Head to head
Cadex 36 DiscvsRoval Alpinist CLX II
Both sections drawn to one scale, from each maker's published geometry. The differences you can see in the drawing are the differences that exist.
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Fig. — rim sections, one scale
Cadex 36 DiscRoval Alpinist CLX II
- Depth
- 3 mm apart
- 36 vs 33 mm
- External
- 3 mm apart
- 29 vs 26 mm
- Internal
- 1.3999999999999986 mm apart
- 22.4 vs 21 mm
- Claimed weight
- 9 g apart
- 1,274 vs 1,265 g
- UK RRP
- Level
- £2,400 vs £2,400
Rim depth
36 mm
33 mm
3 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
22.4 mm
21 mm
The wider rim is built around a wider tyre. Match this to the tyre you actually run, not to the bigger number.
External width
29 mm
26 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Cadex
36 Disc
RRP £2,400
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess
Roval
Alpinist CLX II
RRP £2,400
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess