Nic Morales

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…

With more gravel-oriented clipless shoes hitting the market in recent years, Nic decided to take a look at the Giro Empire SRC—a revamped version of the brand’s storied VR90 model. After 3,000+ miles, he learned a lot more than just how these clipless shoes performed when attached to a pedal. Read on for the full long-term review and see how they stood up to “feet made of acid”…

The SimWorks x GHOOOST “Ride me to the Moon” is a collaboration between the two Japanese brands showcasing some cool new design work in the form of a custom-painted bike and bag set. Debuted at MADE 2025, this one-of-a-kind bikepacking masterpiece can be purchased now…

The Camp and Go Slow Fall release features a wide range of new items from the brand, including a custom vest, cycling and casual wear hats, patches, and a bag collaboration with Rockgeist. Check out the details of the drop below…

The RockShox Rudy XL Ultimate and Rudy XL forks are two new offerings from SRAM that feature 60mm of tunable travel, clearance for 29 x 2.2″ tires, and a lockout system for the higher-end model. For more on this new gravel suspension fork, dive into the details below…

The Stooge Tracker bars are the British brand’s take on the ultimate dirt touring bar. Released in black last year, these simple yet comfortable chromoly bars are now available in plated chrome…

The Velo Orange x ATW Neutrino is a collaboration built to benefit a houseless aid organization in Maryland. Grab a raffle ticket for a chance to win this custom Cerakote-coated beauty and help a community in need while you’re at it. For more information on the build, dive in here…

The Wolf Tooth T47 external bottom bracket is the newest addition to the brand’s growing lineup of bottom bracket offerings. Available in three spindle widths and four colors, these USA-made bottom brackets feature some interesting internal designs…