{"id":1848550,"date":"2026-03-26T16:14:37","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:14:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848550"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T13:14:37","slug":"behold-the-chopped-aero-speed-shape-rovals-new-gravel-wheels-are-certainly-a-departure-from-the-norm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1848550","title":{"rendered":"Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-1201-80.png&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nCycling Tech &amp; Components\n<\/li>\n<li>\nWheels &amp; Tyres\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:14:37Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n26 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Roval has added two new gravel wheelsets to its lineup today, and one is exceptionally light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation\" class=\"hidden\">\n<p class=\"sm:text-xl text-base font-bold text-black mb-3 p-0\">You are now subscribed<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-4 text-sm sm:text-base\">Your newsletter sign-up was successful<\/p>\n<div id=\"newsletter-modal-confirmation__userlogin\" class=\"hidden\">\n<hr class=\"my-5 h-px bg-gray-300 border-0\">\n<div class=\"items-start flex flex-col h-full justify-between\">\n<div class=\"flcw-text pb-5 pt-2 leading-[1.3]\"> An account already exists for this email address, please log in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"font-ui-heading max-sm:hidden tooltip absolute left-1\/2 bg-gray-900 text-white text-xs leading-none px-3 py-1.5 rounded-md z-[10001] whitespace-nowrap\" id=\"tooltip-subscribe-to-our-newsletter\" role=\"tooltip\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\nSubscribe to our newsletter\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"ba058c48-6670-47a0-bf6c-93356568587e\">Specialized has upgraded it&#8217;s gravel specific wheel range today with the launch of two new additions to the Terra wheel family.<\/p>\n<p>The new Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III wheelsets are &#8216;the fastest gravel wheel family ever built&#8217;. This update somewhat mirrors the overhaul of the Rapide road range, which came in late June last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ba058c48-6670-47a0-bf6c-93356568587e-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first of this new pair of wheels is the Terra Aero CLX, a new addition for the Terra range and a wheelset that the brand says prioritises gravel-specific aerodynamic performance and speed. The Terra Aero is going to be the showstopper on gravel race bikes in the future, in part thanks to its distinctive, wide, squared-off front rim profile, which we get into below.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uENbEqgAvmZ3MfsdpJChSK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uENbEqgAvmZ3MfsdpJChSK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best gravel wheelsets 2026: The best wheels for off-road adventures and racing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">New Factor gravel bike spotted in the wild, and it looks to have what the current Ostro Gravel dearly needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Terra CLX III is a lighter (very light in fact, but we&#8217;ll get to that) and shallower wheelset that features similar rim width specs and tech to the Terra Aero, but is geared towards climbers and blending low weight with comfort and capability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The storyline involving high-end gravel racing only getting faster and more competitive has influenced the design of these wheels. Roval says &#8216;gravel racing now demands the same level of aero discipline historically reserved for WorldTour races&#8217;. It seems this is another development in the ongoing quest for off-road speed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8cd83632-39d5-44b8-a1c5-5a94b1906d5d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Roval)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-terra-aero-clx-3\">The Terra Aero CLX<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-pFrA7xlpx6yHgRldVUQbHh2GbxuGf8HN\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-pFrA7xlpx6yHgRldVUQbHh2GbxuGf8HN slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"114b92f2-524c-4634-bffa-4cd5a8e7548d\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Terra Aero CLX Specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Rim depth:<\/strong> F &#8211; 50mm \/ R &#8211; 45mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1340 grams <br \/><strong>External width:<\/strong> 38.5mm<br \/><strong>Internal width:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Price: TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"f002d30a-0e61-406a-b5cb-1ff73db5e5bf\">The carbon fibre Terra Aero CLX wheels come with an aero claim from Roval: The wheels are claimed to be 5.84 watts faster than the Terra CLX wheels with a 45mm Tracer gravel tyre at 40kph, and it reads like the wheels have been optimised around the Specialized Tracer gravel tyres in general.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t have in-depth data or testing info to support this claim, but Roval has talked about its design and testing procedure at some length.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The front wheel rim is 50mm deep and the rear 45mm. They are designed for 35-60mm tyres and feature a hooked rim with bead hook widths of 5.38mm to help minimise pinch punctures.<\/p>\n<p>Roval has also added carbon-bladed spokes by Arris, which it claims save 0.3-0.5 watts, the same as those found on the latest Rapide wheelsets, which save a claimed 96.6 grams. Despite the carbon spokes, there&#8217;s a claimed 21.52% reduction in lateral stiffness for improved control in the rough stuff.<\/p>\n<p>We have the topline dimensions and stats, but the shape of the Terra Aero is the key talking point, it&#8217;s flat front rim shape is going to draw attention.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best road bike wheels 2026: Aero options tested for a faster ride<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Aero CLX uses a flat &#8216;truncated aerofoil&#8217; rim shape; in essence, the part of the rim closest to the wheel&#8217;s hub is flat and squared off. Roval is calling this a &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; and says it tests like a 70mm front wheel, which I assume means it tests like a faster wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Roval chose from over 300 digital rim shapes and used gravel-specific &#8216;whole system&#8217; CFD testing that included the wheel and tyre in a Specialized Crux frame, plus wind tunnel testing to arrive at the final product.<\/p>\n<p>The brand says the rim and Tracer gravel tyres work in tandem to smooth the airflow coming off the taller gravel tyre and make it fast. It doesn&#8217;t mention the wheel&#8217;s performance with any other gravel tyres, and tyre selection is a key choice for gravel racers.<\/p>\n<p>We assume performance drops slightly with a different tyre or size, but it seems safe to say this is at least another competitor to the race-focused Zipp 303 XPLR SW rims, which use the fast and wide theory as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-terra-clx-iii-3\">The Terra CLX III<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-078ym2W5iyO2G8lhAcYybt42z8Ufve3t\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-078ym2W5iyO2G8lhAcYybt42z8Ufve3t slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"4e11fdc9-2bd0-44ca-97f0-da1c1c276f23\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Terra CLX III Specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Rim depth:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1079 grams<br \/><strong>External width:<\/strong> 38.mm<br \/><strong>Internal width:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Price: TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"5c800ac3-e782-4791-a3c2-57c91e4d2f4c\">The new Terra Speed CLX III wheels weigh in at a claimed 1079 grams including valves and tape, which really is pretty impressive, and is a saving of at least a couple of hundred grams over the CLX II models. Roval says these wheels are for a blend of low weight and off-road comfort.<\/p>\n<p>They feature a 27mm rim depth, and the same internal width as the Aero CLX, but they are 0.5mm narrower externally at 38mm.<\/p>\n<p>These numbers make them shallower, yet wider internally and externally than the outgoing CLX II version. They have also received the carbon spoke treatment, which drops weight and boosts aero by a small amount.<\/p>\n<p>Roval claims a 21.52% improvement in lateral compliance for comfort in harsh terrain, and the hooked bead is 4.86 mm wide.<\/p>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t any aero claims to pair with the Terra CLXIII&#8217;s, but Roval claims it chose from 200 rim shapes through &#8216;multi-factor modelling&#8217; to arrive at the new shape.<\/p>\n<p>Gravel race equipment is evolving all the time, and we will see these wheels, in particular the Terra Aero, in use at the Traka and Unbound Gravel in just a few short months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. 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Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best gravel wheelsets 2026: The best wheels for off-road adventures and racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New Factor gravel bike spotted in the wild, and it looks to have what the current Ostro Gravel dearly needed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best road bike wheels 2026: Aero options tested for a faster ride<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Hunt Spring Sale drops huge discounts of up to 40% on some of our favourite road and gravel wheelsets just in time for summer<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Enve wheels are too deep for the new UCI rules, so how did he get away with using them at Strade Bianche?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">We thought wider gravel tyres were always faster, but it&#8217;s not as simple as that: New aero and rolling resistance lab tests combined<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Olympic committee moves to require genetic testing for all female competitors ahead of Los Angeles Games<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A reckless act&#8217; 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Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nTom Wieckowski <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-26T16:14:37Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n26 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">Roval has added two new gravel wheelsets to its lineup today, and one is exceptionally light.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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This update somewhat mirrors the overhaul of the Rapide road range, which came in late June last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ba058c48-6670-47a0-bf6c-93356568587e-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first of this new pair of wheels is the Terra Aero CLX, a new addition for the Terra range and a wheelset that the brand says prioritises gravel-specific aerodynamic performance and speed. The Terra Aero is going to be the showstopper on gravel race bikes in the future, in part thanks to its distinctive, wide, squared-off front rim profile, which we get into below.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uENbEqgAvmZ3MfsdpJChSK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uENbEqgAvmZ3MfsdpJChSK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best gravel wheelsets 2026: The best wheels for off-road adventures and racing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">New Factor gravel bike spotted in the wild, and it looks to have what the current Ostro Gravel dearly needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Terra CLX III is a lighter (very light in fact, but we&#8217;ll get to that) and shallower wheelset that features similar rim width specs and tech to the Terra Aero, but is geared towards climbers and blending low weight with comfort and capability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The storyline involving high-end gravel racing only getting faster and more competitive has influenced the design of these wheels. Roval says &#8216;gravel racing now demands the same level of aero discipline historically reserved for WorldTour races&#8217;. It seems this is another development in the ongoing quest for off-road speed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8cd83632-39d5-44b8-a1c5-5a94b1906d5d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Roval)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-terra-aero-clx-3\">The Terra Aero CLX<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-pFrA7xlpx6yHgRldVUQbHh2GbxuGf8HN\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-pFrA7xlpx6yHgRldVUQbHh2GbxuGf8HN slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"114b92f2-524c-4634-bffa-4cd5a8e7548d\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Terra Aero CLX Specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Rim depth:<\/strong> F &#8211; 50mm \/ R &#8211; 45mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1340 grams <br \/><strong>External width:<\/strong> 38.5mm<br \/><strong>Internal width:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Price: TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"f002d30a-0e61-406a-b5cb-1ff73db5e5bf\">The carbon fibre Terra Aero CLX wheels come with an aero claim from Roval: The wheels are claimed to be 5.84 watts faster than the Terra CLX wheels with a 45mm Tracer gravel tyre at 40kph, and it reads like the wheels have been optimised around the Specialized Tracer gravel tyres in general.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t have in-depth data or testing info to support this claim, but Roval has talked about its design and testing procedure at some length.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The front wheel rim is 50mm deep and the rear 45mm. They are designed for 35-60mm tyres and feature a hooked rim with bead hook widths of 5.38mm to help minimise pinch punctures.<\/p>\n<p>Roval has also added carbon-bladed spokes by Arris, which it claims save 0.3-0.5 watts, the same as those found on the latest Rapide wheelsets, which save a claimed 96.6 grams. Despite the carbon spokes, there&#8217;s a claimed 21.52% reduction in lateral stiffness for improved control in the rough stuff.<\/p>\n<p>We have the topline dimensions and stats, but the shape of the Terra Aero is the key talking point, it&#8217;s flat front rim shape is going to draw attention.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best road bike wheels 2026: Aero options tested for a faster ride<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Aero CLX uses a flat &#8216;truncated aerofoil&#8217; rim shape; in essence, the part of the rim closest to the wheel&#8217;s hub is flat and squared off. Roval is calling this a &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; and says it tests like a 70mm front wheel, which I assume means it tests like a faster wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Roval chose from over 300 digital rim shapes and used gravel-specific &#8216;whole system&#8217; CFD testing that included the wheel and tyre in a Specialized Crux frame, plus wind tunnel testing to arrive at the final product.<\/p>\n<p>The brand says the rim and Tracer gravel tyres work in tandem to smooth the airflow coming off the taller gravel tyre and make it fast. It doesn&#8217;t mention the wheel&#8217;s performance with any other gravel tyres, and tyre selection is a key choice for gravel racers.<\/p>\n<p>We assume performance drops slightly with a different tyre or size, but it seems safe to say this is at least another competitor to the race-focused Zipp 303 XPLR SW rims, which use the fast and wide theory as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-terra-clx-iii-3\">The Terra CLX III<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-078ym2W5iyO2G8lhAcYybt42z8Ufve3t\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-078ym2W5iyO2G8lhAcYybt42z8Ufve3t slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"4e11fdc9-2bd0-44ca-97f0-da1c1c276f23\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Terra CLX III Specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Rim depth:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1079 grams<br \/><strong>External width:<\/strong> 38.mm<br \/><strong>Internal width:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Price: TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"5c800ac3-e782-4791-a3c2-57c91e4d2f4c\">The new Terra Speed CLX III wheels weigh in at a claimed 1079 grams including valves and tape, which really is pretty impressive, and is a saving of at least a couple of hundred grams over the CLX II models. Roval says these wheels are for a blend of low weight and off-road comfort.<\/p>\n<p>They feature a 27mm rim depth, and the same internal width as the Aero CLX, but they are 0.5mm narrower externally at 38mm.<\/p>\n<p>These numbers make them shallower, yet wider internally and externally than the outgoing CLX II version. They have also received the carbon spoke treatment, which drops weight and boosts aero by a small amount.<\/p>\n<p>Roval claims a 21.52% improvement in lateral compliance for comfort in harsh terrain, and the hooked bead is 4.86 mm wide.<\/p>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t any aero claims to pair with the Terra CLXIII&#8217;s, but Roval claims it chose from 200 rim shapes through &#8216;multi-factor modelling&#8217; to arrive at the new shape.<\/p>\n<p>Gravel race equipment is evolving all the time, and we will see these wheels, in particular the Terra Aero, in use at the Traka and Unbound Gravel in just a few short months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block\" id=\"articleTag\" data-component-name=\"PostArticleLinks\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"post-article-links\">\n<div class=\"border-b border-b-black border-solid py-2.5 text-black font-bold uppercase\">TOPICS<\/div>\n<nav class=\"py-2.5 flex gap-2.5 flex-wrap\" data-analytics-id=\"article-tag\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-tag\">\n<p>Tech<\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"slice-container-authorBio-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY\" class=\"slice-container slice-author-bio authorBio-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY slice-container-authorBio\">\n<div class=\"author author__default-layout author--separator author--collapsible\" data-hydrate=\"true\">\n<div class=\"author__header\">\n<div class=\"author__avatar-block\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"author__avatar image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE-140-80.jpg.webp 140w\" sizes=\"99vw\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bSWChr43p3UDAcHy2LdQNE.jpg\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__heading\">\n<div class=\"author__name\">Tom Wieckowski<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__social\">\n<nav class=\"button-social-group author__social-buttons\" aria-labelledby=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">\n<div id=\"button-social-group- author__social-buttons\">Social Links Navigation<\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__role\">Tech writer<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"author__bio-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"author__biography\">\n<p>Tom joined the Cyclingnews team in late 2022 as a tech writer. 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Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best gravel wheelsets 2026: The best wheels for off-road adventures and racing<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Gravel Bikes<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New Factor gravel bike spotted in the wild, and it looks to have what the current Ostro Gravel dearly needed<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best road bike wheels 2026: Aero options tested for a faster ride<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Cycling Tech &amp; Components<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MRdcveigHcbEeei3uw5URg-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Vision Metron RS CS Silver ED: Exclusive excellence<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/t2MyR26TAkxEWWtxGykfUB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Pirelli boasts new aerodynamic trick with its new P-Zero SL-R race tyre<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v47Gx7qEYJFZwr9LWENh7g-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The Hunt Spring Sale drops huge discounts of up to 40% on some of our favourite road and gravel wheelsets just in time for summer<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qxvrZafZvA8FvqdRaBhTCV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217;s Enve wheels are too deep for the new UCI rules, so how did he get away with using them at Strade Bianche?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JesKwjETMcECAuRQNmLZC4-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Wheels &amp; Tyres<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">We thought wider gravel tyres were always faster, but it&#8217;s not as simple as that: New aero and rolling resistance lab tests combined<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/juhPgDrb5AnxkqfkWCpLyV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Olympic committee moves to require genetic testing for all female competitors ahead of Los Angeles Games<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/yi8d4g7dBxji9JiaiKVWmS-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;A reckless act&#8217; 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This update somewhat mirrors the overhaul of the Rapide road range, which came in late June last year.<\/p>\n<p id=\"ba058c48-6670-47a0-bf6c-93356568587e-2\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The first of this new pair of wheels is the Terra Aero CLX, a new addition for the Terra range and a wheelset that the brand says prioritises gravel-specific aerodynamic performance and speed. The Terra Aero is going to be the showstopper on gravel race bikes in the future, in part thanks to its distinctive, wide, squared-off front rim profile, which we get into below.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"article-continues-below block py-2 text-sm\">Article continues below <\/span><\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uENbEqgAvmZ3MfsdpJChSK-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/uENbEqgAvmZ3MfsdpJChSK-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best gravel wheelsets 2026: The best wheels for off-road adventures and racing<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ad8xSNwjkm6JdPqgDJmTFc-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">New Factor gravel bike spotted in the wild, and it looks to have what the current Ostro Gravel dearly needed<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qmDJsDuK9F9x9mQ2MBh8kU-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Continental&#8217;s new Terra Competition gravel tyre looks to offer true mixed surface performance and an aero advantage too<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The Terra CLX III is a lighter (very light in fact, but we&#8217;ll get to that) and shallower wheelset that features similar rim width specs and tech to the Terra Aero, but is geared towards climbers and blending low weight with comfort and capability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">The storyline involving high-end gravel racing only getting faster and more competitive has influenced the design of these wheels. Roval says &#8216;gravel racing now demands the same level of aero discipline historically reserved for WorldTour races&#8217;. It seems this is another development in the ongoing quest for off-road speed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"8cd83632-39d5-44b8-a1c5-5a94b1906d5d\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xFw9zsLyjF4KgxqfrGmnx6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Roval)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 id=\"the-terra-aero-clx-3\">The Terra Aero CLX<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-pFrA7xlpx6yHgRldVUQbHh2GbxuGf8HN\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-pFrA7xlpx6yHgRldVUQbHh2GbxuGf8HN slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 3<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Ma7gzg8ZPAchJcG8qAKp96-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 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40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KCrJB8pkxWoqzEuMsxJp46.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"114b92f2-524c-4634-bffa-4cd5a8e7548d\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Terra Aero CLX Specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Rim depth:<\/strong> F &#8211; 50mm \/ R &#8211; 45mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1340 grams <br \/><strong>External width:<\/strong> 38.5mm<br \/><strong>Internal width:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Price: TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"f002d30a-0e61-406a-b5cb-1ff73db5e5bf\">The carbon fibre Terra Aero CLX wheels come with an aero claim from Roval: The wheels are claimed to be 5.84 watts faster than the Terra CLX wheels with a 45mm Tracer gravel tyre at 40kph, and it reads like the wheels have been optimised around the Specialized Tracer gravel tyres in general.<\/p>\n<p>We don&#8217;t have in-depth data or testing info to support this claim, but Roval has talked about its design and testing procedure at some length.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The front wheel rim is 50mm deep and the rear 45mm. They are designed for 35-60mm tyres and feature a hooked rim with bead hook widths of 5.38mm to help minimise pinch punctures.<\/p>\n<p>Roval has also added carbon-bladed spokes by Arris, which it claims save 0.3-0.5 watts, the same as those found on the latest Rapide wheelsets, which save a claimed 96.6 grams. Despite the carbon spokes, there&#8217;s a claimed 21.52% reduction in lateral stiffness for improved control in the rough stuff.<\/p>\n<p>We have the topline dimensions and stats, but the shape of the Terra Aero is the key talking point, it&#8217;s flat front rim shape is going to draw attention.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pb-0 pt-2 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[''] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[''] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 !text-base uppercase sm:text-sm font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CuYuafke72rpUKKWwoZw8X-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best road bike wheels 2026: Aero options tested for a faster ride<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mikForwhSjoECGciZiavj3-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">32-inch gravel wheels, aero tyres and more: Six tech highlights from the Cycling World Europe show<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/TstC9yKw6aDwMTA7CYZ5ab-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">Best triathlon wheels: Top TT wheelsets for your road bike or time trial bike<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The Aero CLX uses a flat &#8216;truncated aerofoil&#8217; rim shape; in essence, the part of the rim closest to the wheel&#8217;s hub is flat and squared off. Roval is calling this a &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; and says it tests like a 70mm front wheel, which I assume means it tests like a faster wheel.<\/p>\n<p>Roval chose from over 300 digital rim shapes and used gravel-specific &#8216;whole system&#8217; CFD testing that included the wheel and tyre in a Specialized Crux frame, plus wind tunnel testing to arrive at the final product.<\/p>\n<p>The brand says the rim and Tracer gravel tyres work in tandem to smooth the airflow coming off the taller gravel tyre and make it fast. It doesn&#8217;t mention the wheel&#8217;s performance with any other gravel tyres, and tyre selection is a key choice for gravel racers.<\/p>\n<p>We assume performance drops slightly with a different tyre or size, but it seems safe to say this is at least another competitor to the race-focused Zipp 303 XPLR SW rims, which use the fast and wide theory as well.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-terra-clx-iii-3\">The Terra CLX III<\/h2>\n<div id=\"slice-container-imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-078ym2W5iyO2G8lhAcYybt42z8Ufve3t\" class=\"slice-container imageGallery-wrapper imageGallery-nJnUsxD8TxPaHWT8unXtAY-078ym2W5iyO2G8lhAcYybt42z8Ufve3t slice-container-imageGallery\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"inline-gallery first-slide-only\">\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__count\">Image 1 of 2<\/div>\n<div class=\"inline-gallery__items\">\n<div class=\"react-swipeable-view-container\">\n<div aria-hidden=\"false\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/d8Qu8ApfkrqiVKMwbHLf86.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div aria-hidden=\"true\" data-swipeable=\"true\">\n<div class=\"items__item\">\n<div class=\"item__image-cont\">\n<div class=\"image-cont__image\">\n<figure class=\"image-wrapped__wrapper\" data-bordeaux-image-check=\"false\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__widthsetter\">\n<div class=\"image-wrapped__aspect-padding\">\n<div><source class=\"image-wrapped__image image__image\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-320-80.png.webp 320w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5-1200-80.png.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" data-normal=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-original-mos=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/hbnd4aVcs8YBMiyZMKucy5.png\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-slice-image=\"true\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"caption-credit__figcaption\"><span class=\"caption-credit__credit\">(Image credit: Roval )<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy-box\" id=\"4e11fdc9-2bd0-44ca-97f0-da1c1c276f23\">\n<div class=\"fancy_box-title\">Terra CLX III Specs<\/div>\n<div class=\"fancy_box_body\">\n<p class=\"fancy-box__body-text\"><strong>Rim depth:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Weight: <\/strong>1079 grams<br \/><strong>External width:<\/strong> 38.mm<br \/><strong>Internal width:<\/strong> 27mm<br \/><strong>Price: TBC<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"5c800ac3-e782-4791-a3c2-57c91e4d2f4c\">The new Terra Speed CLX III wheels weigh in at a claimed 1079 grams including valves and tape, which really is pretty impressive, and is a saving of at least a couple of hundred grams over the CLX II models. Roval says these wheels are for a blend of low weight and off-road comfort.<\/p>\n<p>They feature a 27mm rim depth, and the same internal width as the Aero CLX, but they are 0.5mm narrower externally at 38mm.<\/p>\n<p>These numbers make them shallower, yet wider internally and externally than the outgoing CLX II version. They have also received the carbon spoke treatment, which drops weight and boosts aero by a small amount.<\/p>\n<p>Roval claims a 21.52% improvement in lateral compliance for comfort in harsh terrain, and the hooked bead is 4.86 mm wide.<\/p>\n<p>There aren&#8217;t any aero claims to pair with the Terra CLXIII&#8217;s, but Roval claims it chose from 200 rim shapes through &#8216;multi-factor modelling&#8217; to arrive at the new shape.<\/p>\n<p>Gravel race equipment is evolving all the time, and we will see these wheels, in particular the Terra Aero, in use at the Traka and Unbound Gravel in just a few short months.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/cycling-tech-components\/wheels-tyres\/behold-the-chopped-aero-speed-shape-rovals-new-gravel-wheels-a-certainly-a-departure-from-the-norm\/&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ZkLb24dY6WvjvMDtZDmi76-1201-80.png&#8221;] Cycling Tech &amp; Components Wheels &amp; Tyres Behold the &#8216;chopped aero speed shape&#8217; &#8211; Roval&#8217;s new gravel wheels are certainly a departure from the norm News By Tom Wieckowski published 26 March 2026 Roval has added two new gravel wheelsets to its lineup today, and one is exceptionally light. 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