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  • Titanium vs Carbon Bike? Pros & Cons Worth Knowing

    Titanium vs Carbon Bike? Pros & Cons Worth Knowing

    Having been riding a titanium gravel bike for the last several years, I’ve been curious about how different riding a carbon bike would be.  As a competitive cyclist who races near the front of the gravel scene here in Michigan, I sometimes feel a little envious of my competitors, who all seem to have 16-pound…

  • Are Tubeless Tires Worth It On a Fat Bike?

    Are Tubeless Tires Worth It On a Fat Bike?

    Hesitatant to set up my bike trainer this winter, I caved and bought a fat bike. Not just any fat tire bike; a rather light and nimble Salsa Beargrease. I am no stranger to fat bike riding, having made several trips to the Upper Peninsula for winter cycling retreats in the wilderness. But I had…

  • Why Go With a 650b Wheelset for Your Gravel Setup

    Why Go With a 650b Wheelset for Your Gravel Setup

    Investing in a 650b wheelset may not be a popular choice, but it has a lot of merit, especially for gravel cycling.  Need to run a wider, beefier tire? No problem. Want to have better handling over your bike? You got it.  Running a 650b wheelset on your gravel bike can have several benefits, many…

  • 10 Best Entry-Level Gravel Bikes Under $2,000

    10 Best Entry-Level Gravel Bikes Under $2,000

    With today’s advancements in cycling technology, you don’t need to come up with $5K for a quality gravel bike. Many ‘entry-level’ gravel bikes offer more than enough capability for a beginner. You might not have electronic shifting or a full carbon frame, but you can find a good-quality gravel bike for under $2K. Having been…

  • The Best Carbon Wheels by Category (Road, Gravel, MTB, and Tri)

    The Best Carbon Wheels by Category (Road, Gravel, MTB, and Tri)

    Whether you ride road, gravel, or triathlon bikes, carbon wheels are the GOAT of all performance upgrades. Put short, carbon wheels deliver high ROI for speed, comfort, and overall riding experience. Carbon bike wheels are generally more aerodynamic, lightweight, and responsive. They can also be more compliant or stiff, depending on the terrain and bike…

  • What’s the Best Smart Trainer for Indoor Cycling?

    What’s the Best Smart Trainer for Indoor Cycling?

    A smart trainer has become a gold standard for interactive indoor cycling. Unlike rollers or fluid trainers, smart trainers provide a virtual outlet to ride your own bike and use online platforms like Zwift, Rouvy, TrainerRoad, or RTG Cycling. I prefer using a smart trainer because it provides a more interactive and lifelike cycling experience…

What we’re all about

FLOWT Bikes a indie bike blog that reaches all facets of cycling. We publish insightful and inspiration content to help you learn and adapt to whatever form of riding you’re into. Whether it’s competitive road cycling, adventure gravel riding, or battery-assisted commuting, we cover all topics bike-related.

At FLOWT Bikes, we believe there’s no better conduit to self-liberation than experiencing life on two wheels. Bikes are means of exercise, meditation for the mind, and adventure into the outdoors. Bikes are a catalyst to a higher self.