The Roval Control World Cup wheelset is the fastest in the world, and at just 998 grams, it's also the lightest. Every detail was obsessively engineered with input from top pros to deliver unmatched performance at the highest level. Beyond its featherweight design, it boasts leading flat resistance, durability, and ride quality, proven by our Factory Team.
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998g Total Wheelset: 452g front / 546g rear — lightest XC wheelset on the planet.
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Control World Cup Carbon 29" Rims: 26mm depth, mini hook construction, 28.5mm internal width.
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DT Swiss 180 EXP Internals: 36T Ratchet EXP freehub, near-instant engagement.
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Vonoa Carbon Straight-Pull Spokes: 20H front and rear with titanium end pieces.
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1:1 Two-Cross Lacing: Balanced tension front and rear for XC rigidity.
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28.5mm Internal Width: Optimized for 1.9"–2.6" tires, designed for Air Trak 29x2.35.
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Boost Hubs: 15x110mm front / 12x148mm rear.
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Limited Lifetime Warranty: Hand-built, proven by Factory Team.
Use: XC Racing. Weight limit: 275 lbs / 125 kg. Not e-bike approved.
The Fastest XC Wheels on the Planet. Period.
998 grams and built for the highest level of XC racing. Obsessively engineered with input from top pros — leading flat resistance, durability, and ride quality all in one wheelset.
Control World Cup Carbon Rims
26mm depth carbon clincher, mini hook construction. 28.5mm internal width optimized for modern XC tires. 20H drilling front and rear.
DT Swiss 180 EXP Internals
36T Ratchet EXP freehub with near-instant engagement. DT Sinc ceramic bearings. SRAM XD compatible. The benchmark in mountain bike hubs.
Vonoa Carbon Straight-Pull Spokes
Custom tuned for Roval — carbon straight-pull spokes with titanium end pieces. 1:1 two-cross lacing front and rear for balanced stiffness.
Tubeless Ready XC
Designed for Specialized Air Trak 29x2.35 Flex Lite TLR tires. 30mm tubeless tape installed. Max 40psi tubeless/tubed. Approved for 1.9"–2.6" tires.
Rims
Wheel Size / ETRTO
29" / 622mm
Tubeless Compatibility
Yes
Brake Compatibility
Disc (Centerlock)
Rim Construction
Carbon Clincher Mini Hooked
Valve Stem
Roval Tubeless Valve, Alloy, 34mm
Front Rim
Control World Cup Carbon 29" — Depth: 26mm, External Width: 36.5mm, Internal Width: 28.5mm, Bead Hook Width: 4mm, 20H
Rear Rim
Control World Cup Carbon 29" — Depth: 26mm, External Width: 36.5mm, Internal Width: 28.5mm, Bead Hook Width: 4mm, 20H
Hubs
Front Hub
Roval Low Flange Mountain Hub, Center Lock, 15x110mm Boost
Front Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings — DS & NDS: 6802 (15 × 24 × 5mm)
Rear Hub
Roval Low Flange Mountain Hub, Center Lock, 12x148mm Boost
Rear Freehub Body
DT Swiss Ratchet EXP, 36T — SRAM XD
Rear Hub Bearing
DT Sinc Ceramic Bearings — DS: 1526 (15 × 26 × 7mm), NDS: 6802 (15 × 24 × 5mm)
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
Vonoa Carbon w/ Ti End Pcs, Straight-Pull, 20H
Rear Spokes
Vonoa Carbon w/ Ti End Pcs, Straight-Pull, 20H
Front Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1)
Rear Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1)
Nipples
VONOA Internal Carbon Spoke Nipple, Alloy, 8.1mm
Tire Info
Design Tire
Specialized Air Trak 29x2.35 Flex Lite
Approved Tire Widths
1.9" – 2.6"
Max Pressure
Tubeless: 40psi / Tubed: 40psi
Weight
Wheelset Weight
998g (with valves and tape)
Front Weight
452g (with valves and tape)
Rear Weight
546g (with valves and tape)
General
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Weight Limit
275 lbs / 125 kg
Extras
Roval Single Wheel Bag, 4 Extra Spokes and Nipples, 31mm OD End Caps, 2 sets of Roval Decal Stickers (Liquid Silver, Metallic White)