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The Roval-Control-SL wheels from Specialized are not only in the middle range in terms of price (2000 euros), but also in terms of weight (1282 grams) and wheel inertia and rely on tried and tested DT Swiss hubs. The freewheel and ceramic bearings of the 180 mm hub are used.
Thanks to the high lateral stiffness, even heavy riders should have no problems. On the other hand, the Roval wheels are not very good-natured and pass on impacts to the rider unfiltered. The stability of the rim during punctures is good, even under overload the rim tears predictably and does not break completely.
Technical data / manufacturer's specifications
- Price: 2000 Euro per set >> available here
- Brake mounts: 6-hole
- Freewheel: Sram XD
- Hubs: DT Swiss 180
- Area of application: XC
- Max. System weight: 125 kg
BIKE measured values
- Rim width inside/outside: 29.2 / 37.0 mm
- Weight f./h.: 592 / 690 g / 1282 g per set
- Inertia f./h.: 410 / 412 kg x cm²
- Stiffness f./h.: 60.3 / 48.3 N/m
- Impact test: Defect at level 7 (22 joules)
Valuation
- Weight rating (20 %): 1.5
- Inertia (20 %): 1.5
- Driving experience (20 %): 4.5
- Concentricity (10 %): 2.5
- Impact resistance (30 %): 2.5
