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Are Roval wheels any good?

Are Roval wheels any good?

The Roval Rapide CLX wheels offer an excellent aero-to-weight ratio. So, if you typically ride in undulating terrain and are looking for one wheelset that can do it all, you’ll love these. However, if you only ride on flat roads or mountain passes, you’ll be better off with specialist wheels for the respective terrain.

What hubs do Roval use?

Our Roval hub shell is stuffed with the NEW DT Swiss 370 LN hub internals. Sealed bearings, fast engaging freehub, trouble-free performance, and easy maintenance are at the core of the Traverse.

Are Roval cl50 Tubeless Ready?

Most road wheels, the Roval CL 50 Disc Tubeless Ready Clincher Wheelset included, have been designed in pursuit of the same goal. That is, to be as aerodynamically efficient, as stiff, and as lightweight as possible.

Are Roval wheels hooked?

It’s a hooked rim with the flexibility to run the tire, width, and pressure you want—up to 110psi/7.5bar. It’s a consistent and confidence-inspiring install and seating process, and it’s the confidence to know your wheels have almost double all certification standards at the lightest weight possible.

What is specialized 2Bliss ready?

Description. Our 2Bliss Ready Rim Strips create a secure barrier, from sealant to rim, in a clean, simple to install strip. Riders running 2Bliss can now change tires quicker and easier than with any other tubeless system.

What is a QR rear hub?

Thru Axles are a lot like skewers but they replace the axle. The frame/fork will have a hole for the axle, not a drop-out. It is common for a skewer to be referred to as a Quick Release or QR for short. For example, “100QR refers to a 100mm wide hub that uses a skewer, the skewer could be bolt-on or quick release.

Why aren’t the new Roval wheels tubeless ready?

Not tubeless According to Roval, the greater (compression) force put on a rim by a tubeless tyre requires extra material, “and that extra mass would have outweighed the benefits of tubeless tires”. As a result, Roval’s decision equates to lighter wheelsets.

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