Flo 45 Carbon Clincher Cycling Wheel Owner's Manual

Flo 45 Carbon Clincher Cycling Wheel Owner's Manual

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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 ModelWheel LocationDrive Side Spoke LengthNon-Drive Side Spoke LengthDrive Side Spoke TensionNon-Drive Side Spoke TensionSpokeNipple
FLO 49 ASFront258N/A90-120 kgf90-120 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear262264100-130 kgf30-130 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 49 AS DiscFront26326290-120 kgf90-120 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear259260100-130 kgf30-130 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 64 ASFront243N/A90-120 kgf90-120 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear246249100-130 kgf30-130 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
 

 

FLO 64 AS Disc

Front24824790-120 kgf90-120 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear244245100-130 kgf30-130 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
FLO 77 ASFront231N/A90-120 kgf90-120 kgfSapim CX-RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Rear234237100-130 kgf30-130 kgfSapim CX-RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
 

Wheel Model

 

Wheel Location

Drive Side Spoke LengthNon-Drive Side Spoke LengthDrive Side Spoke TensionNon-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
Rear232233 

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 e29830090-110 kgf50-90 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
 

Wheel Model

 

Wheel Location

Drive Side Spoke LengthNon-Drive Side Spoke LengthDrive Side Spoke TensionNon-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 e271273 

100-130 kgf

30-130 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Wheel ModelWheel LocationDrive Side Spoke LengthNon-Drive Side Spoke LengthDrive Side Spoke TensionNon-Drive Side Spoke TensionSpokeNipple
 

 

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
Front230N/A90-120 kgf90-120 kgfSapim CX- RaySapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
 

Wheel Model

 

Wheel Location

Drive Side Spoke LengthNon-Drive Side Spoke LengthDrive Side Spoke TensionNon-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 LengthNon-Drive Side Spoke LengthDrive Side Spoke TensionNon-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- ReplaceableSapim Hex Head SILS 14G 12mm
Clydesdal e29730190-110 kgf50-90 kgfNon- ReplaceableSapim 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 ModelWheel LocationBearing SizeQuantity
 

FLO 49 AS

Front69002
Rear68024
 

FLO 49 AS Disc

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO 64 AS

Front69002
Rear68024
 

FLO 64 AS Disc

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO 77 AS

Front69002
Rear68024
 

FLO 77 AS Disc

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO G700

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO G650

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO DISC Carbon Clincher

Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO DISC Disc Carbon Clincher

Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 60 Aluminum + Carbon

Front69002
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
Wheel ModelWheel LocationBearing SizeQuantity
 

FLO 90 Aluminum + Carbon

Front69002
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO DISC Aluminum + Carbon

Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO DISC Disc

Aluminum + Carbon

Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 45 Carbon Clincher

Front69002
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 45 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake

Front68022
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 45 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO 60 Carbon Clincher

Front69002
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 60 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake

Front68022
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 60 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO 60 Carbon Clincher Track

Front60002
Rear60002
Wheel ModelWheel LocationBearing SizeQuantity
Clydesdale60002
 

FLO 90 Carbon Clincher

Front69002
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 90 Carbon Clincher 6-Bolt Disc Brake

Front68022
Rear68024
Clydesdale68024
 

FLO 90 Carbon Clincher Centerlock Disc Brake

Front68022
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO 90 Carbon Clincher Track

Front60002
Rear60002
Clydesdale60002
 

 

FLO 30

Front69002
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 1
 

 

FLO 60

Front69002
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 1
 

 

FLO 90

Front69002
Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 1
 

FLO DISC

Rear6902 & 68023 & 1
Clydesdale6902 & 68023 & 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.

References

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