Nic Morales

Just announced, the 2025 Surly Grappler got decked out in a new “Purple Dust Bunny” color, but it’s still the same 650b-oriented drop-bar dirt shredder and ready for trails and bikepacking all the same. For more on this light lavender machine, read on…

“Maverick by Necessity” is a new documentary-style short on Tailfin Cycling’s design process. Featuring an inside look at the Tailfin team and their unique design process, it provides an in-depth view of one of their newest products. Watch the 12-minute inside look at how their bags come to be here…

The Wilde Supertramp is a steel ATB with clearance for massive tires, a ton of mounting options, and unique lines ready to take on any terrain. With bikepacking-focused design, Nic was curious about how this affordable, versatile platform would perform across the multifaceted style of riding he prefers. For more on the Wilde Supertramp, read on…

The new Wahoo ELEMNT ACE reinforces the industry’s turn toward aerodynamics by giving riders a new dataset through a built-in wind sensor. Read on for more on the Wahoo ELEMNT ACE and its new features…

From everyone’s favorite bike shop in Japan comes the new NITTO x Blue Lug Jam Bar! Read on for more details on this affordable beach-cruiser-inspired flat bar…

Big news for fans of Adam Sklar! Today, Sklar Bikes is opening pre-orders for the California-made Super Something Ti, a titanium version of their flagship gravel bike. Read on for more details and photos…

Endless Bike Company has announced a special Black Friday sale! In honor of Women-Led Wednesday, Shanna Powell’s small company combined their women-led efforts with one of the biggest sales holidays of the year. Read on for more info…

Twenty-year-old Dartmouth junior, Bond Almand, recently broke the Pan-American Cycling record by riding from the Arctic Circle to Tierra del Fuego in just 75 days! Read on for more on Bond’s amazing feat…

In an effort to increase road safety, the UK recently implemented new road rules intent on keeping its most vulnerable users safe. Read on for details and a charming video explaining what’s new…

With surging costs of living and a looming climate apocalypse, it’s increasingly important to scrutinize the surpluses of daily life. Recently, Nic Morales found an obvious instance while testing a bike equipped with the latest and greatest wireless drivetrain. In this opinion piece, he takes a cold, hard look at the proliferation of electronic shifting and reflects on its true costs…

After years of solely creating made-to-measure frames, William Bender of Bender Bikes has decided to offer stock geometry for three distinct models. Read on for details on the new chapter and what it means for buyers here…

Expanding on their line of monster gravel bikes, Rodeo Labs just launched the Flaanimal Ti 6.0. Featuring a new yolk-less chainstay design, native UDH compatibility, and modular cable routing options, the new Rodeo Labs Flaanimal Ti 6.0 is more than just a change of material. Get the scoop here…