Specialized Roval CL 50 Disc Brake Wheelset (Carbon/Black) (Centerlock) (Tubeless)

After designing the CLX 50s, Roval realized that an affordable, race-worthy carbon wheelset was nowhere to be found—until the CL 50 Disc was developed, that is. Roval paired their quiver-killing CLX 50 Disc rim with DT Swiss Competition round spokes, Aero Flange Disc hubs with DT Swiss 350 internals, and steel bearings to deliver you an exceptional wheelset at a more than accessible price.

Why disc you ask? With disc-specific rims, you not only ditch the brake track, but you get a stronger, more impact-resistant rim. This comes at the hands of a disc-specific carbon layup that optimizes stiffness and keeps weight as close to its rim-brake brethren as possible. And all the while, you get incredible brake modulation and power in all conditions.

Sharing rims with the CLX 50s, the CL 50s feature many of the benefits as their higher-end siblings. Even though the CL 50 is similar in weight to many wheels in the “lightweight” category, aerodynamics came at the forefront of the development. With this, Roval jumped headlong into Computational Fluid Dynamics computer modeling to arrive at various rim shapes that could make the CL 50 as fast and light as possible. Roval narrowed the rim shape down to three contenders that were then CNC machined into rims, built into wheels, and put into the Win Tunnel.

In the tunnel, Roval tested every wheel with a 24C tire (measuring 26C), as tires can drastically affect testing. They chose a modern-width tire to design these rims around because they not only allow for less tire pressure (which results in more comfort and less rolling resistance) but are also just as aerodynamically efficient when paired with the correct rim width. The result? A 50mm-deep, 1515-gram clincher wheelset that's race-ready and wallet-friendly.

Specifications:
Wheel Size: 700c
ISO Diameter (ETRTO): 622
Position: Set
Tire Type: Tubeless (Clincher)
Brake Type: Disc Brake (Centerlock)
Hub: Roval AFD1 (Front) AFD2, DT Swiss 350 Internals (Rear)
Axle Type: Quick Release or Thru Axle
Hub Spacing: QR/12 x 100/142mm
Drive Type (Rear Hub): Shimano 11 Speed
Rim: 50mm Depth, Disc Brake Only
Rim Width: 20.7mm (Inner), 29.4mm (Outer)
Valve: Presta
Spoke Count: 21H (Front), 24H (Rear)
Spoke Type: T-Head (DT Swiss Competition Race)
Material: Carbon
Color: Black
Weight: 1515g (Set)

Includes:

• Roval steel quick releases
• Roval tubeless plugs
• Tubeless valves
• Quick release endcaps 
• 12mm thru axle endcaps

This product was added to our catalog on July 7, 2021