Doh! I meant to write "VFlow Max"...sorry...

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I know it's too expensive now but the more clamor you hear maybe the more likely you are to make 650c's in the future.

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Running is a gift.

Bravo Chris!!!

Yes. The front wheels will still have 20 spokes (radially laced).

Take care,

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Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

Haha!

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Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

Thank you. I'm glad you agree.

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Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

Hey, any update on the release date of the wheels?

We are currently finalizing design drawings with the new factory. We are developing a new and improved way (nothing crazy or odd) of bonding aluminum to carbon with the factory. We are hoping to have all details finalized in the next week or so. After that, we cut all of our molds, get a quick sample and then order our stock. If all goes as planned we should be shooting for early next season to have wheels in stock.

I've got a blog article written to explain what happened with our first factory AND that highlights the improvements we will gain by being patient and starting over with the new factory. I'm holding off on posting the article until I actually ink the deal with our new factory. Partially for superstition and partially because that seems like the right thing to do.

Keep an eye on our blog or sign up for our newsletter if you are interested in reading the story.

Thanks for your continued patience. The quality of our new wheels will far surpass that of our first edition prototype wheels. The wait will pay off for those who have been patient.

We are so excited about the new wheels.

Take care,

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So, Tom, are you using the Max on your road bike, or am I misreading? I've been on an old Blackwell Flow, but would like more relief when in the drops, without having to slide all the way back. The Plus would be good, but if the Max isn't too wide in the nose, that might be better.

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Dick

Take everything I say with a grain of salt. I know nothing.

No. I use an Adamo Road on both road bike and TT bike.

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I have one and find it comfortable on my tri bike for anything HIM or less. When on the horns, I don't care much for it. I spend as little time in that position as possible.

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Dick

Take everything I say with a grain of salt. I know nothing.

Off topic...what search spider do you use to pick up mentions of your product?

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Co-host of the Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast

There are a list of things that we do. Here they are...

1. We have a Google notifier/spider. I'm sorry I forget the name. My brother runs it.
2. I use the search function on many forums regularly.
3. We get a steady stream of emails and sign ups. However, when we get more than usual... I know to start looking around.
4. Finally, we've got some pretty loyal followers who will often send us a "hey they are talking about you here" email.

Hopefully that helps,

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Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

Just got off the phone with my brother. It's called Google Alerts.

Take care,

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Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

Does anyone know what the spoke count is going to be for the rear 90?

Standard rear FLO 60, 90, DISC, and CLIMBER wheels will have 24 spokes. Clydesdale options in all of the above wheels will have 28.

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Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

hey Chris, I was wondering if you guys have mentioned anything about tire size with the 60/90s... Do you have an optimal tire size or combo in mind, ala Firecrest with 21s up front and 23s on the rear...

Thanks and look forward to your products in 2012!

We tested our wheels in the A2 wind tunnel with 23mm tires. The 23mm tires fit really well with the rim profile and help create a smooth transition from tire, to rim, to fairing. I personally will be riding the 23mm Michelin Pro 3 Race tires with my FLO wheels. They did the best aerodynamically in the wind tunnel.

I hope that helps,

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Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

Chris,

Can you help me out with the rolling resistance claim. Logically to me then the effective location of the force 'F' is going to be the midpoint of the contact patch, ie under the hub and therefore perpendicular to the movement. So the length of the patch is irrelevant.

In fact as it's now akin to being a short wheelbase compared to a long wheelbase then there's going to be more vertical lift and drop over road imperfections so I'd have thought that the CRR would increase fractionally. Clearly not enough to offset the other wheel benefits, but I just didn't understand this section of the benefits and it almost took away from the other benefits.

What am I missing?

Thanks

Duncan

Hi Chris,

Any new production updates? Are you still shooting for Spring 2012? How much do you think the ceramic upgrade will be per wheel?

Sorry, I don't mean to be a pest, but I'm very interested in your wheels...

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Travis Rassat
Vector Cycle Works
Noblesville, IN
BikeFit Instructor | FMS | F.I.S.T. | IBFI
Toughman Triathlon Series Ambassador

I'm going to reply to you, I just need more than a few minutes where I can sit down to do so. I have a busy morning but should be able to get you a better answer by the end of the day.

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Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

No worries. You're not being a pest at all.

Production is going well:

• Custom DISC Hubs should be ready any day now
• Currently finalizing spoke lengths for Custom Sapim CX-Ray Order
• Molds are still underway

We have no specific dates as of yet but are pushing for a 2012 season release. Obviously as early as possible. Ceramic upgrades should be in the $75-$100 range per wheel.

Feel free to ask any additional questions.

Take care,

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Chris Thornham
Co-Founder And Previous Owner Of FLO Cycling

I have been following your progress over the last months with great interest and can't wait for the wheels to hit the market.

I know you have been asked before if a powertap option is in the works and you have said it is a future project - have you considered selling the rim with an undrilled fairing to address people that want to add a powertap hub (maybe send it to Wheelbuilder to have them drill and lace it?) I am jus being impatient and want to have a powertap Flo wheel for 2012 race season!

Thanks and continued good luck-
Bryan

http://www.slowtwitch.com/...ving_a_Bike_163.html

The bottom line is that the force in front of the mid-point is greater than the force behind the mid-point thus creating a torque about the hub that resists rotation.

Edited to say that Tom's article is even better.

Asked and answered...quite a while a go ;-)

http://www.slowtwitch.com/...ling_events_226.html

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