The Roval Alpinist CLX II Wheelset is engineered for riders who demand the ultimate combination of low weight, responsive acceleration and confident handling. Developed through Roval’s most extensive testing programme ever, these carbon clincher wheels are built to excel on steep climbs, technical descents and rough road surfaces alike.
Designed as a complete performance system, every element of the Alpinist CLX II has been refined to maximise ride quality and efficiency. The lightweight carbon rims feature a hooked tubeless-ready design, allowing secure tyre retention and real-world pressures up to 110psi while maintaining compatibility with a wide range of tyre widths.
The result of over 50 rim iterations and hundreds of tests, the 33mm deep carbon rims deliver lightning-fast acceleration and outstanding cornering precision, reacting instantly to every increase in rider input. Combined with Specialized's tubeless tyre development, the wheelset provides exceptional comfort, control and rolling efficiency.
At the centre of the wheelset are Roval’s ultra-light LightAF hubs, reducing rotational weight while maintaining durability and stiffness. DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP internals and SINC ceramic bearings ensure smooth engagement, low friction and long-term reliability for race-ready performance.
Built to exceed industry testing standards and designed without compromise, the Alpinist CLX II delivers a ride experience focused entirely on speed, responsiveness and confidence.
Features:
- Ultra-light carbon construction: Designed for rapid acceleration and climbing efficiency
- Hooked tubeless-ready rims: Secure tyre retention with pressures up to 110psi
- System-engineered performance: Developed alongside Specialized tubeless tyres for optimal ride quality
- Roval LightAF hubs: Reduced rotational mass for faster response and improved efficiency
- DT Swiss Ratchet EXP internals: Reliable 36t engagement with smooth power transfer
- SINC ceramic bearings: Low-friction performance and exceptional durability
- Exceptional handling: Stable cornering and confident descending on rough roads
- Extensive testing programme: Exceeds industry impact and durability standards
Specification:
- Wheel type: Carbon clincher disc brake wheelset
- Rim material: Carbon
- Rim type: Tubeless-ready hooked clincher
- Wheel size: 700c
- Rim depth: 33mm
- External rim width: 27mm
- Internal rim width: 21mm
- Hub: Roval LightAF / Light Hub
- Hub standard: 100x12mm front / 142x12mm rear
- Rotor mount: Centre Lock
- Freehub: Shimano HG 11-speed
- Internals: DT Swiss 180 Ratchet EXP 36t
- Bearings: DT Swiss SINC ceramic bearings
- Nipples: DT Swiss Hex Prolock Alloy 2.0x14mm
- Wheelset weight: 1265g
- Front wheel weight: 571g
- Rear wheel weight: 694g
- System weight limit: 125kg