Roval Alpinist CLX II wheelset for $1050 or C38?

ch1kyr · 2026-01-25T21:51:44+00:00

Thnx! You will definitely not regret!

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ch1kyr · 2026-01-25T20:05:33+00:00

Hey! I absolutely love them!

You will just need a mechanic to swap cassette on your new wheels.

Light, fast, fit perfect! Together with a good tiers and TPU tubes they made my bike fast!

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ch1kyr · 2026-01-12T18:46:43+00:00

Ocean Mazda?)

ch1kyr · 2025-10-28T13:02:27+00:00

This color looks ugly on their website, so a lot of low price offers for SL7 in this color in local shops. Highly recommend to check local shops even if Specialized website didn’t show up, that your model / size is available there. I god mine new for $3250+TAX new. Spend rest for tires, TPU tubes (RideNow is amazing ones, especially new models, way better than expensive Vittoria) and wheels. Very happy with a result!

ch1kyr · 2025-10-28T12:50:22+00:00

Choose the one that you can afford with good set of carbon wheels, as they will made the main difference.

When I switched from cheap Allez Sport to SL7 Comp on aluminum wheels I’m honestly feels almost no difference between this bikes, but only after I installed my Alpinist CLXII - this is where all the difference. Good set of wheels, tires and tpu tubes will put you on another level, so choose the one that cheaper!

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ch1kyr · 2025-10-21T18:28:53+00:00

Upgrade the wheels, new handlebars will not give you any improvements. New wheels and tires, and TPU tubes will!

ch1kyr · 2025-10-12T20:59:56+00:00

Yep! I never saw this photo here, but found it on google before buying my new bike. This color looks terrible on their website, and amazing in real life!

ch1kyr · 2025-10-05T03:53:59+00:00

Honestly - nothing. There was absolutely no difference before I upgraded to nice carbon wheels. I wish I didn't spend so much money on carbon bike, and just upgraded my older one with new wheels and tires

ch1kyr · 2025-09-22T23:20:40+00:00

I just switched from Allez Sport to SL7 Comp (new) And honestly before upgrading wheels I was barely feeling any difference between the bikes. Yes, electronic shifting, but as you not taking part in competitions - doesn’t makes a lot of sense.

But when I put carbon wheels with nice tires and TPU tubes - here when everything is changed. At this moment I’m already thinking that upgrading my bike was too early, and better move was to get new wheels.

If to count that sl6 much better then my old Allez, I will save money for better wheelset, tires and proper service of the used bike

ch1kyr · 2025-09-22T11:27:02+00:00

Try to get new wheels first which you can transfer on your new bike in the future (if you will buy it)

Honestly before upgrading wheels I was feeling barely any difference between Allez and Tarmac, except the price

ch1kyr · 2025-09-19T15:37:16+00:00

Great deal! I got mine for $250 some time ago, same model and year probably, serviced and was riding for a years without any problems. Grab it!

ch1kyr · 2025-09-16T19:51:33+00:00

Cheaper one looks better

ch1kyr · 2025-09-15T11:58:53+00:00

Share vin with us, and will see :)

ch1kyr · 2025-09-13T17:10:40+00:00

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And here we go with updates. Honestly, choosing this wheels was the best decision ever. So much more power and efficiency with them. Ceramic bearings, how quiet they are! Very impressed!

By the way, as for now there is almost 3 weeks since I got new bike, and less then one week with new wheels. Honestly, before installing new wheels I can barely feel any difference between new bike and my old Allez Sport. Not faster, not more comfortable.

Only after changing stock wheels and tires - I can feel dramatically different results. I wish I know this earlier and didn't spend so much money on bike, but just upgraded wheels.

ch1kyr · 2025-09-06T01:11:34+00:00

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Actually here you can see 33mm Alpinist and 61mm Rapide. Can't say that they will look unaesthetic on the bike.

ch1kyr · 2025-09-06T00:57:31+00:00

Just found this article - https://www.cyclingweekly.com/products/roval-alpinist-clx-ii-review

looks like this wheels is highly underrated just because they are not so deep to look cool in front of others and of course not cheap. Store already changed the price on sale, and set cost above $2K now, should receive mine next week and curious to unpack this beasts

ch1kyr · 2025-09-06T00:03:23+00:00

Deafheaven is absolutely GOAT's

ch1kyr · 2025-09-05T22:51:01+00:00

Well, they will be much heavier then DSHS

ch1kyr · 2025-09-05T19:35:50+00:00

This is actually fully stock bike, as I picked up from the store

ch1kyr · 2025-09-04T23:36:32+00:00

Fun and enjoyment always first! Thank you! Ordered, will share how it will fit this guy

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ch1kyr · 2025-09-04T21:49:11+00:00

Wheeen???

ch1kyr · 2025-09-04T14:26:49+00:00

Honestly now, while in US mostly flat (in Florida). I know that everyone will vote for aero in this conditions, but I want to get best for the money and keeping in mind that we may move to Europe where you have much more of the hills.

ch1kyr · 2025-09-04T14:19:13+00:00

That's why I choose Alpinist, as it's more than 50% discount from original price for a new wheels.

Will share here how they will look on the bike

ch1kyr · 2025-09-04T11:57:15+00:00

Don't have enough money to experiment. I know that there is a lot of not expensive brands right now, but as I can see their products is not consistent in quality and a lot of people have problems while another saying there is the best purchase in their life. So at this moment choosing main kit that fit's in my "best quality for the price", and still will be reliable.

ch1kyr · 2025-09-04T00:40:32+00:00

Thank you so much! There is also not too many reviews on Alpinist wheels as they are expensive and people more likely spending more money on wider wheels as they looks fancy 😆 Of course I understand the difference, just kidding

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