Rapide CLX & C38
Rapide Setup
Rapide CLX wheels are not compatible with tubeless road tires. By making them tube-type specific we were able to create lighter and better complete wheels systems for performance road riders. To render these wheels tubeless would have required extra materials, and that extra mass would have outweighed the benefits of tubeless tires.
Rapide C 38 are tubeless ready and include Roval tubeless tape and tubeless valves.
Brake Rotors
Rapide wheels are designed to be used with centerlock type brake rotors.
Rim Width & Approved Tire Sizes
Rapide rims have an internal width of 21mm and may be used with tires 700x24-47c.
Rapide Replacement Parts
Rims
Model | Position | Description | Colorway | Part Number |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT RIM | CARBON CLINCHER, 700C, DISC, 18 HOLES, 51MM DEEP, 21MM INNER WIDTH | SATIN CARBON/GLOSS BLACK | S203700008 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR RIM | CARBON CLINCHER, 700C, DISC, 24 HOLES, 60MM DEEP, 21MM INNER WIDTH | SATIN CARBON/GLOSS BLACK | S203700009 |
RAPIDE C 38 | FRONT/REAR | 700C, FRONT & REAR, CARBON, 24H, DISC, 21MM INTERNAL (WC027-3) - | SATIN CARBON W/ BLACK DCL | S193700016 |
Rim Width & Approved Tire Sizes
Rim Width (internal) | Approved Tire Sizes |
21mm | 700x24c - 47c" |
Spokes
Model | Position | Manufacturer | Manufacturer Part Number | Description | Color | Part Number |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SATS20257S05000208 | DT AEROLITE, φ 2.0 x 2.3mm, 14G STRAIGHT PULL T-HEAD, L: 257mm | STAINLESS BLACK | S204600092 |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SATS20252S05000208 | DT AEROLITE, φ 2.0 x 2.3mm, 14G STRAIGHT PULL T-HEAD, L: 252mm | STAINLESS BLACK | S174600014 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SATS20242S05000208 | DT AEROLITE, φ 2.0 x 2.3mm, 14G STRAIGHT PULL T-HEAD, L: 242mm | STAINLESS BLACK | S164600013 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SATS20248S05000208 | DT AEROLITE, φ 2.0 x 2.3mm, 14G STRAIGHT PULL T-HEAD, L: 248mm | STAINLESS BLACK | S204600091 |
RAPIDE C 38 | FRONT SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SCR020272S0500 | DT COMPETITION RACE, 273MM, J-BEND, 14G, 2.0X1.6MM | STAINLESS BLACK | S204600010 |
RAPIDE C 38 | FRONT SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SCR020262S0500 | DT COMPETITION RACE, 262MM, J-BEND, 14G, 2.0X1.6MM | STAINLESS BLACK | S204600006 |
RAPIDE C 38 | REAR SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SCR020262S0500 | DT COMPETITION RACE, 271MM, J-BEND, 14G, 2.0X1.6MM | STAINLESS BLACK | S224600012 |
RAPIDE C 38 | REAR SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | DT SWISS | SCR020262S0500 | DT COMPETITION RACE, 273MM, J-BEND, 14G, 2.0X1.6MM | STAINLESS BLACK | NEED PART # |
Lacing & Tension
Drive-side rear spokes and rotor-side front spokes should be at 1100-1200N of tension when the wheel is complete.
Model | Position | Pattern | Spoke Count |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | Radial | 6 |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | 2-Cross | 12 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | 2-Cross | 12 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | 2-Cross | 12 |
RAPIDE C 38 | FRONT SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | Radial | 12 |
RAPIDE C 38 | FRONT SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | 2-Cross | 12 |
RAPIDE C 38 | REAR SPOKE-DRIVE SIDE | 2-Cross | 12 |
RAPIDE C 38 | REAR SPOKE-NON DRIVE SIDE | 2-Cross | 12 |
Hubs
Model | Position | Description | Colorway | Part Number |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT HUB | AFD01-F-12-6, DT 240 BEARING, CENTER LOCK DISC MOUNT, 12mm ENDCAPS | BLK/LASER ETCH | S202800002 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR HUB | AFD04-R-240-8-16, DT 240 STD BEARING, CENTER LOCK DISC MOUNT, 142x12mm ENDCAPS,LIGHT WEIGHT DESIGN,NEW RATCHET EXP | BLK/LASER ETCH | S202800005 |
Freehubs
Rapide CLX wheels use the DT Swiss Ratchet EXP system with a 36T engagement ring.
S202100003 | FHB DT240 11SPD SHIMANO, STD BEARING, 142X12 ENDCAP,NEW RATCHET EXP,HWYABL00E8652S |
S202100007 | FHB DT240 XD-R, STD BEARING, 142X12 ENDCAP, NEW RATCHET EXP,HWYABL00E8650S |
Bearings
Standard steel bearings are used in the Rapide hubs.
Model | Position | Manufacturer | Size |
RAPIDE CLX | FRONT-BOTH SIDES | DT SWISS | 6802 |
RAPIDE CLX | REAR-BOTH SIDES | DT SWISS | 1526 |
Rapide Manuals & Documents
USER MANUAL: Roval Road and Mountain Wheelsets Owner's Manual
User Manual - DT Swiss Ratchet EXP
Additional information
Rapide FAQ
Q: Can Rapide wheels be converted to tubeless?
A: Rapide CLX wheels are not compatible with tubeless road tires. By making them tube-type specific we were able to create lighter and better complete wheels systems for performance road riders. To render these wheels tubeless would have required extra materials, and that extra mass would have outweighed the benefits of tubeless tires.
Q: May Rapide wheels be used with rim brakes?
A: No, Rapide wheels have been optimized for use with disc brakes only.
Q: Are there any weight limitations for Rapide wheels?
A: Roval wheelsets with carbon rims have a maximum structural weight limit of 275 pounds (125 kg) for 2020 and later models of Rapide CLX; other models have a structural weight limit of 240 pounds (109 kg).