Nic Morales

With experience on the big four, Nic started thinking about a question that seemed rather simple: what is the best bike frame material? Talking to some industry professionals, he contrasted his experiences on each one to try and provide an informed answer on which might serve you best…

The Terra Artica GTX is a winter boot from Fizik that features a waterproof construction, fleece lining, is PFAS-free, and is as stiff as their other clipless offerings. For more on this shoe and the new Desert color, dig into the details below…

With the release of their new rack-and-bag system comes the Tailfin Speedpack guide, a helpful and informative video that runs through all the facts and features of the new Speedpack. For more on Tailfin’s latest tech video, read on below…

The aluminum Kona Hei Hei and Libre are the latest additions to the brand’s lineup of more approachable iterations of its flagship carbon models. For more on the release of these two new alloy bikes, dive into the details below…

The Sour Bikes Party Dome is an homage to Kona’s 1996 Lava Dome that served as a special showpiece at this year’s Bespoked show in Dresden. For more on this interesting Pasta Party hardtail build, check out the details below…

The Yokozuna Big6 disc brake is a cable-actuated hydraulic caliper with six pistons for maximum stopping power. For more on this new hydraulic caliper, get all the details below…

“The History of the Stumpjumper” is a new video from Specialized that speaks to the origins of one of its most iconic models, the Stumpjumper. For more on the history of one of the original mountain bikes, dive in below…

The fall BIKEPACKING.com Garage Sale is in full swing today and tomorrow, and Bikepacking Collective members who list an item in the Bike Camp Co-op on either of those days will be entered to win a pair of Old Man Mountain Hemlock bags plus matching Flip Cages! You’ll also be able to shop dozens of discounted items from our editors’ gear stashes. We dug through the Co-op to find a few deals on right now…

With so many great full-frame bag options on the market, the Wizard Works Forres had its work cut out to distinguish itself from the crowd. However, after several overnighters, bikepacking through the Ozarks, and lengthy test periods on three different bikes, Nic feels that this universal frame bag may be the best in class for gravel bikes with ample inner triangle space. Read his Wizard Works Forres review here…

The COROS APEX 4 is a new activity watch that boasts a variety of enticing features for cyclists and bikepackers alike. With turn-by-turn navigation, sport-specific activity tracking, and improved mapping quality, it’s worth a look…

The Goodday Curiosity Spacer-Cradle rack pre-sale is live at Goodday Bikes and gives people the chance to get in on this handmade cradle system. Reviewed by Logan in 2023, it’s one of the better spacer-mounted rack systems we’ve tried…

JJJJustin bikepacks the Red Feather Ramble with a few friends, adding their own creative spin to the route and creating their own fun along the way. For more on this bikepacking vlog, dive in below…