Author: Jon Thornham

Years ago, tubeless tires had little to offer triathletes, but today it’s the popular choice, and for good reason.  Tubeless and Mechanical Efficiency No wasted watts. How can going tubeless make you faster? Tubeless tires have lower rolling resistance values compared to butyl tubed tires. And lower rolling resistance makes you more efficient, which saves…

Tire pressure seems to be personal. It makes sense, given that the tire pressure you should be riding takes into account your tire, your bike, your weight, and the road you’re riding on. But we often find the rider isn’t taking all those variables into account but inflating based on old theories or feel instead.…

“You complete me.” This is what I envision when thinking about wheel/tire combinations. Not really, but choosing the right tire for your wheel does matter. We’ve spent countless hours in the wind tunnel, talking to experts, and understanding the nuances of tires and how they can affect your ride. We’ve designed our wheels with specific…

“Lower your rolling resistance” doesn’t slide off the tongue as well as “be aero” but it’s just as important!  Rolling Resistance and Mechanical Efficiency No wasted watts is our new motto. The higher the rolling resistance, the more energy (heat and sound) produced, the more watts wasted, therefore, if we lower rolling resistance, fewer watts…

Aerodynamics is important for you as a cyclist because regardless of how fast you are on the bike, understanding how to be more “aero” will save you minutes on your triathlon. You’ve probably heard a number of things about aerodynamics over the years, plus some of those aero myths, but I’d like you to read…

Let’s start with the number one thing we want you to know: The goal for any cyclist is to use the watts you put into pedals to move you forward, efficiently. Aerodynamics, rolling resistance, watts, etc, all fall into the “being faster efficiently” category but they don’t matter much if you don’t understand why they…

“Which wheels are best for me?” is by far the most asked question I receive. Wheel selection can be overwhelming. There are so many options. So, if you’re reading this and wondering, “which wheels are best for me?” I got you. Front Wheel A front wheel has a steering axis allowing the wheel to turn.…

First things first, let me introduce myself and give you a little history on FLO.  My name is Jon Thornham, Cofounder, CEO, head engineer, all the things, at FLO. I was born and raised in Canada and moved to Las Vegas, Nevada full time after University. I am a mechanical engineer by trade and entrepreneur…