FFWD TYRO Carbon Wheels: Wider Rims, New Hubs, Same Price
FFWD's updated TYRO carbon wheelset gets a wider rim, new in-house hubs, and drops 100g—all at the same €1,099 price. Here's what actually matters.
FFWD's third-generation TYRO wheelset is a straightforward update to a wheel that's always been about doing the basics well without asking you to refinance your bike. The new version gets a wider rim, an in-house hub platform, and drops about 100 grams—all while holding the price at €1,099.
The rim is now 23mm internal (31mm external) and 45mm deep. That wider internal width matters if you're running 28–32mm tires, which most of us are at this point. A 23mm internal rim lets those tires sit with a rounder profile, which improves cornering feel and reduces the risk of burping at lower pressures. FFWD says the wheel supports tires from 25mm up to 45mm, which pushes it into all-road territory. The 45mm depth is still conservative enough that you're not white-knuckling descents in crosswinds.
The new N/LITE hub is the other significant change. It's a ratchet-style engagement system, which is reliable and easier to service than a lot of pawl designs. The bearings are steel cartridge units in standard sizes—6902, 26157, 6802—which means you can replace them yourself without hunting down proprietary parts. Freehub options cover Shimano HG, SRAM XDR, Campagnolo, and Microspline. The hub borrows design principles from FFWD's higher-end N/GAGE platform, though I can't verify how much of that trickles down in terms of actual engagement speed or bearing preload.
Here's the catch: at 1,575 grams for the set, these aren't featherweight race wheels. They're 100 grams lighter than the previous TYRO, but you're still looking at a wheel built for durability and versatility over pure climbing performance. The 24-spoke count (front and rear, 2-cross lacing) and Sapim Sprint spokes suggest FFWD prioritized long-term reliability, which makes sense for a wheel aimed at riders who want one set that handles everything from fast group rides to rough pavement.
If you're a rider who needs a single wheelset that won't punish you for running wider tires or venturing onto gravel, and you don't want to spend north of €1,500, the TYRO is worth considering. Just know you're trading outright weight savings for a wheel that's more likely to survive a few seasons of mixed use without constant truing or bearing replacements.
