Nic Morales

“What ‘Made in America’ Actually Looks Like” is a video breakdown, hosted by Kyla Scanlon, that dives into the specifics of how a US-made bike really works. For more on this in-depth look at the logistics of complete bikes, watch it below…

The Ron’s Bikes Fabio’s Chest restock dropped yesterday, marking the highly anticipated return of the brand’s classic USA-made bag. Learn more below…

The Mountaineer Monster bikepacking race vlog is a four-part series that details how Jesse Smith won the 470-mile option of the West Virginia race. Watch it below…

In “Ode to First Times,” Camille Gardent goes on a bikepacking trip through Kyrgyzstan, documenting the sights and sounds along the way, and then reflects on the experience in poetic terms. For more on her video, read on below…

The MASON x Barco Exposure Primitiva is a concept bike developed for the DT Swiss Craft Bike Days show, offering a glimpse of what some future models may look like. For more on this concept bike, dive in below…

With 48mm tire clearance, a Break-Away design, round tubing profiles, and an interesting backstory, the Ritchey Septimer presents a unique silhouette among a sea of carbon gravel bikes. In his Ritchey Septimer review, Nic looks past his pre-conceived ideas about the material to determine whether it’s suitable for the unforgiving roads and trails of western North Carolina…

Mainly performance-focused, the four fresh Vittoria mountain bike tires are said to offer the best of both rolling resistance and durability. Read on for the specifics on these new models, as well as updates on their existing line of mountain bike tires…

The Stayer Cycles Banana Stem is a new component that looks to offer some practical whimsy in a unique package. For more on this interestingly shaped stem, read on below…

The Tout Terrain Vasco GT 28 Select 6.3 is a new gravel bike from the German brand, complete with a dynamo hub and front rack. For more on this interestingly specced complete, read on below…

The latest run of the Rene Herse canti brakes needs a little push to get going. Although they were previously available, Rene Herse is seeking additional funding to produce the next batch of their signature cantilever brakes. For more on this crowdfunding project, dive in below…

Launched in 2025, the Old Man Mountain experimental bikepacking team took on some of the most challenging races on the planet last year. Now expanding to up to 15 riders, the chance to join this select squad is here. For details on how to apply, read on below…

Largely averse to trendy tech, Nic took a cautious look at the “world’s first gravel suspension fork,” the Cane Creek Invert, a sleek, limited-travel suspension fork—now with optional Invert Cargo Mounts. After months of riding trails and gravel roads, find his review here. Plus, watch Neil’s long-term video review with more on the cargo mounting accessory…