Raw44

RAW44

WHAT – 44mm deep hooked tubeless ready disc brake carbon clincher wheel set with carbon bladed spokes, lightweight FFWD Hubs with CeramicSpeed bearings.

WHO – Riders who wish the highest quality components in an extremely lightweight fast stable mid-profile wheel set for road and light gravel use.

IDEAL FOR – Flats, hills, rolling terrain, all-around road and gravel, long rides, gran fondos, road and crit racing.

QUICK SPECS

WHAT’S INCLUDED – IN THE BOX

• Front and rear wheels (disc rotors/lockrings/thru axles not included)
• Padded double wheel bag
• Pre-installed 27mm tubeless rim tape
• Pre-installed 60mm tubeless valves

EXTENDED USA LIFETIME WARRANTY

The RAW44 comes with a USA extended lifetime warranty when purchased through ffwdusa.com or a US authorized dealer and a factory 3 year warranty and 5 year crash replacement policy.

OVERVIEW

You want the best of the best, no compromises, aerodynamic, light and fast. The new RAW44 is the wheel set for you!

Striving to produce the best wheels on the market, we redesigned the RAW rim and combined it with the highest quality components including carbon bladed spokes and CeramicSpeed bearings to achieve the optimum result.

In an evolving world of wider tires for multi-surface racing and riding wheel aerodynamics have adapted. With this concept the RAW44 features FFWD’s proven LAW Tech aerodynamic profile. LAW is short for ‘Laminar Airflow Wing’ and has been specifically developed to deliver better aerodynamics when using wider tire widths up to 42mm by creating a smooth airflow over the rim and tire interface.

The RAW44 is a 700c hooked tubeless ready carbon clincher rim with a 23mm internal width, 44mm depth and 30mm external width.  Compatible with standard clincher (tubes) and tubeless clincher setups.

Testing multiple layups and setups have led to the optimum combination of stiffness, aerodynamics and weight.

Beauty Meets Best All-Around Performance

Carbon rims with 44 mm height are known as the best allrounders in the peloton. The RAW44 delivers performance exactly where and when it is needed. Regardless of the road you ride on. Featherweight for uphill rides, aerodynamic to cut through the wind and superb stiffness for your best sprint effort.

Thanks to carbon bladed spokes and CeramicSpeed wheel bearings, RAW44 is synonymous for maximum efficiency and exclusivity.

FFWD Hub with CeramicSpeed Inside

Carbon spokes require a special hub design. This level of wheel demands ceramic bearings. For our custom designed hubs FFWD partnered with CeramicSpeed.

The RAW is built with a newly developed and lighter weight FFWD ratchet hub with CeramicSpeed bearings.  Straight pull spokes, center-lock rotor interface, 12mm thru axle hubs (12/100mm, 12/142mm) featuring a 36 tooth ratchet system offering 10 degrees of engagement for quick and crisp shifting and a 17% increase in stiffness.

Components include carbon aero-bladed spokes and Hex 5.5mm internal nipples.

The RAW44 is available in matte or gloss black and with Shimano/SRAM 10-12 speed, SRAM XDR and Campagnolo 11-12 speed freehub options.

For an overview of the complete RAW44 specifications, download the datasheet here.

Fast Forward’s rim technologies and unique artisan wheel building techniques are market-leading and WorldTour tested.  FFWD Wheels are hand built in The Netherlands and have been ridden to victories in the Spring Classics, each Grand Tour and numerous World Championships.

SPECIFICATIONS

• 700c 44mm hooked tubeless ready full carbon clincher
• LAW Tech aerodynamic profile
• UV Protected Decals
• ETRTO 23-622
• Spoke Count: 21H Front/21H Rear
• Lacing Pattern:  2:1
• Hub Option: FFWD CeramicSpeed 36T Ratchet Straight Pull Center Lock 12mm Thru Axle
• Hub Spacing: Front: 12/100mm, Rear: 12/142mm (QR adapters available)
• Components: Carbon Bladed Spokes, HEX 5.5mm Internal Nipples
• Freehub: Shimano/SRAM 10/11spd,  SRAM XDR 12spd, Campagnolo 11/12spd
• Color(s): Matte Black, Gloss Black
• Weight: 1395 grams +/- 5% (set) [Front: 630g / Rear: 765g (+/- 5%)]
• Rim Width Outside: 31mm
• Rim Width Inside: 23mm
• Recommended Tire Width(s): 28mm (Min: 25mm, Max: 42mm)
• Maximum Tire Pressure: 110psi/7.6bar
• Maximum Recommended Rider Weight: 265lbs/120kg
• Accessories: FFWD padded wheelbag, installed tubeless rim tape and valves

Note: Use of 27mm tubeless rim tape is required regardless of standard or tubeless setup.

• 700c 44mm hooked tubeless ready full carbon clincher
• LAW Tech aerodynamic profile
• UV Protected Decals
• ETRTO 23-622
• Spoke Count: 21H Front/21H Rear
• Lacing Pattern:  2:1
• Hub Option: FFWD CeramicSpeed 36T Ratchet Straight Pull Center Lock 12mm Thru Axle
• Hub Spacing: Front: 12/100mm, Rear: 12/142mm (QR adapters available)
• Components: Carbon Bladed Spokes, HEX 5.5mm Internal Nipples
• Freehub: Shimano/SRAM 10/11spd,  SRAM XDR 12spd, Campagnolo 11/12spd
• Color(s): Matte Black, Gloss Black
• Weight: 1395 grams +/- 5% (set) [Front: 630g / Rear: 765g (+/- 5%)]
• Rim Width Outside: 31mm
• Rim Width Inside: 23mm
• Recommended Tire Width(s): 28mm (Min: 25mm, Max: 42mm)
• Maximum Tire Pressure: 110psi/7.6bar
• Maximum Recommended Rider Weight: 265lbs/120kg
• Accessories: FFWD padded wheelbag, installed tubeless rim tape and valves

Note: Use of 27mm tubeless rim tape is required regardless of standard or tubeless setup.

• LAW Tech Aero Profile
• ECOM™ – Equal Compression Technology
• Hand Built In Holland

SHIPPING INFORMATION

USA

We make it easy to get rolling on new wheels!

All wheel orders are shipped from our US warehouse insured UPS ground at no charge in the Continental USA.  Expedited shipping options (2 Day, Next Day) are available and calculated in the shopping cart once delivery details are entered.

Parts and accessories are shipped via traceable US Postal Service Priority Mail service at a flat rate charge.

Orders received before 2pm pacific time for in stock items ship the same business day.  Orders received after the 2pm cut-off or on weekends ship the next business day.

Transit time ranges from 1-5 business days depending on delivery location.  Typical delivery is 3-4 business days for most Continental USA destinations but may vary on seasonal volumes.

Tracking notification is sent via system generated email when the order has been processed for shipment.

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INTERNATIONAL ORDERS

International shipping is available to a few select countries via insured DHL Express, UPS Worldwide Express and US Postal Service International Priority Mail.  International shipping rates are calculated in the shopping cart once delivery address details are entered.  Estimated local duty and taxes are prepaid for wheel orders that are shipped via DHL Express or UPS Worldwide Express.