Nic Morales

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…

The new AeroPress Manual Coffee Grinder features a bikepacking-friendly design that offers premium grinding power in a portable package. For more on the brand’s travel-ready grinder, read on below…

The Wilde Heighliner is a new gravel bike from the Minneapolis-based company made for fast and long days in the saddle. Built from double-butted titanium, the Heighliner is a Dune-inspired bike with a few interesting twists. See it here…

The routes for Doom 2026—one of the most fearsome and hotly contested bikepacking races in the country—are now live via the Ozark Gravel Cyclists. Dive in below for more on all the new changes…

Tested at some of the most challenging bikepacking races in the world, the Love Handles rack harness is a new system from South City Stitchworks that makes dry bags more versatile. For more, read on below…

The Wilde Blaise build is a sub-$4,000 complete that aims to give customers solid value without much need for upgrading out of the box. For more on this new build spec from the small Minnesota-based brand, dive in below…

The recently established Public Lands Rule, which helps to protect against overdevelopment of BLM lands across the United States, is at risk of being rescinded. For more information on how to make your voice heard before today’s deadline, read on below…