Specialized Roval Rapide C 38 Road Centerlock Disc Wheelset (Satin Carbon/Black)
30021-450
A race-ready carbon wheelset for riders who want genuine aero depth and all-round stiffness, without having to choose between tubeless readiness and a hub platform that's easy to service for years to come.
Overview
The Rapide C 38 is Roval's mid-depth carbon road wheelset, built around a 38mm-deep rim designed to balance aerodynamics with everyday handling - deep enough to feel the aero benefit on faster rides, shallow enough to stay composed in crosswinds and technical descents.
It pairs a 21mm internal-width tubeless-ready carbon rim with DT Swiss 370 Classic hubs running an 18-tooth ratchet freehub, laced 24-spoke front and rear with DT Swiss Competition Race J-bend spokes and brass nipples - a build chosen for durability as much as outright lightness. The wheelset ships tubeless-ready with rim tape and valves already installed, and uses a Centerlock rotor interface front and rear.
It's a wheelset that makes sense once you're ready to move past a stock alloy wheelset - for faster club rides, long weekend routes, or anyone chasing a genuine, verifiable aero and weight upgrade on an existing disc-brake road or endurance bike.
Why You'll Like It
38mm Depth, Real-World Balance
Deep enough for a noticeable aero gain on faster roads, shallow enough that crosswind handling doesn't become a trade-off you notice every ride.
Tubeless-Ready, Out of the Box
Rim tape and valves are already installed, so going tubeless is a tire-and-sealant job, not a full wheel-prep project.
DT Swiss 370 Hubs with an 18T Ratchet
A well-proven hub platform known for easy service and reliable engagement, rather than a wheelset-specific hub that's hard to find parts for later.
24-Spoke J-Bend Build
Standard J-bend spokes front and rear mean a local wheel-builder can true or replace a spoke without needing proprietary parts.
Broad Drivetrain Compatibility
Built around a 12x100mm front / 12x142mm rear thru-axle and an 11-speed Shimano HG freehub, so it drops into the large majority of current disc road and endurance bikes.
Lifetime Warranty
Backed by Specialized's lifetime warranty on the rim and hub, which is worth something on a wheelset you're likely to keep for years.
Who Is It For?
This wheelset suits riders upgrading a disc-brake road or endurance bike who want a genuine performance jump - faster club rides, long weekend routes, or the kind of century or gran fondo where a lighter, more aerodynamic wheel actually shows up in the numbers.
It also works well for someone who rides a mix of smooth and rougher tarmac, since the 24-spoke build and standard J-bend spokes mean a wheel that's easy to get serviced at a local shop if it ever needs truing - a real consideration on Indian roads where surface quality can change from one stretch to the next.
A second, distinct audience is anyone assembling a race or event-day wheelset to swap onto an existing bike - the 11-speed Shimano HG freehub and standard thru-axle spacing make it a straightforward drop-in on most current disc-equipped road bikes without needing a different cassette or adapter.
Good to Know
The wheelset ships tubeless-ready with rim tape and valves pre-installed - add sealant and your preferred tubeless tire to get rolling.
Use Centerlock-compatible rotors and lockrings front and rear for the simplest install.
The 11-speed Shimano HG freehub accepts cassettes built to the HG standard, so most existing 11-speed cassettes carry straight over.
Standard J-bend spoke construction means routine truing or a spoke replacement can be handled by any competent wheel-builder.
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 30021-4500
- Rim Material: Carbon
- Rim Depth (Front/Rear): 38mm / 38mm
- Internal Rim Width: 21mm
- Tubeless: Compatible, ships with rim tape and valves installed
- Spoke Count (Front/Rear): 24 / 24
- Spoke Type: DT Swiss Competition Race, J-Bend
- Nipple Type: DT Swiss Prolock Brass
- Hub: DT Swiss 370 Classic, Centerlock, 18T ratchet
- Freehub: 11-Speed Shimano HG
- Axle (Front/Rear): 12x100mm Thru Axle / 12x142mm Thru Axle
- Weight (Front/Rear): 714g / 886g
- Weight (Set): 1,600g (including tubeless rim tape)
- Weight Limit: 109kg (240lb)
- Wheel Size: 700c
- Warranty: Lifetime
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: China
- Imported By: Unique Innovations Sporting Lifestyles Pvt Ltd, Shop no 3 basement level, Darvesh Royale, 1, Perry Rd, opposite Kotak bank, Bandra West, Mumbai - 400050, Maharashtra, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Wheels