Roval

The lightest bike seat we’ve ever had in for review: Slovenian brand Berk’s feathery 100g saddle, plus more from Roval, Topeak, Fulcrum and Panda Optics

This week's products on test include Panda Optics sunnies, a featherlight saddle from Berk, an all-in-one toolkit from Topeak and two sets of carbon hoops from Roval and Fulcrum

Mon, Sep 01, 2025 15:50
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Roval releases “the fastest road race wheels in the world”

Specialized-owned wheel brand introduces new Rapide CLX Sprint, Rapide CLX III, and Rapide CL III models, deeper at the front than at the rear for aero gains while saving weight

Thu, Jun 26, 2025 16:00
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New Roval Control World Cup wheels claim a sub-1kg weight

Specialized wheel engineers did a lot of homework to create the brand's astonishingly light new Roval Control World Cup wheelset.

Thu, Mar 06, 2025 17:00
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Roval says new Rapide CLX II Team is “the fastest race wheelset in the world”

Wheels used by Evenepoel and Vollering are finally released; Specialized-owned brand has shaved 130g off its existing Rapide CLX II wheels, retaining hooked rims because “hookless wheels can’t perform under our demanding high-pressure testing”

Thu, Jun 06, 2024 16:00
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SPOTTED: Remco Evenepoel’s custom S Works Tarmac SL8 rolling on unreleased Roval wheels

Chrome paint and new Roval road wheels for Tour de France favourite at Criterium Du Dauphine

Thu, May 30, 2024 09:58
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Roval Alpinist SLX Disc wheelset

Very good alloy wheelset that proves you don't need carbon for high performance

£760.00
Sun, Feb 04, 2024 15:45
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Hunt’s new SUB50 Limitless Aero Disc wheels offer “aero superiority and class-beating performance to weight”

With hookless rims, carbon spokes and a new ratchet hub, this is “the ultimate all-around mid-depth wheel system for riders unwilling to compromise”, says the UK brand

Thu, Feb 01, 2024 15:00
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Why are modern bike wheels so wide, and should I buy direct from China? Your wheel tech questions answered

Are carbon spokes better, is hookless (still) the future and can you use carbon wheels through winter? Jamie's here to debunk and debrief all your most pressing wheel queries

Sat, Nov 11, 2023 15:00
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Roval updates Traverse wheelsets with increased durability

The brand also introduces the **it Happens' No Fault Crash Replacement policy

Thu, Jul 20, 2023 16:00
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Julian Alaphilippe’s Specialized Tarmac SL7 has alloy bars, a normal saddle and short stem — does he know something other Tour de France riders don’t?

The French puncheur's bike has some really unique touches and features. Should you consider them for your bike set-up?

Tue, Jul 11, 2023 14:19
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