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  • 5 Rocker Plates for a Natural Indoor Cycling Experience

    5 Rocker Plates for a Natural Indoor Cycling Experience

    Anyone who’s experienced the rigid feeling of riding an indoor trainer will appreciate the benefits of a rocker plate. As the name implies, a rocker plate is a platform that allows the bike to rock from side to side (or to and fro), replicating the natural movement of riding outdoors. Cycling rocker plates have become…

  • 4 Best Bang-for-the-Buck Downhill Mountain Bikes

    4 Best Bang-for-the-Buck Downhill Mountain Bikes

    The raw, unbridled thrill of downhill mountain biking stands as the ultimate test of both rider and machine. As you hurtle down steep, technical terrain at breakneck speeds, your bike must handle massive drops, gnarly rock gardens, and high-speed berms with unwavering confidence. This extreme discipline demands purpose-built machines that prioritize descending prowess above all…

  • Road Bike Size Chart by Height

    Road Bike Size Chart by Height

    Finding your ideal road bike size is a crucial Goldilocks scenario – it needs to be just right. Sure, there’s some wiggle room, and some cyclists have their preferences (e.g., a smaller frame generally means a lighter and more nimble bike). But it’s essential to narrow down your size so you can search for the…

  • Titanium vs Carbon Bike? Pros & Cons of the Industry’s Best

    Titanium vs Carbon Bike? Pros & Cons of the Industry’s Best

    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…

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.