The DRIFT, what's in the name, is the FFWD's first wheelset designed explicitly for gravel bikes. The rims with an inner width of 24mm make it possible to fit tires from 30 to 60mm wide. And of course, the DRIFT wheels are fully tubeless and ready out of the box.
Because wheels have to suffer a lot during gravel rides, the DRIFT is equipped with thicker spokes for more stability and durability. For the DRIFT we chose the DT Aero Comp straight pull, 24 pieces both front and rear. Yet the total weight of the DRIFT wheelset is only 1515 grams.
With a medium rim profile of 36mm high, the DRIFT offers the perfect balance between stiffness and comfort, with great handling as a result. Do you really want to get everything out of your DRIFT wheels? Pick the ultimate experience with tubeless tires. Minimal rolling resistance and a combination of optimum handling and protection at low tire pressures. With the DRIFT you are all set!
Another benefit of the DRIFT rims is the hookless construction. This results in a lower weight and more efficient tire fitting on the rim, which brings you better handling and stability on the bike.
The standard decals in shiny black naturally look good on any bike. But imagine your DRIFT wheels with custom decals in colors that perfectly match your bike. How cool is that! Especially for the DRIFT series, we have custom decals available in no less than 17 colors that you can easily apply yourself.
Hubs are a critical part, perhaps the most critical part of high-end wheels. The DRIFT wheels allow you to choose our own branded FFWD hubs, which offer you very solid and reliable technology without compromising on quality and durability. Do you want to save extra weight in combination with higher precision and stiffness? Then the DT 240 hubs with the improved EXP ratchet system may be the best choice!
All are 12mm thru-axles compatible, but thanks to the conversion kits they can be converted to a 15mm thru-axle or quick-release mount in no time. Each type of hub in the DRIFT wheels is center lock disc compatible.
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General
brakes Disc brake
weight 1515 g (DT240) & 1620 g (FFWD)
max rider weight 120 kg
tubeless ready Yes
innertube compatible Yes
tubular No
Rim
rim type Full Carbon Clincher
height 36 mm
internal width 24 mm
external width 30 mm
tire range 30 mm - 60 mm
maximum tire pressure 5 bar / 72.5 psi
Spokes
spokes type Straight pull
count 24/24
Nipples
nipples type Messing 15mm prolock
Hub
hub type FFWD
body system Ratchet system
bearings Steel
