Tag: Gravel Wheels
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RidingGravel.com Reviews FLO G700 Gravel Wheel
Riding gravel spent several months with the FLO G700 gravel wheels and have delivered three awesome reviews. The three-part review includes The Introduction, The Checkpoint, and At The Finish reviews. Highlights from each review are below. The Introduction “After a two plus hour ride in heavy cross winds and a bit of head wind and…
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The Fastest Cycling Wheels Optimize Rim Width & Rim Depth
For bike wheels, is deeper always faster? Most people believe that a deeper cycling wheel automatically makes a faster cycling wheel. A deep section wheel is on almost every performance cyclist’s wish list. For years, we’ve stated that the fastest cycling wheels optimize both width and depth. Until recently, we haven’t been able to show…
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Which 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? Why do both fit on a gravel bike? Why would you pick one over the other when gravel riding? If you’ve ever wondered why for any of these questions then this article is for you. …
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Fast, 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 a result of the deep carbon profile of the G700 and G650, we discovered that they was a very stable wheel. The key to this stability is vibration management through our rim profiles. All of…
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Why 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 rolling resistance, discuss why lowering it is so important, and walk you through the math that shows why going faster increases rolling resistance. The Watts Consumed By Rolling Resistance Let’s review the equation that calculates…
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Three 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 may be thinking that a deep gravel wheel doesn’t make sense since there is no way a gravel wheel could be aerodynamic with such aggressive tire treads. But, with lots of research, testing and design,…
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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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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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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #13 – On Road Rolling Resistance
We had two questions when we started designing the gravel wheel series; one, “can a gravel wheel be aerodynamic?” and two, “Can we design a rim that lowers rolling resistance?” In Part 12 of the Gravel Wheel Design Journey, we showed we could improve the aerodynamic efficiency of a gravel wheel and save you 5-6…
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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #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 a gravel wheel with gravel tires could be aerodynamic and this was the test that would prove it. What We Tested We tested the FLO G700 and FLO G650 against traditional gravel wheels. Traditional gravel…
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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #11 Can Gravel Wheels Be Aero?
Can Gravel Wheels Be Aerodynamic? We at FLO have a founding belief that aerodynamic cycling wheels for road and triathlon can be affordable. Since aerodynamics are part of our roots, one of the first questions we asked when designing the gravel wheels was, “Can gravel wheels be aerodynamic?” We observed gravel events like the Dirty…
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FLO Gravel Wheel Design #10 Working With UNLV
Creating A Partnership Part 9 of the Gravel Wheel design journey was a recap of our trip out to Calgary to work with AeroLab. We left Calgary knowing we had a sensor and the ability to measure Crr and CdA on road. We now needed a research team to help us refine the testing protocol…