FFWD Wheels USAReviews of ffwdusa.com

ordered ffwd wheels and they showed up in three days, packed great and ride even better

It seems like I might be the only one having consistently bad experiences with these wheels, but I still want to share my honest review. I’ve been using the FFWD Ryot 44 wheels for about two years now, and unfortunately, they’ve let me down multiple times, often when I needed them the most. To start, after just one week of use, the rim delaminated, causing bulging spots in the rim. This was very surprising given the premium price point, I simply didn’t expect this level of quality issue. Secondly, the tubeless rim tape failed while the tire was inflated at a normal pressure (around 4.5 bar). I’ve used the same pressure on other wheels without ever encountering a problem, so this raised further concerns. The most persistent issue, however, has been with the spokes. Every year, a spoke on the non-drive side of the rear wheel breaks. The spoke distribution, fewer spokes on the non-drive side compared to the drive side, seems to create higher stress on that side. At this point, it feels like a potential design flaw, as the failures keep recurring. Most recently, a spoke snapped during a regular uphill ride, without any unusual load or impact. To make matters worse, I suspect this may have even caused some damage to my frame, which is extremely frustrating. It’s also possible that earlier tubeless sealant leakage (due to the rim tape failure) affected the spoke nipples over time, but I can’t say that for certain. To be fair, the customer service from FFWD has been good. However, the repeated mechanical issues with the rear wheel overshadow that positive experience. Overall, based on my experience, I wouldn’t purchase FFWD wheels again, especially considering that I’ve used several other brands without encountering these kinds of problems.

My experience with FFWD Wheels USA was excellent, The wheels arrived on time, were high-quality, and improved my bike's performance noticeably. It's a reliable choice for serious cyclists for top-notch components.

I took a bit of a chance when ordering this wheelset. I'm fussy about ratchet noise when coasting and I sold the last bike because the sound was too irritating. I put the money toward a new R5 and the FFWD wheelset. Yes, they are louder than my old 36 tooth DT Swiss but that's an unfair comparison. Second, I'm a light rider and crosswinds down some of the gaps here in Vermont push me around. There's no way to know how the wheel will handle gusts except to try them. I played it safe, bought the Raw 33, built them with 32 mm 5000 S tubeless and they're great.

5 sets so far and the brand I trust and prefer. Don’t even entertain others

The website is intuitive and easy to use. From start to finish, the communication was clear and prompt, and my order shipped quickly. Overall, an excellent experience.

After testing a few comparable sets using the same tires and pressures, the new Drift Control 240 EXP's are as advertised. If you are looking for a wheel that provides comfort and durability, then look no further. Plus you can expect excellent customer service!

Haven’t used the wheels yet but the process was great. The cap in the shipping box was a nice touch. That I’ve used!