{"product_id":"metron-tfw-disc-tl-rear-wheel","title":"Vision Metron TFW Disc TL Rear Wheel","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Metron TFW is Vision's disc wheel for time trial and triathlon racing, built to be The Fastest Wheel in the World Tour. It's a rear-only wheel: a monocoque 3K carbon fiber disc construction that eliminates spokes entirely, cutting drag at the yaw angles riders hold during sustained TT efforts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the TFW apart in the disc wheel category is that it's artisan-built by hand rather than mass-molded, with an ultra-light paint finish chosen specifically to improve aerodynamics rather than just appearance. Four sealed cartridge bearings — ceramic, to minimize mechanical drag — keep rolling resistance low, and the wheel ships tubeless-ready so riders aren't locked into tubular setups to get the aero benefit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime trial and triathlon racers who use a disc wheel on the rear and want a hand-built carbon option rather than a mass-produced one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRiders already running TA12x142 rear thru-axle spacing — this wheel is not compatible with other axle standards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot the right choice for road racing or training use, or for riders who need QR compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to Look For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreehub choice: ships with an alloy Shimano 11-speed freehub; SRAM XDR is available separately, so confirm your drivetrain before ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAxle compatibility: TA12x142 only — check your frame's rear spacing before buying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTire setup: tubeless-ready clincher, so budget for tubeless valves and tape if you don't already run tubeless (both are included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monocoque 3K carbon fiber construction forms the rim and disc fairing as a single piece rather than a separate rim laced to a disc cover, which is what allows the wheel to hit its weight and stiffness targets while keeping the aero shaping intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBearings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four sealed cartridge bearings use a ceramic build to cut rolling resistance versus steel bearings, which matters most in a TT wheel because every watt not lost to friction goes straight to sustained speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHub and brake mount:\u003c\/strong\u003e A CNC-machined aluminum hub with a centerlock rotor mount keeps the wheel disc-brake specific, so it's built for current-generation TT and triathlon bikes rather than older rim-brake frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1,050 grams for the tubeless-ready clincher build, the TFW is light for a disc wheel, which is normally the heaviest wheel in a rider's quiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRider Intent Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiggest strengths: hand-built 3K carbon monocoque construction and ceramic bearings in a disc wheel that weighs 1,050 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradeoffs: rear-only, TA12x142 axle spacing only, and a premium price point that reflects the artisan build process\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat makes it different: most disc wheels are mass-molded; this one is handcrafted with an aero-tuned paint finish, which is unusual at this weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Victory Bicycle Studio, we point serious TT and triathlon racers toward the Metron TFW when they've already dialed in their axle spacing and freehub — it's a focused, single-purpose wheel, and it does that one job at a high level.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53690964640051,"sku":"710-0118004030","price":4410.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0981\/3685\/0739\/files\/media_4b64de26-8e34-42be-bbed-6241d17d95c6.jpg?v=1782441081","url":"https:\/\/victorybicyclestudio.com\/products\/metron-tfw-disc-tl-rear-wheel","provider":"Victory Bicycle Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}