FLO 45 Carbon Clincher Cycling Wheel Owner’s Manual
- June 5, 2024
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Table of Contents
FLO Cycling Owner’s Manual
Published 06-28-2021
Wheel Models Covered In This Document
The following wheels have been sold by FLO. The wheels are listed in two
sections. The first are wheels that are currently for sale. The second list
contains wheels that have
been discontinued.
Wheel Currently For Sale
FLO All Sport Wheels
- FLO 49 AS
- FLO 49 AS Disc
- FLO 64 AS
- FLO 64 AS Disc
- FLO 77 AS
- FLO 77 AS Disc
FLO Gravel Wheels
- FLO G700
- FLO G650
Carbon Clincher Wheels
- FLO Disc Carbon Clincher
- FLO DISC Disc Carbon Clincher
Aluminum + Carbon Wheels
- FLO 60 Aluminum + Carbon
- FLO 90 Aluminum + Carbon
- FLO DISC Aluminum + Carbon
- FLO DISC Disc Aluminum + Carbon
Wheels That Have Been Discontinued
2016-2019 Wheels
- FLO 45 Carbon Clincher
- FLO 45 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
- FLO 45 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake
- FLO 60 Carbon Clincher
- FLO 60 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
- FLO 60 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake
- FLO 60 Carbon Clincher Track
- FLO 90 Carbon Clincher
- FLO 90 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
- FLO 90 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake
- FLO 90 Carbon Clincher Track
2012-2015 Wheels
- FLO 30
- FLO 60
- FLO 90
- FLO DISC
Getting Started
Our website has a wealth of information on getting started. To learn more
about wheel services, tire installation, brake set-up, tubeless, etc. visit
our How To page here.
If you find yourself in need of more information, please feel free to contact
us and we will talk you through any questions you may have.
Warranty
This document is intended for wheels that are in good shape and safe to ride. If you believe you have a warranty issue or suspect any damage, please stop using the wheel and get in touch with us. We will make sure to evaluate your wheels so you stay safe while riding. If you want to learn more about our warranty you can find out more here.
FLO Effective Rim Diameters
Below is a list of each rim we’ve made and its effective rim diameter (ERD). Please note, there are numerous build types for each rim which does not affect the ERD. For example, the FLO 64 AS and the FLO 64 AS Disc will have the same ERD. If you’d like to learn more about ERD please check out our blog article.
- FLO 49 AS – 541.0mm
- FLO 64 AS – 510.2mm
- FLO 77 AS – 485.8mm
- FLO G700 – 529.2mm
- FLO G650 – 483.4mm
- FLO 45 Carbon Clincher – 549.0mm
- FLO 60 Carbon Clincher – 514.5mm
- FLO 90 Carbon Clincher – 451.1mm
- FLO DISC Carbon Clincher – 600.4mm
- FLO 60 Aluminum + Carbon – 600.4mm
- FLO 90 Aluminum + Carbon – 600.4mm
- FLO DISC Aluminum + Carbon – 600.4mm
- FLO 30 – 577.5mm
- FLO 60 – 600.4mm
- FLO 90 – 600.4mm
- FLO DISC – 600.4mm
Spokes
The table below shows the spokes used for each FLO wheel along with recommended spoke tensions and nipples. For each spoke that is listed as “Custom” you will have to get the spokes directly from FLO should you need a replacement. You can contact us for more information. All other spokes can be found at retailers such as Pro Wheel Builder.
Wheel Model| Wheel Location| Drive Side Spoke Length|
Non-Drive Side Spoke Length| Drive Side Spoke Tension| Non-
Drive Side Spoke Tension| Spoke| Nipple
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FLO 49 AS| Front| 258| N/A| 90-120 kgf| 90-120 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex
Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear| 262| 264| 100-130 kgf| 30-130 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS
14G 12mm
FLO 49 AS Disc| Front| 263| 262| 90-120 kgf| 90-120 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim
Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear| 259| 260| 100-130 kgf| 30-130 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS
14G 12mm
FLO 64 AS| Front| 243| N/A| 90-120 kgf| 90-120 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex
Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear| 246| 249| 100-130 kgf| 30-130 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS
14G 12mm
FLO 64 AS Disc
| Front| 248| 247| 90-120 kgf| 90-120 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS
14G 12mm
Rear| 244| 245| 100-130 kgf| 30-130 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS
14G 12mm
FLO 77 AS| Front| 231| N/A| 90-120 kgf| 90-120 kgf| Sapim CX-Ray| Sapim Hex
Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear| 234| 237| 100-130 kgf| 30-130 kgf| Sapim CX-Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G
12mm
Wheel Model
|
Wheel Location
| Drive Side Spoke Length| Non-Drive Side Spoke Length| Drive Side Spoke Tension| Non-Drive Side Spoke Tension|
Spoke
|
Nipple
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FLO 77 AS Disc
|
Front
|
236
|
235
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear| 232| 233|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO G700
|
Front
|
258
|
256
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
253
|
255
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO G650
|
Front
|
235
|
233
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
230
|
232
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO DISC
Carbon Clincher
|
Rear
|
286
|
288
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
284
|
286
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO DISC Disc Carbon Clincher
|
Rear
|
286
|
288
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
284
|
286
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 60 Aluminum + Carbon
|
Front
|
288
|
N/A
|
90-110 kgf
|
90-110 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
292
|
294
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e| 298| 300| 90-110 kgf| 50-90 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head
SILS 14G 12mm
Wheel Model
|
Wheel Location
| Drive Side Spoke Length| Non-Drive Side Spoke Length| Drive Side Spoke Tension| Non-Drive Side Spoke Tension|
Spoke
|
Nipple
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FLO 90
Aluminum
+ Carbon
|
Front
|
288
|
N/A
|
90-110 kgf
|
90-110 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
292
|
294
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
298
|
300
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO DISC
Aluminum
+ Carbon
|
Rear
|
287
|
287
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
284
|
287
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO DISC
Disc Aluminum
+ Carbon
|
Rear
|
287
|
287
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
284
|
287
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 45
Carbon Clincher
|
Front
|
260
|
N/A
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
264
|
268
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
270
|
275
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 45
Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
|
Front
|
268
|
266
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
261
|
263
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e| 271| 273|
100-130 kgf
| 30-130 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Wheel Model| Wheel Location| Drive Side Spoke Length|
Non-Drive Side Spoke Length| Drive Side Spoke Tension| Non-
Drive Side Spoke Tension| Spoke| Nipple
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FLO 45
Carbon Clincher Centerloc k Disc Brake
|
Front
|
268
|
266
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
261
|
263
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
271
|
273
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 60
Carbon Clincher
|
Front
|
243
|
N/A
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
247
|
250
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
253
|
258
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 60
Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
|
Front
|
251
|
249
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
245
|
247
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
253
|
255
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 60
Carbon Clincher Centerloc k Disc Brake
|
Front
|
251
|
249
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
245
|
247
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
253
|
255
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
| Front| 230| N/A| 90-120 kgf| 90-120 kgf| Sapim CX- Ray| Sapim Hex Head SILS
14G 12mm
Wheel Model
|
Wheel Location
| Drive Side Spoke Length| Non-Drive Side Spoke Length| Drive Side Spoke Tension| Non-Drive Side Spoke Tension|
Spoke
|
Nipple
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
FLO 60
Carbon Clincher Track
|
Rear
|
246
|
246
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
254
|
254
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 90
Carbon Clincher
|
Front
|
215
|
N/A
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
217
|
220
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
224
|
227
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 90
Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
|
Front
|
220
|
218
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
214
|
218
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
223
|
226
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 90
Carbon Clincher Centerloc k Disc Brake
|
Front
|
220
|
218
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
214
|
218
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
223
|
226
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 90
Carbon Clincher Track
|
Front
|
198
|
N/A
|
90-120 kgf
|
90-120 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
216
|
216
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Wheel Model
|
Wheel Location
| Drive Side Spoke Length| Non-Drive Side Spoke Length| Drive Side Spoke Tension| Non-Drive Side Spoke Tension|
Spoke
|
Nipple
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| Clydesdal e|
225
|
225
|
100-130 kgf
|
30-130 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 30
|
Front
|
276
|
N/A
|
90-110 kgf
|
90-110 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
280
|
282
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
286
|
288
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Sapim CX- Ray
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 60
|
Front
|
288
|
N/A
|
90-110 kgf
|
90-110 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
292
|
294
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
298
|
300
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 90
|
Front
|
288
|
N/A
|
90-110 kgf
|
90-110 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear
|
292
|
294
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e|
298
|
300
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
|
Custom
| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO DISC
|
Rear
|
289
|
293
|
90-110 kgf
|
50-90 kgf
| Non- Replaceable| Sapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e| 297| 301| 90-110 kgf| 50-90 kgf| Non- Replaceable| Sapim Hex Head
SILS 14G 12mm
Bearings
The table below shows the bearings associated with each wheel we’ve
manufactured.
If you have questions about our bearings, please feel free to contact us.
| Wheel Model | Wheel Location | Bearing Size | Quantity |
|---|
FLO 49 AS
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
FLO 49 AS Disc
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 64 AS
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
FLO 64 AS Disc
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 77 AS
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
FLO 77 AS Disc
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO G700
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO G650
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO DISC Carbon Clincher
| Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO DISC Disc Carbon Clincher
| Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 60 Aluminum + Carbon
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
Wheel Model| Wheel Location| Bearing Size| Quantity
---|---|---|---
FLO 90 Aluminum + Carbon
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO DISC Aluminum + Carbon
| Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO DISC Disc
Aluminum + Carbon
| Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 45 Carbon Clincher
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 45 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 45 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 60 Carbon Clincher
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 60 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 60 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 60 Carbon Clincher Track
| Front| 6000| 2
Rear| 6000| 2
Wheel Model| Wheel Location| Bearing Size| Quantity
---|---|---|---
| Clydesdale| 6000| 2
FLO 90 Carbon Clincher
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 90 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6802| 4
Clydesdale| 6802| 4
FLO 90 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake
| Front| 6802| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 90 Carbon Clincher Track
| Front| 6000| 2
Rear| 6000| 2
Clydesdale| 6000| 2
FLO 30
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 60
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO 90
| Front| 6900| 2
Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
FLO DISC
| Rear| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Clydesdale| 6902 & 6802| 3 & 1
Wheel Cleaning & Sticker Removal
When cleaning FLO Wheels, we do not recommend that you use a hose. When you
use a high volume of water, it can enter the rim cavity which will require
that you remove
the tire and rim strip. The best way to clean your wheels is with a rag and a
product like Windex.
If you are removing stickers and have residue on the surface of the wheel,
make sure to use an alcohol based cleaner like acetone. Do not use oil based
cleaners like GooGone. For more on changing stickers, you can visit the How To
page referenced above.
Wheel Storage & Transportation
When storing or transporting your wheels, make sure you are not applying a load to the inside of the rim. Hanging a bike from the rims, or using tie- downs clamps on the wheels is not recommended and may damage your wheels.
Wheel Truing
If you believe your wheel is out of true, please work with a qualified wheel
builder to true your wheels. The spoke charts above list the recommended spoke
tensions to prevent rim failures and damaged spokes.
Most FLO Wheels use Sapim CX-Ray spokes and require a tool to hold the spoke
to prevent wind up. Make sure this tool is used.
FLO DISC wheels require a blind true. This means you cannot check spoke
tensions. If a spoke breaks in a 2012-2105 FLO DISC the wheel must be retired
and all FLO DISCs
from this generation are now out of warranty. FLO DISC from 2016 allow for the
replacement of a broken spoke.
When truing a FLO DISC, you are better to back off and start over than to
tighten more. Be careful. A good wheel builder will get this right. In the
wrong hands you can end up with a big problem.