Flexible and yet more stable

Riders who value agile handling will appreciate the Traverse SL II's ratio of weight to stability, control and puncture resistance. At 1645 grams, it is Roval's lightest all-mountain wheelset ever. The specific rims for the front and rear wheels have been optimized in terms of durability and weight. The result is 15 percent more stability on the front wheel and 25 percent more on the rear wheel than the previous Traverse SL.

The flat rim profile and the carbon layup specific to the front and rear wheels provide 21 percent more vertical compliance - for guaranteed flowing lines and better control on rough trails. The sophisticated rim profile with plenty of flex also ensures better grip. Even on botched lines, the wheels are said to be able to cleverly wriggle out of the affair. Furthermore, the asymmetrical rim profile allows balanced spoke tension for maximum durability. This is why there is a lifetime warranty on wheels that are registered within the first 90 days of purchase.

With the larger contact surface of the optimized flat-top rim flange, 85 percent more force is required to damage tires through crushing. Snake bites are therefore very rare on the trails. The valve holes are equipped with a thread. This means that modern tubeless valves such as the Roval ThreadBed valve can be screwed directly into the rim. This protects against air loss during compression and rim flex and makes tire fitting even easier.

The strong ones for the rough stuff

The Traverse HD is the most stable carbon wheelset that Roval has ever sent out on the trails. It gives riders the control and puncture resistance to overcome gravity in the bike park or on the Enduro stage. The asymmetrical rim profile with reinforced carbon fibers and specifically designed front and rear wheels result in the strongest carbon wheelset from Roval.

The front wheel irons over the trails in a controlled manner, while the rear wheel follows with stoic stability. The fusion of control and stability keeps bikers on their line with stiffness and grip and catapults them into the next one with energetic precision and speed. Thanks to the larger contact area of the optimized flat-top rim flange, 85 percent more force is required to damage tires through pinch flats.

Unlike other rims, the valve holes on the Traverse HD are threaded. This means that modern tubeless valves such as the Roval ThreadBed valve can be screwed directly into the rim. This protects against air loss during compression and rim flex and makes tire fitting even easier.

The HD wheels weigh just 1706 grams with DT240 hub, including rim tape and valve, and are designed for use in the bike park and enduro racing. The lifetime warranty also applies here, provided the wheels are registered within the first 90 days of purchase.

The Traverse Alloy wheelset has an optimized rim profile. Together with the tough aluminum alloy, the DT Swiss 350 hubs and spokes and the aluminum nipples from Sapim, this results in an incredibly stable wheelset that can take more punishment than others.

The asymmetrical rim profile and the uncompromising aluminum alloy make this wheelset one of the most solid that Roval has ever made. This specific aluminum alloy has been shot with small steel balls to prevent deformation and material fatigue. Furthermore, the offset rim bed allows a balanced spoke tension for exceptional durability even under extreme use.

Thanks to the 30 millimeter wide rims, the tires can also develop their full potential and deliver maximum grip. In addition, the rim is designed so that the rim flange bends inwards in the event of a puncture to keep the air and the tire on the rim. This should prevent punctures and allow the rider to finish their ride safely.

The Traverse Alloy weighs 1900 grams, including valve and rim tape, is available in 27.5 and 29 inches and is approved for trail to enduro use. Roval also offers a lifetime warranty on this wheelset.