Category: Carbon Bike Wheels
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Using Bike Tires as Shocks on Gravel Terrain and Rough Roads
Mountain bikes have shocks to help absorb obstacles on the trail. Roads do not usually contain those obstacles so no shocks are needed on road bikes. What about gravel? Cycling shocks were heavily debated for several years through the “Frankenbike” phase and the bikes people rode in the early gravel days were entertaining. Ultimately, the…
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How Psychology Impacts Wheel Selection In Cycling
Here’s a scenario: You are getting ready for a race and decide to buy race wheels. You check out wheels and see that FLO’s fastest wheel set up is the front FLO 77 AS and the FLO DISC. You want the fastest wheels so you buy them. Now, it’s race day and you’re beginning the…
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The Best Cycling Tires Are Like A Three Legged Stool
Which bike tires are best? What are the fastest bike tires? Over the years we’ve done a lot of work with tires. I’ve learned that there are three key elements that make the best and fastest tires for cyclists, which I compare to a three legged stool. The three legs together provide support and stability,…
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FLO’s new 2021 Carbon Wheelset Guide Launched
We are excited to launch our Carbon Wheelset Guide for cyclists seeking the best in carbon bike wheels. Take a peek at the new article 2021 Carbon Wheelset Guide. We believe educated cyclists make smarter purchases. This guide covers every aspect from the wheels parts, to performance, to history, and usage. If you are looking…
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The FLO 77 AS – A Deep, Fast, & Stable Wheel
A few weeks ago we wrote an article that highlighted the FLO 64 AS and discussed its versatility as a cycling wheel. That article was prompted by one of the most frequent questions we get asked: “What wheels are best for me?” This time, we are going to highlight the FLO 77 AS. As I…
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The FLO 64 AS – A Versatile Carbon Wheel
The most common question we get at FLO is about wheel selection. When we started the company, we were known as a triathlon company, but over the last few years, we’ve transitioned to being more of an overall cycling company with strong roots still in triathlon. Our wheels are made for triathlon and road, and…
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Five Reasons To Get 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 to talk specifically about our own products and why they need to be the next wheels you ride. Enjoy! It is true that more bikes ship with carbon wheels now than at any point in…
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Carbon 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 are not safe when braking on long descents because they melt. Carbon rims are not as tough as aluminum rims. Carbon rims have poor braking performance when compared to aluminum rims. We’ve heard them, too.…
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Quick 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 one or the other for your wheelset? Today we are talking about the pros and cons of each type and the bike systems they work with. Let’s get started. A Quick History Quick-release skewers were…
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What 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 wheels. Today, there are options, and attaching a wheel to a bike can be confusing and somewhat puzzling to figure out. Along with different attachment types, hub spacing—or the width of your hub—is different for different…
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Your 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, I found out that the original price he had been told was not accurate, and he had paid too much for this wheel. Shortly before that, I received an email from a customer who had…
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Understanding Which Freehub You Need, What They Are Used For
When FLO began in 2011, your choices of freehub were pretty simple: Shimano/SRAM or Campagnolo. Today, more freehub options mean more questions. This article answers some of them: What is a freehub? What is its purpose? What kind of freehub do I have? It will also help you determine which option is best for you.…
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Hooked vs. Hookless Rims
What is the difference and what is all the fuss about? This article will walk you through what hooked and hookless rims are, why there are two options, the pros and cons of each, and what we are doing at FLO. Let’s get started. The Difference Between Hooked & Hookless Rims The definitions and descriptions…