Raw55

RAW55

WHAT – 55mm 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 and most stable 50-60mm deep wheel set for road use. Beating Zipp, Roval, Fulcrum and other competitors in the wind tunnel and real world.

IDEAL FOR – Flats, all-around road riding, 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 70mm tubeless valves

EXTENDED USA LIFETIME WARRANTY

The RAW55 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 RAW55 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.  The RAW55 is THE wheel set for the cyclist that demands speed beating the competition by up to 2.7 watts.

The RAW55 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 RAW55 is a 700c hooked tubeless ready carbon clincher rim with a 21mm internal width, 55mm depth and 31mm 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.

Aerodynamic, Stiff and Lightweight

The combination of carbon bladed spokes, FFWD’s new hub design and 55mm deep carbon rims delivers the perfect stiffness and translates power into speed. Superb stiffness for your best sprint efforts all at a set weight of 1460 grams.

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 RAW55 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 RAW55 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 55mm hooked tubeless ready full carbon clincher
• LAW Tech aerodynamic profile
• UV Protected Decals
• ETRTO 21-622
• 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: 1460 grams +/- 5% (set) [Front: 680g / Rear: 800g (+/- 5%)]
• Rim Width Outside: 31mm
• Rim Width Inside: 21mm
• Recommended Tire Width(s): 28mm (Min: 23mm, Max: 42mm)
• Maximum Tire Pressure: 120psi/8.3bar
• 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 55mm hooked tubeless ready full carbon clincher
• LAW Tech aerodynamic profile
• UV Protected Decals
• ETRTO 21-622
• 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: 1460 grams +/- 5% (set) [Front: 660g / Rear: 800g (+/- 5%)]
• Rim Width Outside: 31mm
• Rim Width Inside: 21mm
• Recommended Tire Width(s): 28mm (Min: 23mm, Max: 42mm)
• Maximum Tire Pressure: 120psi/8.3bar
• 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 Southern California 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.

If a customer account is created during checkout, you can login here to review order and shipping history.

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.