FFWD Drift Pace 2026: Carbon gravel wheels equipped with DT240 EXP hubs

A pair of carbon gravel wheels with DT240 EXP hubs

Carbon gravel wheels FFWD Drift Pace DT240 EXP 2026 These wheels are designed for racers seeking an aerodynamic advantage and stable handling at high speeds on unpaved surfaces. Their 48mm Full Carbon Clincher rims combine a 28mm hookless internal width with a 36mm external width, and are compatible with tires from 38 to 60mm.

This version is fitted with hubs DT Swiss The 240 EXP features a 36-tooth Ratchet EXP system and stainless steel cartridge bearings. Its claimed weight of 1450g per pair positions it as the lightest version of the DRIFT PACE, 80g lighter than the version equipped with FFWD N/GAGE hubs.

The rims utilize a specific carbon layup designed to increase their impact resistance. The build includes Sapim CX-Ray and CX-Sprint Straightpull spokes, with reinforced rear spokes for improved stability and durability. Tubeless rim tape is pre-installed, valves are included, and a FFWD rim bag is provided.

Positioning

Wheels designed for fast gravel

The FFWD DRIFT PACE tires are designed for gravel racing and unpaved courses where aerodynamic efficiency and high-speed stability are a priority.

Balance between speed and off-road use

The 48mm profile is combined with an internal width of 28mm to achieve aerodynamic orientation and compatibility with large section gravel tires.

Competition and exploration

The reinforced construction makes it suitable for use in racing, during long exploration outings or on rough terrain far from asphalt.

Aerodynamic profile

Rim height of 48 mm

The rims have a height of 48 mm designed to help maintain speed on fast sections.

Form LAW

The DRIFT PACE uses the LAW aerodynamic shape developed by FFWD.

External width of 36 mm

The external width of 36 mm complements the high profile and helps to adapt the shape of the wheel to modern gravel tires.

High-speed stability

The combination of the 48mm profile, rim width and compatible tires aims to maintain stable handling on fast tracks.

Reinforced carbon rims

Full Carbon Clincher Construction

The rims are made entirely of carbon and use a Full Carbon Clincher construction for clincher tires.

Specific carbon lamination

FFWD uses a carbon lamination specific to the DRIFT range in order to increase the resistance of the rims to impacts.

Designed for rough terrain

The construction is designed to withstand the stresses encountered in gravel racing, during explorations and on uneven roads.

DRIFT Design

The wheels adopt a modern silhouette and a strong visual marking specific to the DRIFT range.

Rim width

Internal width of 28 mm

The 28mm internal width is designed to work with gravel tires between 38 and 60mm.

External width of 36 mm

The external width reaches 36 mm.

Main dimensions

• Rim height: 48 mm
• Internal width: 28 mm
• External width: 36 mm

Hookless construction

Hookless rims

DRIFT PACE wheels use hookless rims without an internal retaining hook.

Compatible tires required

The assembly must be carried out with tires compatible with hookless rims.

Respecting pressure limits

The pressure used must comply with the maximum value defined by FFWD as well as any lower limit indicated by the tire manufacturer.

Maximum pressure of 3.5 bar

The maximum advertised pressure is 3.5 bar, or 50 psi.

Tires and tubeless

Tire width range: 38 to 60 mm

FFWD indicates compatibility with tires with a width between 38 and 60 mm.

Tubeless ready compatibility

The wheels are tubeless ready and come with tubeless rim tape already installed.

Tubeless valves included

The valves required for tubeless mounting are supplied with the pair.

Compatible with an inner tube

Use with inner tubes is also possible with tires compatible with hookless rims.

Incompatibility with tubular tires

The rims are not designed to accommodate tubular tires.

Hubs DT Swiss 240 EXP

Lightweight version

This version uses hubs DT Swiss 240 EXP in order to reduce the total weight of the pair.

Advertised weight of 1450 g

The pair equipped with hubs DT Swiss 240 EXP has a stated weight of 1450 g.

Configuration 2:1

The hub type is indicated with a 2:1 configuration.

Precision and responsiveness

FFWD presents the DT Swiss 240 EXP is the option for cyclists who are looking for reduced weight, high efficiency and a quick response.

Ratchet EXP System

36-tooth EXP Ratchet

The freewheel body uses a system DT Swiss 36-tooth EXP ratchet.

Rapid engagement

The mechanism is designed to ensure a quick grip when resuming pedaling.

Transmission of accelerations

The system's engagement accompanies the rigidity of the shelving during restarts and changes of pace.

Bearings

Cartridge bearings

The hubs use cartridge bearings.

Stainless steel

The bearings in this version are made of stainless steel.

Sapim Shelving

Sapim CX-Ray and CX-Sprint spokes

The wheels use a combination of Sapim CX-Ray and Sapim CX-Sprint spokes.

Straightpull assembly

The spokes use a Straightpull assembly.

24 spokes per wheel

• Front wheel: 24 spokes
• Rear wheel: 24 spokes

Reinforced rear spokes

The rear wheel receives reinforced spokes to improve its stability and durability.

Spoke nuts

Brass nuts

The assembly uses 15 mm brass nuts.

Pro Lock System

The nuts use Pro Lock technology.

Axles and braking

Disc brakes

The FFWD DRIFT PACE are designed exclusively for bikes equipped with disc brakes.

Cross axes

• Front axle: 12x100 mm
• Rear axle: 12x142 mm

Discs not included

Brake discs are not included with the pair of wheels.

Cyclist's weight and limit

1450 g per pair

The weight announced for this version DT Swiss 240 EXP is 1450 g.

Maximum weight of the cyclist

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

Made in the Netherlands

Experience since 2006

FFWD has been manufacturing carbon wheels since 2006 and states that it has produced more than 100,000 wheels according to a common standard.

Hand-finished

The wheels are finished by hand in the Netherlands with machine-assisted precision.

Centralized production

Design, assembly and shipping are all done from the same site.

Pre-shipment inspection

Each pair is checked before being sent.

Warranty and replacement in case of accident

FFWD Warranty

The source notes that FFWD wheels come with a warranty and replacement service in case of an accident. However, the exact warranty period is not specified in the DRIFT PACE information provided here.

Replacement service

In the event of a wheel being damaged in an accident, the options for coverage should be discussed with the FFWD after-sales service.

Box contents

• 1 front wheel FFWD DRIFT PACE DT Swiss 240 EXP
• 1 FFWD DRIFT PACE rear wheel DT Swiss 240 EXP
• 1 FFWD wheel cover
• Pre-installed tubeless rim tape
• Tubeless valves
• Brake discs not included

Technical specifications

General Information

• Product: FFWD DRIFT PACE wheelset DT Swiss 240 EXP
• Use: fast gravel riding and competition
• Weight: 1450 g
• Maximum cyclist weight: 120 kg
• Braking: disc
• Aerodynamic shape: LAW
• Tubeless ready compatibility: yes
• Inner tube compatibility: yes
• Compatible with tubing: no

Rims

• Type: Full Carbon Clincher
• Material: carbon
• Construction: hookless
• Height: 48 mm
• Internal width: 28 mm
• External width: 36 mm
• Tire width range: 38 to 60 mm
• Maximum pressure: 3.5 bar / 50 psi
• Impact-resistant carbon lamination

Spokes and nuts

• Spokes: Sapim CX-Ray and Sapim CX-Sprint
• Assembly: Straight pull
• Number of front spokes: 24
• Number of rear spokes: 24
• Rear wheeling: reinforced
• Nuts: 15 mm brass Pro Lock

Hubs

• Model : DT Swiss 240 EXP
• Configuration: 2:1
• Freewheel system: Ratchet EXP 36 teeth
• Bearings: stainless steel cartridges
• Front axle: 12x100 mm
• Rear axle: 12x142 mm

Included items

• Pair of front and rear wheels
• FFWD Cover
• Pre-installed tubeless rim tape
• Tubeless valves
• Discs not included

Recommended use

• Gravel competition
• Fast gravel routes
• High-speed unpaved sections
• Long trials
• Exploration on uneven terrain
• Mounts with tires from 38 to 60 mm
• Bicycles equipped with 12x100 mm and 12x142 mm axles
• Cyclists looking for the lightest version of the DRIFT PACE
• Practitioners seeking hubs DT Swiss 240 EXP

Why choose the FFWD DRIFT PACE DT Swiss 240 EXP ?

• Carbon wheels developed for fast gravel riding
• Advertised weight of 1450 g
• 48 mm aerodynamic profile
• Form LAW
• Impact-resistant carbon rims
• Full Carbon Clincher hookless construction
• Internal width of 28 mm
• External width of 36 mm
• Compatible with tires from 38 to 60 mm
• Maximum pressure of 3.5 bar or 50 psi
• Tubeless ready compatibility
• Pre-installed tubeless rim tape
• Tubeless valves included
• Hubs DT Swiss 240 EXP
• 36-tooth Ratchet EXP system
• Stainless steel cartridge bearings
• Sapim CX-Ray and CX-Sprint spokes
• 24 Straightpull spokes front and rear
• Reinforced rear spokes
• Pro Lock Brass Nuts
• 12x100mm and 12x142mm thru axles
• Maximum cyclist weight of 120 kg
• Hand-finished in the Netherlands
• FFWD cover included
• Replacement service in case of accident