Is the Roval Rapide CLX II fast or fun?

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. You can order these wheels using links to stores I’ve vetted and recommend: When you do, In The Know Cycling may earn a commission that helps to cover our review and technology costs Roval Rapide CLX II ► Performance Bike: snp.link/3df4d9e9 ► Sigma Sports: tidd.ly/4bchHEK Roval Rapide CL II: ► Performance Bike: snp.link/826f5c10 ► Sigma Sports: tinyurl.com/mubny3kc Read more about products and topics mentioned in this video ► Roval Rapide CLX II – Race or Fun Mode?: intheknowcycling.com/roval-rapide-clx-ii/ ► The Best All Around Carbon Disc Wheelset: intheknowcycling.com/carbon-disc-wheelset/ ► The Best Tubeless Bike Tires: intheknowcycling.com/best-tubeless-tires/ Subscribe and get more cycling gear reviews:    / @intheknowcycling   Link to copy and share this video with a friend: 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? Audio: Silver Smile by Ryan James Carter Use In The Know Cycling’s tools for cycling enthusiasts ► See all of our gear and kit reviews: intheknowcycling.com/ ► Compare prices on 75,000 products from 15 top-ranked stores: intheknowcycling.com/shop/ ► Get the iPhone and Android apps: intheknowcycling.com/in-the-know-cycling-app/ ► Shop at the best online stores: intheknowcycling.com/online-bike-store-rankings/ ► Get In The Know Cycling exclusive deals: intheknowcycling.com/best-bike-deals/ ► Get notified by email when new reviews drop: bit.ly/3nxkk0f Follow us to see what we’re testing and doing before new reviews come out ► Instagram: www.instagram.com/itkcycling/ ► Threads: www.threads.net/@itkcycling ► Facebook: www.facebook.com/itkcycling/ ► Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/975505 Read our Disclosure In The Know Cycling is ad-free, subscription-free, and reader-supported. If you want to help keep it rolling without any added cost to you, buy your gear and kit after clicking the store links on the site and in the videos. When you do, we may earn an affiliate commission that will help me cover the expenses to create and publish our independent, comprehensive, and comparative reviews. Thank you, Steve.