{"product_id":"roval-rapide-clx-iii","title":"Roval Rapide CLX III","description":"The Roval Rapide CLX III wheels are designed for maximum speed in road racing and riding. The wheelset features a deep-profile rim up front that cuts through air where it matters most, paired with a lower-profile rear rim and carbon spokes that save 215g for explosive acceleration and razor-sharp control.\n\nThese wheels incorporate FlatStop Bead Hooks that require 39% more force to flat, providing best-in-class protection against punctures. The combination of aerodynamic design and lightweight construction delivers unmatched speed across any course.\n\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"black\" data-align-h=\"left\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-content-max-width=\"427\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHow We Shifted the Aero Paradigm\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_Hero_01_desktop_45-19?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"How We Shifted the Aero Paradigm\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"deck-of-cards\" data-theme=\"black\" data-square-cards=\"false\" data-card-count=\"3\"\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fastest Just Got Lighter.\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eRoval Aero Composite Spokes by Arris help cut 215g for a 1,305g wheelset.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_DeckOfCards_01_Desktop_93-170?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"The Fastest Just Got Lighter.\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Speed of Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e51mm rim up front where 90% of the aero gains are, and a light 48mm rear for blistering acceleration.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_DeckOfCards_02_Desktop_93-170?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"The Speed of Control\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"card\" data-theme=\"dark\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e39% More Force to Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFlatStop bead hooks—widest on the market—disperse impact and need 39% more force to flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_DeckOfCards_03_Desktop_93-170?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"39% More Force to Flat\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"black\" data-align-h=\"left\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-content-max-width=\"500\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eEverything You Thought You Knew About Wheels Was Wrong\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eConventional wisdom says aero wheels always have a deeper rear, but why when 90% of aero gains come from the front? The Rapide CLX III flips the script with a 51mm front and 48mm rear for max aerodynamics, acceleration, handling, resulting in the fastest all-around race wheelset we’ve ever made. Win Tunnel tested and race proven with the fastest riders in the World Tour.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/CLX-3-ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_Hero_02_desktop_45-19?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"Everything You Thought You Knew About Wheels Was Wrong\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"white\" data-align-h=\"left\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-content-max-width=\"427\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eAll You Need to Know About Roval Rapide CLX III\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_Hero_03_desktop_45-19?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"All You Need to Know About Roval Rapide CLX III\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cdiv data-section-type=\"hero-banner\" data-theme=\"black\" data-align-h=\"left\" data-align-v=\"center\" data-text-align=\"left\" data-content-max-width=\"500\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003e39% More Force to Flat\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for ultimate performance, Roval wheels and Specialized tires are designed together to maximize aerodynamics, low weight, and puncture resistance. Pair the Roval Rapide CLX III with the RapidAir TLR tire and make flats an endangered species, thanks to the co-developed FlatStop rim bead, aerodynamic design, and strategic tread geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/assets.specialized.com\/i\/specialized\/ROAD-8786_2025_Roval_Rapide_CLXIII_Hero_04_desktop_45-19?fmt=auto\u0026amp;w=1200\u0026amp;q=80\" alt=\"39% More Force to Flat\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"5\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Specialized","offers":[{"title":"Gloss Carbon\/Gloss White \/ 700C Front","offer_id":52210106269991,"sku":"30026-6501","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gloss Carbon\/Gloss White \/ 700C Rear","offer_id":52210106302759,"sku":"30026-6502","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Satin Carbon\/Gloss Black \/ 700C Front","offer_id":52210106335527,"sku":"30026-6511","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin Carbon\/Gloss Black \/ 700C Rear","offer_id":52210106368295,"sku":"30026-6512","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/6073\/8599\/files\/803e1fe20911206a170d4e11a9d972923daed4d4-optimized-1200-676.webp?v=1790883067","url":"https:\/\/spiritedcyclist.com\/products\/roval-rapide-clx-iii","provider":"Spirited Cyclist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}