VIDEO REVIEW: Specialized Roval Rapide Carbon Clincher Wheelset
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Need a high-performance wheel upgrade? Watch the review of the Specialized Roval Rapide Carbon Clincher wheelset which turned out to be an excellent all-around wheelset for both training and racing.
Equipped with Shimano 9-10 spd compatible cassette body. Replacement Campagnolo 10 spd; Shimano Dura-Ace and 9-10 spd compatible cassette bodies available separately
VIDEO REVIEW: Specialized Roval Rapide Carbon Clincher Wheelset
Need a high-performance wheel upgrade? Watch the review of the Specialized Roval Rapide Carbon Clincher wheelset which turned out to be an excellent all-around wheelset for both training and racing.
By Coach AJ
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Have you been in the sport a few years and are ready to break the piggy-bank on a bike upgrade? Are you looking to upgrade your wheelset?
Here is Coach AJ's review of his wheel upgrade to the Specialized Roval Rapide and how this wheelset performed.
The Product
Specialized Roval Rapide Carbon Clincher Wheelset
The Maker
Specialized
http://www.specialized.com/
The Price
$2500
The Rating
(4.5)
The Skinny
Overall a great wheelset if you are looking to upgrade.
Category
Score
Notes
Responsiveness
Very responsive power transfer.
Ride Quality
Very smooth. Soaks up a lot of the road vibration.
Braking
Better than most carbon rims.
Powermeter Use
Due to the unique star hub, you cannot put a Power Tap on the wheelset.
Overall
An excellent all-around training and racing wheelset.
Manufacturer Specifications
Video Review of the Specialized Roval Wheels (698 downloads)
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