Tag: FLO Research & Development
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A2 Wind Tunnel Tire Study Part 2
Legacy Article: The data discussed in this article is taken from our previous generation of wheels. In Part 1 of this series, we looked at the aerodynamic drag created by different tires on a front FLO 60 Carbon Clincher wheel. As many of you know, when searching for the fastest tire, aerodynamic drag is only…
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FLO Cycling – Our Next Adventure – Gravel Wheels
Why do businesses start? The list of reasons is endless. For us, the desire to start FLO revolved around solving a problem. That problem was that good quality cycling wheels were expensive. We wanted to produce a cycling wheel that was as good as the best in the industry but cut the cost by up…
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Carbon Clincher Brake Track Testing
If you’ve been researching carbon clinchers, you’ve likely come across a thread on a forum where someone has melted their wheels while braking. That’s a scary thought. Do all carbon clinchers melt? The quick answer is no. We’ve done a lot a testing to ensure our new Carbon Clinchers pass safety standards so you won’t…
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What is a Net Drag Reduction Value
LEGACY POST: This is a legacy blog post. Net Drag Reduction Value has been replaced by Total Power. Total Power uses Net Drag Reduction Value. This post also discusses old generations of wheels. We’ve always believed in trying to be as realistic as possible when estimating time savings for a given wheel. To do this we…