Roval Control SL Team Limited 29-inch Wheelset
Details
1,240 grams is obscenely lightweight when it comes to mountain bike wheelsets—the kind of weight that XC racers dream about—but light weight alone is no longer enough on today’s aggressive XC tracks. So, we sweated all the details and engineered the new Control SL Team LTD wheels to be sharp handling, smooth-riding, extra durable, and less prone to pinch flats. Oh yeah, they’re also some of the lightest production wheels on the planet.
We didn’t pull any punches creating the Control SL Team LTD. Built around the lightest hubs Roval has ever made, its completely new rim design with a 29mm internal width provides a better tire profile for improved traction and ride quality. An all-new bead-hook design with wider hooks results in a flat profile that not only offers greater impact strength by distributing impact force over a larger area but also increases the impact force needed to pinch flat by 22 percent. Finally, offset spokes and an asymmetric rim profile paired with two-cross lacing not only provides a better bracing angle for increased lateral stiffness but allows for the use of a single spoke length across the entire wheelset.
The end result is a featherweight XC race wheel that excels everywhere from the racecourse to the backcountry. Incredibly low weight matched with above-category toughness and durability, razor-sharp handling, and exceptional ride quality brings out the very best in modern mountain bike performance. Available in very limited numbers, the Control SL Team LTD is meticulously hand-built and finished with a special graphic treatment.
- Rim Type: Carbon clincher, 2Bliss Ready, Zero Bead Hook 4mm FlatTop design. Cobalt Blue Metallic graphic under clear coat.
- Rim Width: 29mm internal
- Roval Engineered Control SL hubshells have a single spoke length for each wheelset.
- Bearing Type: SiNC Ceramic Sealed cartridge
- Assembly Method: Hand-built
- Every wheel includes custom anodized tubeless valve stems and individual spoke hole plugs to make tubeless set-up easier.
- Total Wheelset Weight: 1240g
Going tubeless allows you to run lower tire pressures without the added weight of a tube. Lower tire pressure has many benefits, including greater traction, lower rolling resistance over rough surfaces, and decreased risk of a puncture-related flat.
Tubeless-ready rims and tires are parts of a complete system that eliminate the need for tubes by creating an airtight chamber between the rim and tire. Liquid sealant is added to the chamber to fill small punctures and maintain air pressure while you ride.
UST (Universal Standard for Tubeless) is a specific type of tubeless system that dictates the shape of the rim and tire beads. UST rims should be paired with UST-specific tires for best results.
Specs
| Rim | Hookless carbon fiber clincher, 2Bliss ready |
|---|---|
| Brake Compatibility | Disc brake, 6-bolt |
| Axle |
Front: 110 x 15mm Rear: 148 x 12mm |
| Hub |
Front: CNC Machined alloy body, 15mmx110 thru-axle, 19 and 31mm OD end cap options included Rear: CNC-machined alloy body, SiNC Ceramic Bearings, premium DT 180 internals and 54t quick engagement ratchet system cassette, includes SRAM XX1 11-speed freehub and 148 end caps |
| Spokes | Straight-Pull T-Head DT Swiss Competition Race |
| Spoke Count | 24/24 |
| Nipples | DT Swiss ProLock Hexagonal Alloy 14mm 2.0mm |
| Lacing | 2-cross |
| Inner Rim Width | 29mm |
| Valve Type | Presta |
| Extras | Custom anodized tubeless valve stems and individual spoke hole plugs |
* Subject to change without notice.
Part Numbers
| Option | UPC | MPN |
|---|---|---|
| Satin Carbon/Metallic Blue / 110 x 15mm / 148 x 12mm / 29-inch | 888818665037 | 30121-2600 |
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