Originally Posted by
ArgoMan
Getting into my new build. Light steel frame, steel fork (Soma).
Rim brakes or disc brakes? Is this your vintage steel frame? If so, most likely rim brakes.
Originally Posted by
ArgoMan
BUT, I did see a set of "Fast Forward Tyro Clincher Carbons" at ProBikeKit for $679. Seems like a decent price with good reviews.
You saw these:
Fast Forward Tyro Carbon Clincher Disc Brake Wheelset | ProBikeKit.com
These are the original Tyro, for disc brakes and XDR; you will need to replace the freehub body if you want to run any cassette other than an SRAM 12 speed. That is a great price, potential compatibility issues aside.
Originally Posted by
ArgoMan
Any opinion or info on the Fast Forward brand?
I recently bought these:
FFWD Wheels F4R 45mm Tubeless Carbon Clincher Wheel Set (ffwdusa.com)
I like them very much but they have been discontinued. FFWD's current entry level model is the Tyro II, available in both disc brake and rim brake (RB) model, which are currently on sale:
FFWD Wheels TYRO II 45mm Rim Brake Carbon Clincher Wheel Set (ffwdusa.com)
As I mentioned in one of your other threads, assuming that your steel frame uses the rim brakes, the issue is whether the frame would clear a wider wheel and tire combination.