Ascher Racing F28-SC V2 review: the wireless Simucube formula wheel
The Ascher Racing F28-SC V2 packs 28 inputs into a CNC-machined aluminum formula wheel that talks to a Simucube 2 base with no cable at all. It’s a deliberately simple control set in a heavy, rigid housing: buttons, two joysticks, and two paddles, with the wireless quick release doing the work that a coiled USB plug does on most rims. The “SC” in the name marks the Simucube-only variant, so this is the wheel for someone already living on a Simucube 2 base.
| Type | Formula / open-wheel wheel, Simucube wireless variant |
|---|---|
| Rim | 285 mm formula shape with molded closed grips; CNC aluminum housing, 5 mm brushed aluminum face plate, motorsport rubber grips; ~1000 g |
| Inputs | 28 total: 12 push buttons (4 guarded), 2 seven-way joysticks, 2 magnetic shift paddles. No clutch or analog paddles, no rotary encoders |
| Display | None. No onboard screen, no rev LEDs |
| Connectivity | Wireless (Simucube Wireless Wheel) over a Simucube 2 quick release (6x70 mm, M5). SC2 plug-and-play; SC1 needs a receiver module plus adapter. Locked to Simucube; a separate F28-USB version covers other bases |
| Price | ~$905 in the US; ~€585-619 in the EU. Approximate |
| Best for | Simucube 2 owners who want a premium, cable-free, CNC-aluminum formula wheel with simple, bombproof controls |
Who it’s for
Section titled “Who it’s for”A Simucube 2 owner who wants motorsport-grade build and a clean wireless swap, and doesn’t need a screen or a wall of rotaries.
Buy it if:
- You run a Simucube 2 base and want truly cable-free wheel swaps.
- You want a CNC-aluminum housing with rubber grips over carbon and suede.
- You want a control set you can work by feel: buttons, two joysticks, two paddles, nothing to misread mid-corner.
Not the one if you want an onboard display and rev LEDs (look at the MOZA FSR2) or you run a non-Simucube base and don’t want to buy the separate USB version (the Simagic FX Pro fits its own ecosystem instead).
Build and feel
Section titled “Build and feel”Machined aluminum throughout. The housing is CNC-machined automotive aluminum in a black anodized finish, fronted by a 5 mm brushed aluminum plate, with motorsport rubber hand grips. No carbon fiber, suede, or leather. At roughly 1000 g it carries the heft and rigidity of real cockpit hardware, and the 285 mm formula shape uses molded closed grips rather than a round rim.
Buttons, joysticks, paddles. The control set is 28 inputs: 12 mappable push buttons with a firm tactile click, 4 of them under protective guards, plus two 7-way joysticks that handle directional, push, and rotary actions. Two magnetic CNC-aluminum shift paddles round it out. There are no clutch or analog paddles and no standalone rotary encoders, so everything on the face is meant to be found by feel.
Cable-free swaps. On a Simucube 2 base the wheel runs over Simucube Wireless Wheel technology, so the quick release carries power and signal with no coiled USB. Latency stays low, a swap takes a second, and a single 14250 lithium cell lasts about 2-3 years before it needs replacing.
Watch-outs
Section titled “Watch-outs”- Minimalist control set. Buttons, two joysticks, and two paddles is the whole roster. With no clutch or analog paddles and no rotary dials, the mid-race adjustments that other wheels map to dedicated encoders all live on the two joysticks here.
- No display, no rev LEDs. Nothing onboard reads telemetry. You rely on the base’s shift lights or a dash app, which is fine on a rig with a separate display and limiting on a bare desk.
- Locked to Simucube. The SC version is native on Simucube 2 and needs an extra receiver plus adapter on a Simucube 1. Owners of Fanatec, MOZA, Simagic, or Asetek bases have to buy the separate F28-USB instead.
- Premium price for a simple wheel. At ~$905 the cost goes to the CNC build and the wireless integration, with few features for the money. A cheaper formula wheel with a screen makes sense if you want controls over materials.
Alternatives to consider
Section titled “Alternatives to consider”- Simagic FX Pro: ~$549, formula, with an onboard display and rev LEDs if you want telemetry on the wheel.
- MOZA FSR2: ~$649, formula, adds a screen, shift LEDs, and analog clutch paddles for the MOZA ecosystem.
- Fanatec ClubSport Formula V2.5 X: ~$390, formula, the cheaper route to a feature-rich formula rim with a display.
- Cube Controls CSX-3: ~$1229, formula, a step up in size and control count if budget isn’t the limit.
Confirm your base is a Simucube 2 before ordering the SC version, then check the quick-release and cross-brand guide to see which wheels fit if you ever switch bases.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Ascher F28-SC V2 work on bases other than Simucube?
Not this version. The SC variant is locked to the Simucube wireless ecosystem. It's plug-and-play on a Simucube 2 base, and a Simucube 1 needs an extra receiver module plus an adapter. For a Fanatec, MOZA, Simagic, or Asetek base, buy the separate F28-USB version instead, or pick a wheel that matches your base in the quick-release and cross-brand guide.
Does the F28-SC V2 have a display or shift lights?
No. There's no onboard screen and no rev LEDs. Shift cues come from your base's LEDs or an in-sim/SimHub dash. If you want shift lights on the wheel itself, the MOZA FSR2 and Simagic FX Pro build them in.
How does the wireless connection work, and what about battery?
It uses Simucube Wireless Wheel technology over the Simucube 2 quick release, so every input crosses the gap with no coiled USB cable. Power comes from a single 14250 lithium cell rated for roughly 2-3 years, so there's nothing to charge between sessions.
Ascher F28-SC V2 or MOZA FSR2?
Depends on your base and whether you want a screen. The F28-SC V2 is the pick if you run Simucube 2 and want a bombproof CNC-aluminum wheel with no cable. The MOZA FSR2 is ~$649, adds an onboard display and rev LEDs, and fits the MOZA ecosystem. They run on different bases, so the base you own usually decides it.