{"id":60303,"date":"2024-03-01T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/8b5c0e52-c9a3-46ec-8409-3b8b89d603fd"},"modified":"2024-03-01T13:00:51","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T12:00:51","slug":"first-look-new-ffwd-raw-wheels-use-carbon-spokes-and-ceramicspeed-bearings-to-save-weight-and-roll-faster","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/first-look-new-ffwd-raw-wheels-use-carbon-spokes-and-ceramicspeed-bearings-to-save-weight-and-roll-faster\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look | New FFWD Raw wheels use carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings to save weight and roll faster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dutch brand says \u20ac2,499 climbing wheelset is lighter, stiffer and cheaper than the competition <\/p>

By Jack Evans\n <\/p>

Published: Friday, 01 March 2024 at 11:00 AM<\/p>

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The new FFWD Raw wheels are lighter, more responsive and stiffer thanks to their carbon spokes, according to the brand.<\/p>

FFWD has specced the range-topping disc wheelset with a custom hub that has CeramicSpeed bearings and an internal ratchet system.\u00a0<\/p>

In the updated Raw range, there is a choice of three rim depths, each costing \u00a32,249 \/ \u20ac2,499 a set.\u00a0<\/p>

We have the 44mm-deep Raw44 at BikeRadar HQ.<\/p>

Carbon spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings<\/h2>
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
FFWD claims the new carbon spokes save weight and shift mass towards the hub to increase responsiveness. <\/p>
They also boost wheel stiffness by 17 per cent compared to the outgoing model, which had steel DT Swiss spokes, according to the brand.\u00a0<\/p>
A skilled mechanic will be able to easily adjust, tension or replace the spokes, according to FFWD.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"Carbon$
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
Because the spoke nipples are internal, you can only adjust them from the inside of the rim. This requires the removal of the tyre and rim tape.<\/p>
Meanwhile, FFWD has switched from a DT Swiss 180 hub to one of its own, with specially made CeramicSpeed bearings.<\/p>
$\"CeramicSpeed$
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
These make the Raw wheels smoother, faster-rolling and more durable, according to FFWD.\u00a0<\/p>
Since the spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings are custom made for the Raw wheels, FFWD says you\u2019ll have to order replacements directly from it.\u00a0<\/p>
Lightweight climbing wheels\u00a0<\/h2>
$\"FFWD$
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
FFWD describes the Raw as a lightweight climbing wheelset<\/a>, which sits above the RYOT 33 Disc<\/a> in the Dutch brand\u2019s road bike wheel<\/a> range.\u00a0<\/p>
Claimed weights are 1,350g for the 33mm-deep Raw33, 1,395g for the 44mm-deep Raw44 and 1,460g for the 55mm-deep Raw55.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"FFWD$
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The Raw44 comes in slightly heavier on our scales at 1,400g, with the front wheel weighing 628g and the rear 772g, including the SRAM XDR freehub<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
FFWD says the Raw44 is lighter, stiffer and more affordable than rival mid-depth road wheelsets, including the DT Swiss ERC1100 45<\/a> and Reserve 40\/44. But it doesn’t provide any data to support the stiffness claim. <\/p>
Campagnolo, Shimano and Micro Spline freehub bodies are also available.\u00a0<\/p>
Hooked rims\u00a0<\/h2>
$\"Internal$
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The safety of hookless rims in the pro peloton<\/a> has been called into question, but all Raw models have hooked, tubeless-ready rims.<\/p>
FFWD says this ensures compatibility with the majority of road bike tyres<\/a> and sizes available.\u00a0<\/p>
The minimum tyre width for the 21mm-wide internal rim is 23mm and the maximum is 42mm, according to the brand.\u00a0<\/p>
$\"Outer$
Scott Windsor \/ Our Media<\/figcaption><\/figure>
The FFWD uses Center Lock disc brakes, and 12x100mm front and 12x142mm thru-axles<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>
The brand says the wheels are hand-built in the Netherlands and are available with a matt or glossy finish.\u00a0<\/p>
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