Roval Components
Roval is the premium wheel brand of Specialized Bicycles — built as a dedicated wheel division rather than a generic OEM supplier, allowing Specialized to develop wheels optimised specifically for their bikes and the riding conditions their customers face. Roval produce road, gravel, and mountain bike carbon wheels across a comprehensive range, from ultralight climbing wheels to deep aero road wheels and wide-internal-rim trail MTB options. What Is Roval and What Wheels Do They Make? The Roval Rapide CLX 64 is their flagship aero road wheel — a 64mm deep carbon clincher designed for maximum aerodynamic advantage on flat and rolling terrain, with a Freefly Spoke Optimisation System that virtually eliminates spoke head interference with airflow. The Alpinist CLX II is their ultralight climbing wheel — sub-1,200g per pair, designed specifically for mountain stages and ascent efficiency. The Traverse SL is their mountain bike wheel — a 30mm internal-width carbon rim built for trail and enduro riding with DT Swiss 350 hubs. Why Choose Roval Wheels? Roval benefit from Specialized's immense engineering resources and wind tunnel access — their aerodynamic wheels are genuinely scientifically optimised rather than shaped to look fast. Their climbing wheels are among the lightest available at their price point. And as Specialized's own brand, they integrate perfectly with Specialized bikes both aesthetically and in terms of clearance and geometry. For Specialized owners, Roval is the na