Smoother is faster. Trail riders who prize nimble handling will be blown away by Traverse SL II's category-leading control, strength-to-weight ratio, and pinch-flat resistance. At 1,645g, this is Roval's lightest trail wheelset ever — with 15% greater front wheel strength and 25% more rear wheel strength than the previous Traverse SL. 21% more vertically compliant for enhanced terrain hugging and bump-force absorbing control.
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1,645g Total Wheelset: 767g front / 878g rear — lightest trail wheelset ever.
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20mm Hookless Carbon Rims: Zero bead hook, 30mm internal width, intentionally flexible.
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DT Swiss 240 J-Bend Hubs: Ratchet EXP 36t — 10° engagement, 6-bolt.
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Flat Top Bead: U.S. patent pending — 85% more force to pinch flat vs standard.
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Roval ThreadBed Valve: Threads directly into rim, eliminates compression nuts.
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Front/Rear Specific Layup: 15% stronger front, 25% stronger rear vs previous SL.
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21% More Vertically Compliant: Shallow rim shape + specific layup.
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Crash Replacement: 2-year "It Happens" No Fault Crash Replacement.
Use: Trail. System weight limit: 275 lbs / 125 kg.
Lightest Trail Wheelset Ever — 1,645g
1,645 grams — lightest trail wheelset Roval has ever made. Category-leading control and strength-to-weight ratio for trail riders who prize nimble handling.
Front/Rear Specific Carbon Layup
15% greater front wheel strength and 25% more rear wheel strength than previous Traverse SL. Front optimized for compliance and control; rear for stiffness and impact strength.
21% More Vertically Compliant
Shallow rim shape and front/rear specific layup deliver 21% more vertical compliance than previous SL. Enhanced terrain hugging and bump-force absorbing control.
Intentional Rim Flex — Traction Monster
Carefully engineered rim shape intentionally flexes for improved support and traction. Boost confidence and control on technical terrain.
Rims
Model
Traverse SL II Asymmetric, Carbon, 29", Zero Bead Hook Design
Construction
Carbon Clincher Hookless, Tubeless Compatible, Tire Insert Compatible
Valve
Roval ThreadBed Valve, 37mm (Tire Insert Compatible)
Hubs
Front Hub
DT Swiss 240 J-Bend, 6-Bolt, 15x110mm Boost
Rear Hub
DT Swiss 240 J-Bend, 6-Bolt, 12x148mm Boost
Engagement
Ratchet EXP 36t — 10° engagement
Freehub Body
SRAM XD (Convertible)
Bearing Type
DT Swiss Sealed Steel Cartridge Bearings
Spokes & Nipples
Front Spokes
DT Swiss Aerolite J-Bend, 28H — DS: 286mm / NDS: 283mm
Rear Spokes
DT Swiss Aerolite J-Bend, 28H — DS: 285mm / NDS: 283mm
Front Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1)
Rear Lacing
Two-Cross / Two-Cross (1:1)
Nipples
DT Swiss Pro Lock Hexagonal, Alloy, 14G × 14mm
Tire Info
Tire Size Range
2.3" – 2.6"
Max Pressure
40 psi (2.3"–2.6")
Weight
Front Weight
767g (including tubeless rim tape and valve)
Rear Weight
878g (including tubeless rim tape and valve)
Wheelset Weight
1,645g (including tubeless rim tape and valve)
General
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty (registered within 90 days)
Crash Replacement
2-Year "It Happens" No Fault Crash Replacement
System Weight Limit
275 lbs / 125 kg
Extras
Roval Tubeless Rim Tape, Roval ThreadBed Valve 37mm, Spare Spoke & Nipple Kit, 31mm DT Endcaps