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Take to the open road with the lightest, most durable, best-handling alloy wheel Roval has ever made - the Alpinist SLX. This is the pinnacle of alloy - a wheel so good it earned the Alpinist name.
Take to the open road with the lightest, most durable, best-handling alloy wheel Roval has ever made - the Alpinist SLX. This is the pinnacle of alloy - a wheel so good it earned the Alpinist name.
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Roval - Alpinist SLX Disc Alloy Road Wheel - Rear HG

£450.00
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Roval - Alpinist SLX Disc Alloy Road Wheel - Rear HG

Season:2023

Brand:Roval

Code:30023-3002

There’s no room for excess weight whether you’re chasing summits or looking for ride quality. For the climbers, the wheels are stiff enough for high-powered efforts and feature confident handling. The newly engineered shot peen treatment increases fatigue life and with proven DT Swiss 350 hubs and Sapim spokes, the overall weight has been reduced by 30 grams. Because every gram counts.

LIGHTWEIGHT X RIDE QUALITY:

As the first-ever alloy product to earn the Alpinist name, the Roval Alpinist SLX wheels weigh in at 1,485 grams* thanks to premium alloy and a thoughtful build. Confirming what we’ve all felt: lightweight wheels feel better to ride.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE:

There’s no room for excess weight whether you’re chasing summits or looking for ride quality. A Shallow rim depth amplified by tubeless compatibility means you’ll get sublime ride quality with the added efficiency, comfort, and flat protection of tubeless tires.

RELIABLE PERFORMANCE:

Featuring confident handling for high-powered efforts, the newly engineered shot peen treatment increases fatigue life, while the proven DT Swiss 350 hubs and Sapim spokes enhance overall durability and performance.

*1,485 grams production sample weight. Final weights may vary slightly.

Lightweight X Ride Quality
As the first-ever alloy product to earn the Alpinist name, the Roval Alpinist SLX wheels weigh in at just 1,485 grams thanks to premium alloy and a thoughtful build. Confirming what we’ve all felt: lightweight wheels feel better to ride.
Tubeless Compatible
There’s no room for excess weight whether you’re chasing summits or looking for ride quality. A Shallow rim depth amplified by tubeless compatibility means you’ll get sublime ride quality with the added efficiency, comfort, and flat protection of tubeless tires.
Reliable Performance
Featuring confident handling for high-powered efforts, the newly engineered shot peen treatment increases fatigue life, while the proven DT Swiss 350 hubs and Sapim spokes enhance overall durability and performance.
Technical Information
Rim:Alpinist Alloy, 6061 Alloy Shot-Pened, 700c, Disc Brake, Tubeless Compatible
Rim Details:24mm Depth, 23.5mm External Width, 20mm Internal Width
Hub:DT Swiss 350 Straighpull Center Lock, Star Ratchet 36t internals (10 degs), 100x12mm & 142x12mm, Shim. RD. 11SP HG freehub (Convertible freehub)
Bearings:DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings
Spokes:Sapim D-Light Straightpull, Two-cross (1:1) 24 count, DS: 291mm NDS: 295mm
Nipples:Sapim Secure Lock Double Square Alloy Blk, 2.0 x 18mm, 16cNm
Max Pressure:130psi
Weight:Wheelset 1,485g, Rear 791g (excluding 15g, tubeless rim tape and tubeless valve)
Assembly:Hand-built
Extras:Roval Tubeless Rim Tape and Tubeless Valve, Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit, Lifetime Warranty, System Weight Limit: 275lbs / 125kg
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