mm Rear Depth)
• Rim Width: 21mm
• Valve: Presta
• Spoke Count: 18H (Front), 24H (Rear)
• Spoke Type: Straight Pull
• Material: Aluminum
• Color: Black
• Weight: 716g (Front), 839g (Rear)

This product was added to our catalog on June 26, 2025