BMANX wrote:
OK I was always wondering what the big deal was with FLO wheels. There was no way that I was going to wait to buy these online and hope I got in on a buy. That was then and this is now.
I was able to buy a pair of FLO30 wheels for a great price and took them out for a 2 hour ride yesterday. These wheels are amazing. So much so that I am now thinking that I need another pair and they will be FLO60's with a cover most likely. WOW.
I did my normal ride and there is a long descent that I do where I pedal up to 45 km and then tuck and coast. I hit the fastest speed (75 km+) I have ever hit on the descent. I have ridden this at least 50 times and never hit the speed I hit yesterday.
The biggest changes was the ride quality. I pumped up the tires to the same I always do and it was night and day from my normal AM Sprint 350's which are 350g lighter overall. Both wheelsets have Conti 4000S on them and the AM's have latex tubes but I am not sure yet what the FLO's had as I bought the wheels with tires and tubes already installed. I was so excited to try them that I did not have a chance to check. I will be changing out the tubes to latex if they are not which if they are not will only make the ride that much better.
I have to say that I was WRONG about the FLO wheels and will be trying to get another pair as soon as I can for racing next year. Maybe the 60/90 might be the must have for next season instead of the 60/60 and cover.
Thanks FLO as you have another convert.
This is awesome! Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am very happy to hear that you are enjoying your new wheels.
Take care,
Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling