Nic Morales

The Nocs Zero Tube is a small but powerful new offering from Nocs. With a 10×25 zoom packed into a tiny package, the new Nocs Zero Tube is the perfect companion for any overnighter or birding-focused ride…

New to the Minnesota manufacturer’s ever-expanding lineup of components are the Wolf Tooth Components bottom brackets. Available in multiple BSA and T47 internal sizes, these sealed bearing bottom brackets are sure to be consistent with the rest of their high-quality parts. Find details here…

During their ride through Mongolia, two friends recently took it upon themselves to save a baby yak. Getting creative with their use of a Tailfin rear pannier system, check out what happened during this amazing interaction below…

YouTuber Terry Barentsen recently went on a bikepacking trip through rural Pennsylvania, and he livestreamed the whole thing. Joined by Kyle from Outer Shell and another friend, it was Terry’s latest experiment in combining a love for streaming with bikepacking adventures…

During Nic’s recent Stayer Cycles shop visit in East London, he caught up with Sam Taylor and dove deep into all manner of candid conversations. From chats about the brink of financial ruin to what makes the bespoke bike industry special, dig into this unique view of a small corner of a big industry below…

The GIGA PUMP Air is a mini pump that weighs less than one ounce. Potentially perfect for ultralight bikepackers and hikers all the same, this aerospace-inspired design is a unique addition to the growing crop of mini pumps. Find details on the Kickstarter here…

The new Tailfin Rear Top Tube Bag is yet another cleverly designed bag from the UK-based bike bag brand and one that has its origins in a classically English setting. Find details on Tailfin’s latest product and some insights from designer Ed Cowan here…

Giving users the ability to turn mechanical Transmission (eagle 90 and 70) into an AXS system, SRAM’s new GX Eagle AXS Upgrade Kit is sure to entice a few toward wireless shifting. Find details here…

Justin McKinley continues his Tour Divide preparation video series with the latest installment addressing his lighting setup. In “Roads & Trails to the Tour Divide: kLite Dynamo Setup,” Justin talks about the lights he’ll be using and why…

Our third and final Bikes and Builders roundup from the 2025 Bespoked Manchester show highlights a custom mini velo from Ted James, a tall bike from Tomo Bikes, a collapsible cargo bike, a dreamy rigid MTB inspired by the ’90s, and much more. Find it all here…

Featuring an XC prototype from Alonukis, full-suspension bikes from Ballern and Creature, bags from Wizard Works, and much more, the second installment of our bikes and builders of 2025 Bespoked Manchester series is one you won’t want to miss. See it all here…

As the event’s newest addition, the 2025 Bespoked Manchester Apocalypse Build-Off challenged participants to envision and create a bike fit for surviving the end of the world. With the industry itself seemingly on the brink of destruction, this reflection on the showcase and weekend offers an insight into much more than just the bikes…