Nic Morales

Esker’s Japhy and Hayduke remain unchanged for 2026, but the Minnesota brand has updated its colors and specs. Due to rising costs, they’ve made some key changes to deliver the best price to customers. Learn all about those changes and see the new colors below…

Replacing the EC90 SL, the new Easton EC90 ALX crankset is the lightest the company has ever made. With a wear plate and a design focused on minimizing excess weight, it’s a complete redesign. Get to know these new carbon cranks below…

Following the Otso Hoot Ti’s 2024 release, the Minnesota-based brand has made its fun 140mm hardtail more affordable with a steel version. Check out all the details on the new Otso Hoot below…

Week after week, more exceptional used gear is being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our third Co-op Finds roundup of 2026, we celebrate over 2,100 listings and highlight some great complete bikes from Sklar and All-City, bags from Wizard Works and Restrap, camping gear from Zpacks, and more…

Craig Lambard of the 2nd Life Bikes YouTube channel has been making a series about designing and fabricating his own bike frame. In his latest video, he dives into the specifics of learning to miter and weld the frame he designed. Watch the full video of the build process below…

Following up on their Top Shelf drop bar, Redshift has adapted the core design to a flat bar. Featuring two rise options, these aluminum handlebars are designed for riders looking to clean up their cockpits for bikepacking trips through a double-bar mounting system. Nic spent some time with the Redshift Top Shelf bars before their release and shares thoughts about their unique, utilitarian design in this review…

Adding to their clipless range, Wolf Tooth just launched a new large-platform pedal they say is ideal for aggressive trail riding. The brand’s new SHIFT pedals feature a generous platform and an adjustable Q-factor. Get to know all the details below…

DT Swiss has updated its 1700 line of alloy and carbon wheels for 2026. Featuring improved asymmetrical rims optimized for everything from XC racing to e-bikes, the improved DT Swiss 1700 line offers a range of options for different riding styles. Explore all the specifics of the new wheels below…

Six years after its initial release, the Otso Warakin Ti is getting an update for 2026. Now available with UDH-compatible dropouts, Otso’s flagship gravel bike is ditching its Tuning Chip system for modern drivetrain compatibility. Find all the details on the new Otso Warakin Ti below…

Ritchey has launched a new alt-bar that draws on their extensive design history to create an upright alloy handlebar ideal for comfort on rough roads. Explore all the details below…

Building on years of experience through two iterations of their gravel shoe, QUOC just released a third version of their Gran Tourer model. With a soft lilac color, these new gravel shoes offer comfort and durability upgrades that add up to what the brand claims is its most evolved gravel shoe yet. Find details below…

An announcement last week sent the bespoke bicycle industry into a tailspin. It wasn’t a new product, standard, or innovative piece of tech that would change bikes forever. Rather, it was something far more ominous. Paragon Machine Works, one of the largest full-service bike component machine shops in the world, declared its sudden and immediate closure. As the framebuilding industry grappled with the news, we reached out to a few builders for their reactions and insight…