The Fastest Cycling Wheels Optimize Both Rim Width & Rim Depth
For bike wheels, is deeper always faster? Most people believe that a deeper cycling wheel automatically makes a faster cycling […]
Read MoreWhich Gravel Wheel Is Best? 700c vs 650b
Why are there two wheel sizes in gravel cycling? What is the difference between a 700c and 650b gravel wheel? […]
Read MoreFast, Stable Gravel Wheels Thanks To A Leaf Spring Effect
In 2020, we released the world’s first deep-section carbon gravel wheels that were optimized for aerodynamics and rolling resistance. As […]
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 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 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 MoreFLO Gravel Wheel Design Journey Part 13 – On Road Rolling Resistance Results
We had two questions when we started designing the gravel wheel series; one, “can a gravel wheel be aerodynamic?” and […]
Read MoreFLO Gravel Wheel Design Journey Part 12 – The A2 Wind Tunnel Results
From an aerodynamic perspective, the wind tunnel is the ultimate test of any product. Our goal was to show that […]
Read MoreFLO Gravel Wheel Design Journey Part 11 – Can Gravel Wheels Be Aerodynamic? – Tire Scanning & CFD
Can Gravel Wheels Be Aerodynamic? A founding belief that we at FLO have, is that aerodynamic cycling wheels for road […]
Read MoreFLO Gravel Wheel Design Journey Part 10 – Working With UNLV – How Part 3
Creating A Partnership Part 9 of the Gravel Wheel design journey was a recap of our trip out to Calgary […]
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