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Prova Cycles

Kevin Curry

Kevin Curry

25 Jun 2019
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Prova Cycles

FYXO gives us a great look into the workshop of Mark Hester of Prova Cycles.

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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.

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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.

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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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