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Plan a Scenic Ride with the 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

13 Sep 2023
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Plan a Scenic Ride with the 2023 Fall Foliage Prediction Map

Well, it is that time of year again when the leaves in the northern hemisphere change colors. As usual, SmokyMountains.com has published their best guess as to when the leaves will be changing in various parts of the country. Take the information and plan a beautiful ride!

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Swappable Engagement From 40T to 100T: Wolf Tooth's First Hubset Explained

Swappable Engagement From 40T to 100T: Wolf Tooth's First Hubset Explained

Wolf Tooth's new hubs use licensed Enve INNERDRIVE internals with Minnesota-machined shells. Swappable engagement, competitive weight, and a $730 price point.

By Kevin Curry 18 Sep 2026
The New Canyon Grail Fits 2.25-Inch Tires Without an Aero Penalty

The New Canyon Grail Fits 2.25-Inch Tires Without an Aero Penalty

Canyon's Gen 3 Grail clears 57mm tires while claiming faster aero than the old bike on 40s. The tradeoff: 1x-only and PF86 bottom brackets.

By Kevin Curry 18 Sep 2026
Shimano SPD-SLR: 2.3mm Closer to the Pedal, Zero Compatibility with Your Old Cleats

Shimano SPD-SLR: 2.3mm Closer to the Pedal, Zero Compatibility with Your Old Cleats

Shimano's SPD-SLR cuts stack height by 2.3mm and clips in faster, but breaks compatibility with SPD-SL. Here's what the new system costs you.

By Kevin Curry 18 Sep 2026
Mason Macro32: A 32-Inch Hardtail With Geometry That Actually Makes Sense

Mason Macro32: A 32-Inch Hardtail With Geometry That Actually Makes Sense

Mason's Macro32 brings 32-inch wheels to a production hardtail with real geometry numbers, proven fork compatibility, and a 2027 release timeline.

By Kevin Curry 14 Sep 2026

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