FFWD Falcon RS 2026: a rear wheel designed for triathlon

A tubeless-ready rear wheel designed for triathlon

The carbon lenticular rear wheel FFWD Falcon RS FFWD Ratchet DISC 2026 is designed for triathletes and time trial specialists looking for the lightest disc wheel in the FFWD range. With a claimed weight of only 899 g, it combines a Full Carbon Clincher construction, a Hollow Core internal structure and CeramicSpeed bearings.

Its lenticular shape is designed to maximize aerodynamic efficiency in races where every second counts. The carbon fiber construction around a PMI (polymethacrylimide) foam core aims to achieve a high stiffness-to-weight ratio, precise power transmission, and stable behavior at high speeds and in crosswinds.

The hooked rim has an internal width of 23 mm and an external width of 28 mm. It is compatible with tubeless-ready or clincher setups, for tires between 25 and 32 mm. The FFWD Ratchet DISC hub uses a 36-tooth ratchet system and CeramicSpeed cartridge bearings.

Positioning

Lenticular racing wheel

The FFWD FALCON RS DISC is designed for triathletes and time trial riders looking for a rear wheel developed around speed and efficiency.

FFWD's fastest and lightest model

FFWD presents the FALCON RS as its fastest and lightest lenticular wheel to date.

Seeking maximum performance

This wheel is aimed at athletes who want to limit weight while benefiting from a competition-oriented carbon lenticular construction.

Weight

899 g

The advertised weight for the complete rear wheel is 899g.

Ultra-lightweight construction

This mass places the FALCON RS among the lenticular wheels designed for cyclists who place particular importance on the weight of their equipment.

Stiffness-to-weight ratio

The Hollow Core structure with PMI foam core is developed to achieve high rigidity without excessive increase in mass.

Lenticular shape

Profile fully closed

The wheel adopts a lenticular shape, with no visible spokes between the hub and the rim.

Aerodynamic orientation

This architecture is designed to limit airflow disturbances around the rear wheel during fast races.

Maintaining speed

The design aims to promote efficiency on long rolling sections and routes where maintaining a high speed is a priority.

Hollow Core Construction

Advanced hollow core

The FALCON RS uses the Hollow Core construction developed by FFWD.

PMI Foam

The structure incorporates a PMI foam core, or polymethacrylimide, placed between the carbon fiber side walls.

Carbon sandwich walls

The carbon side panels surround the foam to form a rigid and lightweight structure.

Wheel rigidity

This construction is designed to provide high rigidity during sustained pedaling phases.

Power transmission

Rigid structure

The wheel's stiffness-to-weight ratio aims to limit deformations when the cyclist applies significant power.

Response during acceleration

The structure is designed to precisely transmit forces during restarts and changes of pace.

Competitive efficiency

The combination of carbon construction, the Ratchet hub and CeramicSpeed bearings aims to efficiently convert the cyclist's power into speed.

Stability

High-speed behavior

The structure of the FALCON RS is designed to maintain stable behavior as speed increases.

Stability in crosswinds

FFWD indicates that the Hollow Core construction provides significant stability in crosswind conditions.

Piloting precision

The wheel's rigidity also aims to maintain a precise response during changes in trajectory.

Carbon rim

Full Carbon Clincher

The rim uses a Full Carbon Clincher construction designed for clincher tires.

Hook design

Unlike a hookless rim, the FALCON RS uses a hook profile to retain the tire beads.

Compatibility with different mounting options

This design allows the use of a tubeless ready setup or a tire with an inner tube.

Incompatible casings

The wheel is not designed to accommodate tubular tires.

Rim width

Internal width of 23 mm

The internal width of 23 mm is suitable for modern road tires with a relatively wide section.

External width of 28 mm

The rim has an external width of 28 mm.

Transition between the tire and the rim

FFWD indicates that these dimensions allow wide tires to fit more aerodynamically and more securely on the rim.

Compatible tires

Minimum width of 25 mm

The minimum tire width recommended by FFWD is 25 mm.

Range of 25 to 32 mm

The wheel is compatible with tires with a width between 25 and 32 mm.

• Minimum recommended width: 25 mm
• Maximum width indicated: 32 mm

Choice depending on the bike and its use

The tire width must also be selected according to the clearance available on the frame, the type of riding, and the recommendations of the tire manufacturer.

Tubeless ready compatibility

Tubeless setup

The FALCON RS is tubeless ready compatible with a suitable tire, valve, rim tape and sealant.

Assembly with inner tube

The wheel can also accommodate a tire used with an inner tube.

Maximum pressure

The maximum advertised pressure is 7.6 bar, or 110 psi.

Respecting the system's limits

The actual pressure used must comply with the lowest value indicated by FFWD, the tire manufacturer and the inner tube manufacturer if applicable.

FFWD Ratchet Disc Hub

Specific hub for lenticular wheel

The FALCON RS uses an FFWD Ratchet DISC hub designed for this rear wheel architecture.

36-tooth Ratchet System

The freewheel body receives a 36-tooth Ratchet mechanism.

Rapid engagement

This system is designed to ensure a quick grip when resuming pedaling.

Transmission of reminders

The mechanism complements the rigidity of the wheel during accelerations and changes in pace.

CeramicSpeed Bearings

Cartridge bearings

The hub is equipped with CeramicSpeed cartridge bearings.

Low friction

These bearings are used to reduce internal friction in the hub.

Mechanical efficiency

Reducing rolling resistance aims to preserve the power transmitted to the wheel.

Braking

Disc brake

The FFWD FALCON RS is designed exclusively for a disc brake system.

Disc not included

The brake disc is not included with the wheel.

Rear axle

12x142 mm thru-axle

The wheel is compatible with frames using a 12x142mm rear thru axle.

Compatibility check

The compatibility of the frame, transmission, freehub body and braking system must be checked before assembly.

Association with a front wheel

Recommended compatibility with RAW 77

FFWD recommends pairing the FALCON RS with a RAW 77 front wheel to create a performance package for triathlon and time trials.

Maximum weight of the cyclist

120 kg limit

The maximum weight of the cyclist indicated by FFWD is 120 kg.

Made in the Netherlands

Carbon wheel manufacturing since 2006

FFWD has been building carbon wheels since 2006.

Over 100,000 wheels produced

The brand states that it has manufactured more than 100,000 wheels according to a consistent production standard.

Hand-finished

The wheel is finished by hand in the Netherlands with machine-assisted precision.

Centralized production

Design, manufacturing and shipping are carried out from the same site in order to maintain control over the different stages.

Pre-shipment inspection

Each wheel is checked before being sent.

Guarantee

Initial two-year warranty

FFWD guarantees its products for a period of two years from the date of purchase.

Three-year extension

Registering the wheel with FFWD allows you to obtain an additional year and extend the total warranty period to three years.

Replacement service in case of accident

Specific support

FFWD offers a service for cyclists who have damaged their wheel in an accident.

Study by the after-sales service

The possibilities for replacement or support should be examined directly with the FFWD service.

Box contents

• 1 rear wheel FFWD FALCON RS DISC FCC
• 1 FFWD wheel cover
• 1 90° valve adapter
• Protective stickers for the valve opening
• Brake disc not included

Valve adapter

90° adapter included

The lenticular shape limits direct access to the valve. A 90° adapter is therefore provided to facilitate tire inflation.

Opening protection

Protective stickers are included to cover the opening providing access to the valve.

Technical specifications

General Information

• Product: FFWD FALCON RS DISC FCC rear wheel
• Use: triathlon and time trial
• Type: Lenticular rear wheel
• Weight: 899 g
• Maximum cyclist weight: 120 kg
• Aerodynamic shape: lenticular
• Braking: disc
• Tubeless ready compatibility: yes
• Inner tube compatibility: yes
• Compatible with tubing: no

Construction

• Rim type: Full Carbon Clincher
• Material: carbon
• Rim profile: hooked
• Internal structure: Hollow Core
• Core: PMI foam - polymethacrylimide
• Side walls: carbon fibers

Rims and tires

• Internal width: 23 mm
• External width: 28 mm
• Tire range: 25 to 32 mm
• Minimum recommended width: 25 mm
• Maximum pressure: 7.6 bar / 110 psi

Hub

• Model: FFWD Ratchet DISC
• Freewheel system: 36-tooth ratchet
• Bearings: CeramicSpeed cartridges
• Axle: 12x142 mm

Included items

• FALCON RS DISC FCC rear wheel
• FFWD Wheel Cover
• 90° valve adapter
• Protective stickers for the valve opening
• Brake disc not included

Recommended use

• Triathlon
• Time trial
• Fast tracks
• Trials on rolling terrain
• Cyclists looking for an 899g disc wheel
• Tubeless ready setups
• Mounts with inner tubes
• Tires from 25 to 32 mm
• Bicycles with disc brakes
• Frames using a 12x142 mm rear axle
• Pairing with a FFWD RAW 77 front wheel

Why choose the FFWD FALCON RS rear wheel ?

• The fastest and lightest lenticular wheel in the FFWD range
• Advertised weight of only 899 g
• Developed for triathlon and time trials
• Full Carbon Clincher Construction
• Hollow Core Structure
• PMI foam core
• Carbon fiber side panels
• High stiffness-to-weight ratio
• Precise power transmission
• Stability designed for high speeds
• Stable behavior indicated by crosswind
• Lenticular aerodynamic shape
• Hooked rim
• Internal width of 23 mm
• External width of 28 mm
• Compatible with tires from 25 to 32 mm
• Tubeless ready compatibility
• Inner tube compatibility
• Maximum pressure of 7.6 bar or 110 psi
• FFWD Ratchet Disc Hub
• 36-tooth Ratchet System
• Low-friction CeramicSpeed bearings
• 12x142 mm rear thru-axle
• Maximum cyclist weight of 120 kg
• 90° valve adapter included
• FFWD wheel cover included
• Hand-finished in the Netherlands
• Extendable warranty to three years after registration
• Replacement service in case of accident