My 26c tires spread out to 28mm on the existing Rovals, which have a 21mm ID (same as the new ones). I would assume 28s would maybe get to 30-31 - wouldnt that be not-wide-enough for the wider rim?

I am interested in the idea of combining RR and aero to get one measurement - although RR is so surface/rider weight/tire dependent, it is hard to figure out how that might be practical. I am also willing to buy that a little wider could be more aero.

Wish Specialized would release some wind tunnel info on this.

https://bikerumor.com/...-fastest-all-around/

Specialized has released a couple new wheels.

The new Raptide is super wide (outer width 33mm on the front and 30mm on the rear), has a mixed depth (51mm front and 60mm rear) and is meant to be a great all-arounder. Pretty light at 1400g.

The Alpanist is, as you would presume from the name, is their climbing wheel. Just 1248g and has a 21mm internal width and 33mm deep profile.

Perhaps the most surprising news from the release to most people is that the wheels are not tubeless compatible.

So now I am going grab some popcorn and hope to watch Slowman (who has many times preached the eventual death of tubes and says you’d be crazy to buy a non tubeless compatible wheel) and SuperDave (who current works for Roval and is always aggressive at pimping whatever product his current employer has released) duke it out.

More aero for the 28mm tires which are the new normal. I still suspect that 23mm tires on a high-end rim are better if you're seeking every last decimal point in CdA.

I assume, without evidence.

Can you give me an example of me "pimping products"? I sure hope that's not the perception. I try to come on here occasionally to correct all the wild accusations and misinformation cast about as fact.

My use of the phrase pimping was meant to be in an endearing way (if that makes sense)