{"product_id":"roval-rapide-clx-50-rear-rear-wheel-carbon-gloss-black-700c","title":"Roval rapide clx 50 rear rear wheel carbon\/gloss black 700c","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.top{margin-bottom:30px;}.top li{margin-left:5%;margin-right:5%;margin-top:10px;line-height:120%;list-style-position:outside;}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"top\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst came our CLX 64. Then the 32s. And after racking up multiple wins in Grand Tours, Worlds, and everything in between, we knew that our best bet was to take the line to new heights, or well, new depths. We needed to design one wheel that was a true quiver killer. One wheel that had all the aerodynamic benefits of the 64 in a package that climbed like the 32, and that’s where the all-new CLX 50 comes in.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhen we set out to create the CLX 50, we had clear goals in mind—create wheels that are 48 to 54mm deep, aerodynamically optimized, ultra-wide, and under 1400 grams. This meant that theyd have to borrow some weight savings techniques that we developed for the CLX 32, while taking some aero guidance from the CLX 64, if we were going to create what we like to call “the unicorn wheel.\"\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eEven though the CLX 50 is similar in weight to many wheels in the “lightweight” category, aerodynamics came at the forefront of the development. With this, we jumped headlong into Computational Fluid Dynamics computer modeling to arrive at various rim shapes that could make the CLX 50 as fast and light as possible. It took a while, but we narrowed the rim shape down to three contenders that were then CNC machined into rims, built into wheels, and put into the Win Tunnel.\u003c\/p\u003e  In the tunnel, we tested every wheel, ours and the competitions, with a 24C tire (measuring 26C), as tires can drastically affect testing. We chose a modern-width tire to design our rims around, because they not only allow for less tire pressure (which results in more comfort and less rolling resistance) but are also just as aerodynamically efficient when paired with the correct rim width.   \u003cp\u003eAfter finding the optimized rim shape that supported our svelte weight requirements, we opted to lace the rims, via 21 DT Swiss Aerolite spokes, to our Aero Flange (AF) hub with the legendary CeramicSpeed bearings and DT 240 hub internals. And when it was time for final testing validation, we were left with a 50mm-deep, 770-gram clincher wheelset thats not only ~200 grams lighter than the competition’s similar depth wheel, but is also measurably faster in every conceivable test than each wheel in its category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAssembly Method: Hand-built\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrake Track Height: 12mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraking Surface: Carbon Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtras: Roval padded wheelbag, Roval steel quick-release, Roval tubeless plugs and tubeless valve, SwissStop Black Prince brake pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNipple Type: DT Swiss Pro Lock hexagonal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Hub: Roval AF1, CeramicSpeed bearings, DT Swiss 240 internals, 11-speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim Depth: 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim Material: Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRim Width: 20.7mm internal, 29.4mm external\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoke Count: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoke Pattern: Radial\/Two-cross (2:1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpoke Type: DT Swiss Aerolite T-head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 770g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Specialized","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46449558323495,"sku":"30017-8202","price":699.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/6073\/8599\/products\/30017-8202_WHL_CLX-50-REAR_SATIN-CARBON-GLOSS-BLK.jpg?v=1693377166","url":"https:\/\/spiritedcyclist.com\/products\/roval-rapide-clx-50-rear-rear-wheel-carbon-gloss-black-700c","provider":"Spirited Cyclist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}