Measuring Wheel Vibration – Speed Is Key
The last time we wrote about vibration we talked about our work with rollers. We were noting how the rollers […]
Read MoreWhy Rolling Resistance Makes You Slower The Faster You Go
A few weeks ago, we showed how rolling resistance and aerodynamics are affected by speed. Today, we look specifically at […]
Read MoreThree Reasons Why You Need Deep Profile Gravel Wheels
In early 2020, we released the world’s first deep profile gravel wheels– which means, gravel wheels that are aero. You […]
Read MoreFive Reasons Why Your Next Carbon Wheels Need To Be FLO All Sport Wheels
We’ve written volumes on selecting great cycling wheels and what you need to consider. In this article, we are going […]
Read MoreAerodynamics And Rolling Resistance At Different Rider Speeds
I was recently working on a problem to determine the number of watts required to overcome aerodynamic drag and rolling […]
Read MoreCarbon Fiber Vs. Aluminum Rim Braking
Have you heard any of these statements when talking about carbon wheels? Carbon rims are only for racing. Carbon rims […]
Read MoreQuick Release Vs Thru Axle Skewers: Pros & Cons
Last week we discussed the differences between Quick Release (QR) and Thru Axle skewers. Why would you want to pick […]
Read MoreWhat Is The Difference Between Quick Release And Thru Axle?
For years, connecting a wheel to a bike was a simple process that used quick release skewers to connect your […]
Read MoreYour Guide To Buying Used FLO Wheels – Pros & Cons
The other day, I received a phone call from a customer buying a used FLO wheel. After a few questions, […]
Read MoreVibration & Rollers
When studying rolling resistance while designing the FLO All Sport and Gravel wheel lines, we used rollers as well as […]
Read MoreVibration & The 3-Axis Of Acceleration
Recently, we’ve been measuring vibration in wheels, and building on the complexity of the measurements we are gathering to further […]
Read MoreMeasuring Vibration In Different Locations
Last week we observed the natural frequency of different tires, wheels, weights, and wheel location. For those tests, we used […]
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