Nic Morales

“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…

For our readers planning to attend the Bespoked bike show in Dresden this weekend, we’d love to photograph you and your bike! We’ll be shooting attendee bike portraits on Saturday morning for two hours, and we hope you’ll pop by. Find all the details here…

The Mega Mid South 2024 Grand Depart film documents the first running of the 300-mile Mega Mid South in Stillwater, Oklahoma, just over a year ago. Watch the film and learn more about this 300-mile race here…

Week after week, there’s plenty of exceptional used gear being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In this edition of Co-op Finds, we take a look at some great Esker completes, bags from Swift, a few bags and racks from Old Man Mountain, and much more…

The new Shimano CUES polished silver groupset was just released to celebrate the brand’s metalworking heritage. Available in the drop bar CUES configuration, this classically-styled component set is bound to be a hit…

Now in its third iteration, the Fairlight Secan 3.0 sees tire clearance updates that bring the company’s gravel bike up to modern standards, along with a variety of minor changes consistent with their well-known attention to detail. With a longtime love of riding road-inspired, steel gravel bikes, Nic weighs in on his time atop the Secan 3.0, discussing where it excels and just how much fun it is to push its limits…

The 2025 PEdALED Odyssey Collection is the brand’s new line of riding clothes for the temperatures and weather consistent with Fall and Winter in the Northern Hemisphere. With plenty of new gear to check out, let’s dig into their Odyssey collection down below…