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On Test: FFWD F2R-190 Ceramic wheels, September 19, 2008

The FFWD F2R-190 Ceramic
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The carbon tubular rim is just 20mm-deep
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Braking performance was good in the dry
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The clean rim bed offered a good base for gluing tires.
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DT Swiss' 190 Ceramic hubs form the foundation
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DT Aerolite spokes hold it all together.
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The rear wheel is laced with just 24 spokes
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The included high-leverage skewers
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