Author: Jon Thornham
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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #3 Understanding Tire Height & Width
The rolling resistance of cycling tires has been studied extensively. There are great websites dedicated to rolling resistance testing for tires. Tom Anhalt, runs a blog called Blather ‘bout Bikes that describes a rolling resistance testing protocol in great detail if you are interested. Tom helped us with a study we did in 2016 where…
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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #2 The Importance Of Tire Pressure
In 2015, when we redesigned our road and tri-wheels, we studied the relationship between tire pressure and aerodynamics. Our thought was that a change in tire pressure would affect the tire size and shape, and therefore affect the aerodynamic performance of the wheel. To test this, we needed an accurate pump. Here is a video about this…
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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #1 What Makes A Great Gravel Wheel?
In April 2017, we dropped news that we were developing a gravel wheel and then there was silence for a while. We want to catch you up to speed on what we’ve been working on and take you on the rest of the ride with us. Update: The Gravel Wheels ARE ready for purchase with…
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Wind Tunnel Results and Cycling Wheel Aerodynamics Tutorial
Legacy Article: The data discussed in this article is taken from our previous generation of wheels. Introduction When we set out on our journey to design aerodynamic cycling wheels, we asked ourselves, “what makes a wheel aerodynamic?” We soon learned there wasn’t a real answer. After hours of research, computational fluid dynamics testing, and…
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How to Build a Road Bike, The Complete Guide by FLO Cycling
Hello All, We have been working on a free eBook for the past month. We’ve put together a complete guide on how to build a road bike from the ground up. Here’s what you get. A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by…
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How to Build a Road Bike #1 Installing the Bottom Bracket
This is Step 1 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. To gain access to all 15 steps immediately, visit www.flocycling.com/buildabie.php to download the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures are courtesy of…
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How to Build a Road Bike #2 Install the Crankset & Pedals
This is Step 2 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. There is a free eBook available that gives you instant access to the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures…
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CFD Post Processing: A Matthew N. Godo Interview
It’s not often you get the opportunity to sit down with a true expert in a field, someone who is pioneering a movement in an industry. We’re very grateful to have been given one of these opportunities. Anyone who has spent time looking into cycling wheel aerodynamics has most likely come across the brilliant…
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How to Build a Road Bike #3 Install Fork, Stem & Handlebar
This is Step 3 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. There is a free eBook available that gives you instant access to the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures are…
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How to Build a Road Bike #4 Hanging the Derailleurs
This is Step 4 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. There is a free eBook available that gives you instant access to the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures…
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How to Build a Road Bike Step 5, Installing your Saddle
This is Step 5 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. There is a free eBook available that gives you instant access to the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures…
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How to Build a Road Bike Step 6, Installing your Shifters
This is Step 6 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. There is a free eBook available that gives you instant access to the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures…
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How to Build a Road Bike #7 Install your Cassette & Wheels
This is Step 7 of a multi-part series on how to build a road bike. There is a free eBook available that gives you instant access to the following: A FREE 43 page Full Color eBook – Available in PDF and iBook Format (iPhone/iPad) 15 FREE HD Step by Step Videos 110 FREE Full Color Pictures NOTE* All Park Tool pictures…