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A native Floridian, Nic’s entry and existence in the discipline of cycling is much like that of his origins– atypical. With a penchant for winding dirt roads, coffee stops, and parallel top tubes all the same, Nic’s background in philosophy, film, football (or soccer I suppose), seeks to inform a broader, more complete frame of cycling oriented reference.
Inspired by the recent release of their first semi-slick, the Corkscrew Climb, the new Rene Herse Poteau Mountain tires are another option from the boutique tire brand that looks to walk the line between grip and low rolling resistance. For all the details on this new tire, dive in below…
With well over 1,000 listings, there’s plenty of exceptional used gear in the Bike Camp Co-op. In this edition of Co-op Finds, we take a look at a Rivendell Atlantis, a Crust Evasion, some Paul Klampers, a few great pieces of bikepacking equipment, and much more…
The Tumbleweed Stargazer Gen 2 features some minor geometry updates to better match the titanium version and other tweaks to its spec. For more information on these changes, check out the details below…
Semi-slick tires have a varied reputation in the cycling world. Some see them as true, do-it-all options, and others view them as entirely unfit for purpose. When the Teravail Updraft tire was released earlier this year, Nic eagerly jumped at the chance to test a set. In his Teravail Updraft review, he asks if this wide, semi-slick gravel tire makes sense for the kind of all-road riding it’s marketed for…
The Oddity Cycles Slingshot bar is a one-time, one-off creation from Oddity Cycles that features a functional slingshot at its center. For more on this wacky Instagram-centric set of bars, check out the full story below…
The new Singular Kite Ti Mk2 Fork features a 3D-printed fork crown and dropouts, optional fork bosses, and room for 160mm or 180mm disc brake rotors. For more on this new titanium fork offering, check out all the details below…
Some small bits and other builders didn’t make it into our MADE 2025 bike show coverage, so we rounded them up in this final installment from the show. Find bikes from Rodriguez and Slug, racks from Pass and Stow, a new Ron’s Bikes bag, and more here…
The new Shimano CL-MT001 cleat is the company’s first update to their two-bolt design in nearly 30 years. Featuring an easy-entry design that allows greater engagement with their clipless systems, check out all the details on their new cleat down below…
Our second installment of Bikes and Builders of MADE 2025 highlights some of the most exciting and noteworthy bikes of this year’s show. Featuring a triple dose of Slow Southern Steel, a beautiful townie from Hot Salad, and MADE-specific bike jewelry from YellowBird Thread Works, dive in to all of the delectable details below…
The Pine FRST is a new gravel bike that offers 700c x 58mm (29 x 2.3″) tire clearance, removable dropouts, a US-made frameset, and timeless aesthetics. Discover all the details on the small brand’s latest model below…
The new Wilde Dog Star is a US-made frameset with clearance for 26 x 2.4″ tires, cantilever brakes, lugged joints, and a double top tube. For more on this unique retro-inspired ATB, dive into the details below…
The 2025 Cane Creek Pisgah Project bike is a fundraising endeavor that supports the Pisgah Conservancy’s efforts to preserve the Pisgah National Forest and its unique ecosystem and trails. For more on this great fundraiser, dive in below…
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