Rapide Road Integrated Cockpit 2027

Roval Rapide Road Cockpit 2027

The all-new Rapide Road Integrated Cockpit is a lot more than just the fastest way to the finish line. It’s the fastest leading edge Specialized has ever made, putting aero gains in the clean air where they matter most and shaving four watts off the already ultra-quick two-piece Rapide Bar and Tarmac SL7 Stem. But to deliver a leading edge that provides a winning edge takes more than pure aero. The goal for the Roval engineering team was simple, the Rapide Cockpit had to be the fastest bar ever made, with no compromises. It’s aero, light, stiff, and designed hand-in-hand with the best riders in the world and Retül fit experts so you can get a grip on victory. 

Aerodynamic

Removing the cluster of hardware where the stem and handlebar connect allowed Roval to design the bar’s leading edge as a single airfoil. This airfoil was optimized to provide a maximum advantage in clean air at speeds seen from long solo breakaways to full-gas World Tour sprints. While a four-watt improvement may seem small, it adds up to a 32cm lead over a 250m final sprint. When races are won by bike throws, this is a winning difference. 

Fit

The downside of one-piece cockpits has long been fit, but Roval partnered with Retül fit professionals to ensure almost every rider can find their position. This updated lineup features 13 specialized size combinations focused on high-performance narrow profiles. These include 36cm widths with a 12-degree flare, 38cm widths with an 8-degree flare, and a 40cm option with a 4-degree flare, with stem lengths ranging from 75mm to 135mm. The radius from tops to drops has been sculpted for wrist clearance, while the varied flare options allow riders to minimize their frontal area without sacrificing control in the drops.