Is the Roval Rapide CLX II a fast wheelset for racing or a fun wheelset for going fast? In this review, I’ll tell you why Roval forces this choice and how to break free of it.

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Roval Rapide CLX II
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Roval Rapide CL II:
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Skip to chapters in this video:
00:00 Is the Roval Rapide CLX II a fast or fun wheelset?
00:57 Do you need to optimize the setup to finish first or have the most fun?
01:54 What are the recommended and other tire options for the Roval Rapide CLX II?
04:36 How well do these wheels perform and compare on aero and other key measures?
07:13 Are the Rapide CLX Iis as stable in sidewinds as we’ve been led to believe?
08:48 How do these wheels perform setup with 28mm Continental Grand Prix 5000 S TR tires?
09:25 Consider a few other things before deciding on these wheels
11:22 How do the Rapide CLX II compare with all-around wheels from ENVE, Bontrager, Campy, and others?
12:16 How does the Rapide CL II stack up vs. the CLX?

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