Roval Control World Cup rear wheel 2025
The fastest cross-country wheels on the planet. Full stop.
Roval Control World Cup wheels are the fastest wheels in the world and also the lightest. Every detail is designed to the millimetre in collaboration with professional athletes to deliver absolute performance. The ultra-lightweight design ensures class-leading puncture resistance, durability and ride quality, our Factory Team guarantees. Roval Control World Cup wheels are not just wheels, but the new standard for XC racing.
The lightest cross country wheels in the world
Weighing just 998 g, Roval Control World Cup wheels are designed for those who demand speed without compromise. From the carbon spokes to the optimised rim geometry to the new layup, every component has been designed to reduce weight and maximise performance. We studied and perfected even the smallest details such as the ultra-light rim tape and valves, because perfection is in the details.
Innovative rims
The new rim design weighs 44 g less, exceeding standards for durability and ride quality.
Optimised layout
Attention to detail allows the weight to be reduced by 36 g, without sacrificing durability and performance.
Carbon spokes
Carbon spokes with titanium mounts weigh 101.6 g less, increasing robustness and durability.
Ultralight rim tape and valves
The lightweight tape and new valve body improve performance with 9.6 g less weight.
Out of category
Endurance and riding quality. The World Cup riders' worst enemy? Technical failures, and in particular punctures. That's why the 998g Roval Control World Cup wheels not only offer speed, but are designed to maximise endurance and prevent punctures on the most demanding tracks. In 2024, the Specialized Factory Racing team completed every race without breaking a single rim. With their optimised stiffness, advanced layup and FlatStop pinch protection, these wheels redefine endurance and make punctures a thing of the past. Because if you get stranded at the edge of the track, it's not easy to make a good time.
Optimised layup and rigidity
Impact force is distributed along the rim, which flexes instead of breaking on impact.
FlatStop anti-pinch protection
4 mm heel hook minimises pinching, setting a new standard for durability
Asymmetric rim shape
Optimised strength and performance thanks to the perfect balance of spoke tension.
Made in Racing
Developed with top racers, these wheels are now available for every cyclist.
Features
Innovative rims
Optimised layup
Carbon spokes
Ultra-light rims and valves
FlatStop anti-pinch protection
Asymmetrical rim shape
Tech spec
Rims
Rear rim: Control World Cup Carbon 29’ (WC042)
Rear rim dimensions: Depth: 26mm, External Width: 36.5mm, Internal Width: 28.5mm, Bead Hook Width: 4mm
Rim Construction: Carbon Clincher Mini Hooked
Wheel Size / ETRTO: 29"/ 622 mm
Number of Holes: 20H
Tubeless Compatibility: Yes
Inserts Compatibility: Yes
Brake compatibility: Disc (Centerlock)
Valve Stem Length: Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy 34mm
Hubs
Rear hub: Roval Low Flange Mountain Hub , Center Lock, 12x148mm (LFM24)
Rear hub bearings: DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings - DS:1526 (15 x 26 x 7 mm), NDS: 6802 (15 x 24 x 5 mm)
Rear hub body: DT Swiss Ratchet EXP (36T ): Sram XD
Spokes and nipples
Rear Spokes: Custom Tuned for Roval, Vonoa Carbon w/Ti End Pcs: Straigh-Pull, 20qty
Rear lacing: Two-cross/Two-cross (1:1)
Nipples: VONOA Internal Carbon Spoke Nipple, Alloy, 8.1mm
Tyre information
Approved tyre widths: 1.9-2.6
Max. tyre pressure: Tubeless 40psi, Tubed 40psi
Tyre Type: Tubeless, Tube Type Clincher
Tubeless belt width: 30 mm
Design tyre: Specialized Air Trak 29x2.35 Flex Lite
Weight
Rear manufacturer weight: 546 g (with valves and tape)
General
Extras: Roval single wheel bag, 4 extra spokes and nipples, 31mm OD end caps, 2 sets of Roval stickers (Liquid Silver, Metallic White)
Assembly method: Built by hand
Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty