Solely final summer time, FFWD up to date their disc TT & Triathlon wheel setup to be considerably lighter, wider & quicker, however they’re already again once more with a good newer Falcon RS that takes it one step additional for extra ‘Racing Pace’. It’s the identical actual multi-curve lenticular aerodynamic form – simply 2mm wider, fitted with CeramicSpeed bearings, and now simply <900g.
To make your racing in opposition to the clock setup quicker but, FFWD has added a deeper model of their top-tier, carbon-spoke aero wheels with a brand new RAW 77. They usually’ve even quietly up to date the RAW 44 & RAW 55 with wider inside rims…
FFWD Falcon RS light-weight time trial & triathlon rear disc
When FFWD launched their first hole Falcon Disc wheel final summer time, they stated ‘light-weight & pace’ have been the 2 necessities of time trialists and triathletes. So this yr, they’ve upped their disc wheel sport with the Falcon RS.
For light-weight, this new one is now 141g lighter due to “larger grades of carbon sorts in addition to an enhanced layup [that] reduces the wanted resin”, mixed with a lighter “minimal, polished prime end“.
For pace, the brand new rear disc wheel is 2mm wider inside for decrease tire pressures for decrease rolling resistance, plus it will get upgraded to faster-rolling CeramicSpeed bearings.
Falcon RS Tech particulars
- 23mm inside hooked tubeless rim
- 25-32mm tire compatibility
- centerlock disc brake solely
- 899g rear wheel weight (claimed +/-40g)
- FFWD Ratchet 36T 10° engagement freehub
- Max tire strain: 7.6bar/110psi
- Max rider weight: 120kg/265lb
- tubeless tape preinstalled
- contains alloy tubeless valve, 90° valve adapter & premium padded wheelbag
Newest RAW aero wheels add deeper 77mm depth
FFWD up to date their premium RAW aero wheelset vary early final yr…
They bought lighter blunt-nosed LAW Tech aerodynamic rims, new gentle matte or shiny end choices, 21mm inside hooked tubeless beads, stiffer carbon spokes, new custom-made aero FFWD CS² alloy centerlock disc brake hubs with CeramicSpeed bearings, and naturally, decrease wheelset weights.
They usually already got here in three depths – 33mm at 1350g for the pair, 44mm at 1395g, and 55mm at 1460g.
Now, FFWD provides a 77mm deep RAW 77 choice for time trial & triathlon racing – accessible as a entrance & rear set, or individually to mix-and-match depths & discs.
And just like the Falcon RS, it additionally will get the broader 23mm inside hooked tubeless bead, optimized for 25mm to 28mm tires.
The brand new FFWD RAW 77 has a claimed wheelset weight of 1670g – 780g entrance & 890g rear.
RAW 44 & RAW 55 get wider, too
That 23mm inside width hinted that FFWD would seemingly roll out updates to the unique RAW collection quickly sufficient, as properly. (They have been 21mm inside hooked tubeless once they hit the market simply 18 months in the past.)
So we checked. And in reality, the 44mm & 55mm deep RAW wheels have already been quietly up to date to 23mm, too.
No change to their claimed weight, simply wider rims designed to suit trendy 25-32mm tires.
FFWD Falcon RS & RAW 77 – Pricing, availability & choices
FFWD presents this lighter-weight hole carbon Falcon RS disc rear wheel by itself for 3200€, or as a wheelset mixed with a RAW 77 entrance wheel for 4200€.
The RAW 77 wheelset (77mm deep entrance & rear) sells for 2500€, the identical as the opposite 33, 44 & 55mm deep variations.
Whichever wheel or wheelset choice you select, FFWD allows you to decide your selection of Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo freehub. Plus, every wheel comes pre-taped for tubeless with a protecting padded wheelbag and alloy tubeless valves.
All Falcon RS, RAW 77, and up to date RAW44/55 wheels can be found now, straight from FFWD. Able to mix-and-match your excellent aero setup.