Head to head
Roval Rapide CLX IIvsShimano Dura-Ace WH-R9270 C50
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
Roval Rapide CLX IIShimano Dura-Ace WH-R9270 C50
- Depth
- 10 mm apart
- 60 vs 50 mm
- External
- 7 mm apart
- 35 vs 28 mm
- Internal
- Identical
- 21 vs 21 mm
- Claimed weight
- 59 g apart
- 1,520 vs 1,461 g
- UK RRP
- £100 apart
- £2,500 vs £2,400
Rim depth
51 / 60 mm
50 mm
6 mm apart. Deeper is faster on the flat; shallower is calmer in crosswind and lighter uphill. Neither is simply better.
Internal width
21 mm
21 mm
Identical — both suit the same tyre widths.
External width
35 mm
28 mm
Governs how the rim and tyre meet the air, and frame clearance.
Roval
Rapide CLX II
RRP £2,500
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess
Shimano
Dura-Ace WH-R9270 C50
RRP £2,400
UCI mass-start road
Eligible — Eligible on the rules we assess