FFWD Wheels Carbon Cycling Wheels Components

Hubs

Each FFWD wheel is built in our production facility in the Netherlands using the highest quality materials and components. You can learn more about our Built in Holland philosophy here.

For hub selection, we partner with the global leader in high-performance hub technology, DT Swiss.  This close partnership allows us to focus on building superior performance rims and wheels, while DT Swiss focuses on R&D, testing and manufacturing of hubs.

An additional benefit of using DT Swiss hubs is the availability of replacement parts for dealers and consumers along with a worldwide service network should a wheel ever need repair.

The RYOT33, RYOT44, RYOT55, RYOT77 and DRIFT are available with the latest DT240 EXP hub and the RAW with the DT180 EXP Sinc Ceramic center lock straight pull hubs.  The DT Swiss hubs are customized  in a matte black configuration only offered on our models.

The disc brake hubs are standard 12mm thru-axle (F: 12/100mm, R: 12/142mm) with centerlock rotor interface.  The DT240 and 180 EXP can be converted to QR as required using DT Swiss end cap conversion kits.

We also offer the RYOT33, RYOT44, RYOT55, RYOT77 and DRIFT with FFWD’s newly developed Two/One hub.  The Two/One features a centerlock rotor interface and 36 tooth ratchet rear engagement system.

The Two/One hub is standard 12mm thru-axle (F: 12/100mm, R: 12/142mm).  The FFWD Two/One can also be converted to QR or 15mm thru-axle as required with FFWD end cap conversion kits.

Track wheel sets are built with FFWD proprietary hubs that have been designed to offer superior performance for the rigorous demands on the velodrome.

For a complete historical list of hubs used in FFWD Wheels click here.

FFWD Wheels Two One SP Hub Front
FFWD Wheels Two One SP Hub Rear
FFWD Wheels RYOT DT240EXP Hub
FFWD Wheels RAW DT180 EXP Hub

Spokes

Each Fast Forward rim brake wheel set is built using a 20 spoke front radial lacing pattern and a 24 spoke rear wheel in a 2:1 lacing pattern.

Disc brake models are built using a 24 spoke front and rear wheel utilizing a 2:1 lacing pattern.

The 2:1 spoke lacing pattern allows two spokes to carry out the function of one, slackening and torsion are limited and power transfer from the rider is much more effective.

Additionally with the 2:1 lacing pattern spoke tensions are balanced more evenly between drive and non-drive sides of the wheel and the fatigue life of the rim, hub and spokes is lengthened.

The performance result is a 17% increase in stiffness over classic spoke lacing patterns and a much more responsive durable wheel.

DT Swiss Aerolite bladed straight pull spokes and DT Prolock brass nipples are utilized in each build.  These component choices again offer reliability and serviceability of the wheel.

Both the hub and spoke selection in combination with our rim technologies and proprietary building techniques result in wheels with a higher durability, stiffness and more responsiveness than previously available on the market.

FFWD Wheels would rather lace an easily serviceable wheel that will offer superior durability, performance and low-maintenance than to cut corners or shave a few grams.