Specialized Bicycle Components - July 7, 2025

Merlier Wins Tour Stage on New Roval Sprint Wheels + RapidAir Tires

He won by 10cm.

He won by 10cm. These wheels gave him 18.

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Fastest to the Finish. Proven on Tour.

Merlier + Tarmac + Sprint + RapidAir = Stage 3 Victory

Tim Merlier just took Stage 3 of the Tour de France in a nail-biting sprint finish—winning by just 10 centimeters.

His setup? The S-Works Tarmac SL8, our all-new Roval Rapide Sprint CLX wheels, and Turbo RapidAir TLR clinchers. The margin was tight. The tech - an Integrated winning system - helped make the difference.

10cm of victory. 18cm of advantage.

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Roval Sprint CLX

Fastest to the Finish.
Designed for pure sprint domination. 63mm front / 58mm rear = 18cm lead over 250m

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Turbo RapidAir TLR Clinchers

Made Like No Other, to Ride Like No Other.
The fastest tire we’ve ever made with 3 watts less rolling resistance, 2 watts less aero drag.

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