Nic Morales

The updated Ritchey Outback brings some much-desired changes to the brand’s well-loved gravel offering. With new chainstays, dropper routing, and a reworked carbon fork, the new Ritchey Outback boasts far more than just a fresh coat of paint. See it here…

Justin McKinley is back with another installment of his “Roads & Trails to the 2025 Tour Divide” video series. Speaking to prior experiences, Justin dives into his outlook on the “T-word,” being effective, injuries, and more. Watch it here…

The Jeronimo Txabardo II is the newest model from Jeronimo Cycles, a small titanium-focused bike company out of Portugal. The Jeronimo Txabardo II is the second edition of their downcountry bike, a hardtail equipped for the rough and rowdy stuff. For more on the Jeronimo Txabardo II, read on…

After nearly three years on Growtac’s Equal brakes, Nic thought it was high time he put pen to paper regarding his experiences with them. Though the validity of cable-actuated brakes in an increasingly hydraulic world is a contentious topic, Nic’s Growtac Equal Brakes review seeks to give a comprehensive look at the design and make of these lightweight calipers and offer some comparison to their US-made counterpart, the Paul Klampers…

Endless Bike Company is a small, one-woman operation out of Brevard, North Carolina, making anodized single-speed drivetrain parts. Unfortunately, given the current economic climate, she’ll soon have to raise her pricing for the first time since 2021…

The Crust Stupid Tourist is a new mini-velo from the Richmond, Virginia-based team creating skate- and BMX-inspired bike frames and parts. With clearance for a 20 x 2.6″ tire, disc or rim brake options, and the ability to fold the frame during travel, the Crust Stupid Tourist might be the perfect travel bike…

The Mid South Wildfire Relief Fund is a direct-aid effort to help those affected by the ongoing wildfires in central and northeast Oklahoma. For more on how you can help those suffering from this unexpected disaster, read on…

In our third and final installment of Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, we take a look at some truly magnificent framebuilders and bikes, including builds from Brian Chapman, Peter Weigle, and Stephen Wood. Plus, find some exciting new products from Velo Orange, Stan’s, and others here…

In the second installment of our Philly Bike Expo 2025 coverage, Nic takes to the show floor to highlight more interesting new custom bikes, components, and accessories. Dig into his second batch of finds here, featuring stunning work from Wake Robin Cycles, King Fabrications, Memento Cycles, and more…

The Philly Bike Expo 2025 took place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, where 165 exhibitors had their incredible work on display. We sent editor Nic Morales to the show to search out this year’s most interesting bikes and other bits. Explore his first roundup of finds here…

Industry Nine’s latest video is a unique and fun look at their new Hydra2 hub and the people who put it together. From insights about the improvements from the original Hydra to cars stress-testing an axle, this interesting new marketing video has it all…

The Singular Cycles Kookaburra is a prototype of an upcoming model from the one-man British brand. With cantilever brakes, large tire clearance, and thin tubes, this neo-retro model is sure to pique the interest of customers old and new. For more on this sneak peek, read on below…