The Roval Control World Cup wheelset is engineered to deliver the fastest XC racing performance available. At just 998 grams with valves and rim tape, these wheels represent the lightest option in their class. Every detail was obsessively engineered with input from top pros to achieve unmatched performance at the highest competitive level. Beyond the featherweight design, the Control World Cup boasts leading flat resistance, durability, and ride quality, proven by the Specialized Factory Team. The wheelset features carbon rims with a mini hooked clincher design, custom-tuned carbon spokes with titanium end pieces, and Roval low flange hubs with DT Sinc ceramic bearings. This combination creates a new benchmark in XC racing wheel technology. All You Need to Know About the Control World Cup Wheels The Lightest XC Wheels in the World Barely tipping the scales at 998g, the Roval Control World Cup wheels are engineered for those who demand speed without compromise. From carbon spokes and an optimized rim geometry, to redesigning the layups, every component was looked at to shed weight while delivering superior performance. Even the smallest details, like a new ultralight rim tape and redesigned valve stems were scrutinized-because perfection is found in the fractions. Rim Innovation Optimized new rim shape saves 44g while exceeding durability and ride quality standards. Layup Optimization Refining every detail saves 36g without sacrificing durability or performance. Carbon Spokes Carbon spokes with titanium fittings save 101.6g while boosting strength and durability. Ultralight Rim Tape & Valves Lightweight tape and an upgraded valve stem that not only improve performance but save 9.6g. They Punch Above Their Weight Class The biggest time killer for World Cup racers? Technical failures, especially flats. That's why the 998g Roval Control World Cup doesn't just deliver speed-it's built for unmatched durability and flat prevention on today's brutal tracks. In 2024, the Specialized Factory Racing Team completed every race without breaking a rim. Engineered with optimized stiffness, advanced layups, and FlatStop pinch flat protection, these wheels redefine durability and all but make flats a thing of the past-because being stuck on the sidelines just ain't that fast. Optimized Layups & Stiffness Impact energy dissipates across the rim flexing instead of cracking under pressure for added control. FlatStop Pinch Flat Protection A 4mm-wide beadhook minimizes pinch flats, setting a new durability standard. Asymmetrical Rim Shape Engineered for maximum strength and performance by balancing spoke tension. Made in Racing By developing with elite racers, we built a benchmark-setting wheelset-now available to every rider. 50% More Force to Flat Engineered for ultimate performance, Roval wheels and Specialized tires are designed together to maximize speed, strength, and puncture resistance. Pair the Roval Control World Cup with The Air Trak and Fast Trak tires and make flats an endangered species, thanks to the co-developed FlatStop rim bead, Flex Lite Casing, and strategic tread geometry.