The all-new Specialized Roval Rapide CL II 700c Carbon Wheel brings the Rapide CLX II’s speed, efficiency, incredible handling, and stability in any conditions to more riders. Built on the exact same rims as the Rapide CLX II to elevate all this performance with tubeless-done-right technology, the Rapide CL II makes that performance easier to catch at check-out and you almost impossible to catch on the open road.Deep-section front rims are affected adversely by crosswinds. This negatively impacts handling, in turn causing a rider to slow down. By utilizing the first modelling algorithm designed around riders’ real-world reaction times and validated by on-road testing, they developed a front rim that both reduces drag AND increases stability by 25% in sudden wind gusts compared to the previous 50mm rims ... More info
