Category: Road Bike Wheels

  • The Secrets Behind The Best Spokes for Cycling Wheels

    All FLO Wheels (minus the FLO DISC) use Sapim CX-Ray spokes because of their aerodynamic properties. The FLO DISC uses Sapim Laser Spokes since the spokes do not encounter the air.  However, the real magic of a Sapim CX-Ray is its strength and durability which leads to few broken spokes, limited truing, and a long…


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    Road Bike Spokes: Frequently Asked Questions

    Most road bike wheelsets feature spokes. But what do you really know about these “wires” that play such an integral part of your bicycle riding experience? Why spoked wheels? Something must connect a bike hub to the rim. Every spoke serves the fundamental purpose of linking the hub to the rim. The tensioned wire-spoke wheel…


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    Road Cycling Wheels For Winter Riding

    Can you use your carbon road bike wheels during the winter? Should you use training wheels for the offseason? Which wheels are best for winter riding? These are all great questions, the answers to which depend on factors that include your weather during winter, snow control methods (if you get snow), temperature range, your brake…


  • FLO Releases Guide to Help Road Cyclists Pick Best Wheels

    We are excited to announce the 2021 Road Bike Wheel Guide. The guide aims to help cyclists in road disciplines learn more about road bike wheels. The guide covers the full gambit of questions and concerns road racers and road recreational cyclists have about wheels. With over 650 FLO Factory Team riders racing on FLO…