Two all-new and far wider carbon FFWD Drift wheelsets dramatically reshape the model’s prime gravel bike choices for improved aerodynamics and off-road capabilities. Now accessible as both the lighter 36mm deep Drift Management or sooner 48mm deep Drift Tempo, each share the identical hookless 28mm inside, new blunt-nosed aero rim form, and two inexpensive construct ranges with both FFWD or premium DT Swiss hubs.
2025 FFWD Drift 36 & 48mm deep aero carbon gravel wheels
FFWD first launched their gravel-specific Drift carbon wheels 5 years in the past, when gravel was nonetheless discovering its ethos, racers have been on 40mm tires, and journey racing was nonetheless fairly area of interest. However in that point, gravel using has blown up, and people earlier wheels deserved a reboot to match the sooner, generally rougher, and extra adventurous means folks experience gravel bikes as of late. So, FFWD went again to the drafting board to create a extra fashionable Drift wheel household – wider, extra aero, extra snug, and lighter, too!
So, what’s new?
Wider, extra aero, and each 36 & 48mm depth choices!
Unsurprisingly within the hunt free of charge velocity, the all-new blunt U-shape LAW Tech rim part of the brand new Drifts is far more akin to FFWD’s Ryot aero highway wheels versus the unique VU-shaped Drifts. However these new hookless gravel wheels develop 16% wider to 28mm inside as a greater match to the broader 45 & 50mm tire typically ridden as we speak, whereas nonetheless becoming a minimal 38mm broad tire for riders on the lookout for a lighter, sooner setup.
Plus, now there are two rim depth choices, so you possibly can decide a extra forgiving and lighter experience, or a extra aerodynamic and reactive experience.
The unique 36mm depth carries over because the Drift Management. Now wider however nonetheless constructed with robust aero Sapim spokes & sturdy brass nipples, the brand new 36mm deep wheelset 135g lighter than earlier than, now coming in at simply 1380g for the lightest setup.
However now FFWD additionally provides a deeper 48mm Drift Tempo for gravel racers trying to eke out extra aero beneficial properties. Once more, wider and constructed robust, even the deeper wheelset are nonetheless 65g lighter than the outdated 36mm deep model.
Tech particulars
38mm deep Drift Management rim with max 35mm exterior width
48mm deep Drift Tempo rim with max 36mm exterior width
blunt LAW tech aero carbon rim profiles
28mm inside hookless tubeless rims
laced 2:1 with stainless spokes & brass nipples
24 bladed Sapim CX Ray & CX Dash spokes (entrance & rear)
accessible with DT Swiss 240 EXP or FFWD N/Gage (each ratchet hubs)
rated for 38-60mm tires
claimed wheelset weights
1380g Drift Management 36 DT240 wheelset (625g entrance, 755g rear)
1460g Drift Management 36 N/Gage wheelset (690g entrance, 840g rear)
1450g Drift Tempo 48 DT240 wheelset (665g entrance, 785g rear)
1530g Drift Tempo 48 N/Gage wheelset (690g entrance, 840g rear)
FFWD Drift gravel wheels – Pricing, choices & availability
The brand new FFWD Drift carbon gravel wheels go on sale as we speak, with the primary units delivery direct to customers within the subsequent weeks. Pricing is identical whether or not you go for the 36mm deep Drift Management or the 48mm deep Drift Tempo, however there are two spec variations.
Most inexpensive are the 1500€ Drift gravel wheels constructed up on FFWD’s personal Gage 2:1 hubs. Or improve to efficiency benchmark DT Swiss 240 Ratchet EXP hubs for 1800€ per pair.
All wheelsets can be found with Campagnolo N3W, Shimano HG, Microspline, or SRAM XDR freehub our bodies. They get sparkly silver graphics and are available pre-taped for tubeless, with alloy tubeless valves, and embody a padded wheelbag. Get yours now, direct from FFWD.
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