Nic Morales

Inspired by their clipless model, Stomp Lox and Ronnie Romance have brought a flat, trail-running-oriented shoe to the bike space. Dubbed the Trail Worm, this barefoot-style design aims to reconnect users with their natural stride and provide a more grounded feel to everyday use. Nic used the Trail Worms on and off the bike and shares his thoughts in this review…

Two Bikes Chattanooga hosted the second edition of Bike Camp over the weekend, a community-focused event highlighting more than just bikes. Having covered the inaugural event, Nic returned for year two. Find his report from Bike Camp 2026 here…

Shimano has released two new flat pedals, the Saint and Deore XT, to meet the demands of trail riders. They feature wide platforms, grippy pins, and durable construction. Find details on both fresh pairs here…

Esker’s Japhy and Hayduke remain unchanged for 2026, but the Minnesota brand has updated its colors and specs. Due to rising costs, they’ve made some key changes to deliver the best price to customers. Learn all about those changes and see the new colors below…

Replacing the EC90 SL, the new Easton EC90 ALX crankset is the lightest the company has ever made. With a wear plate and a design focused on minimizing excess weight, it’s a complete redesign. Get to know these new carbon cranks below…

Following the Otso Hoot Ti’s 2024 release, the Minnesota-based brand has made its fun 140mm hardtail more affordable with a steel version. Check out all the details on the new Otso Hoot below…

Week after week, more exceptional used gear is being added to the Bike Camp Co-op. In our third Co-op Finds roundup of 2026, we celebrate over 2,100 listings and highlight some great complete bikes from Sklar and All-City, bags from Wizard Works and Restrap, camping gear from Zpacks, and more…

Craig Lambard of the 2nd Life Bikes YouTube channel has been making a series about designing and fabricating his own bike frame. In his latest video, he dives into the specifics of learning to miter and weld the frame he designed. Watch the full video of the build process below…

Following up on their Top Shelf drop bar, Redshift has adapted the core design to a flat bar. Featuring two rise options, these aluminum handlebars are designed for riders looking to clean up their cockpits for bikepacking trips through a double-bar mounting system. Nic spent some time with the Redshift Top Shelf bars before their release and shares thoughts about their unique, utilitarian design in this review…

Adding to their clipless range, Wolf Tooth just launched a new large-platform pedal they say is ideal for aggressive trail riding. The brand’s new SHIFT pedals feature a generous platform and an adjustable Q-factor. Get to know all the details below…

DT Swiss has updated its 1700 line of alloy and carbon wheels for 2026. Featuring improved asymmetrical rims optimized for everything from XC racing to e-bikes, the improved DT Swiss 1700 line offers a range of options for different riding styles. Explore all the specifics of the new wheels below…

Six years after its initial release, the Otso Warakin Ti is getting an update for 2026. Now available with UDH-compatible dropouts, Otso’s flagship gravel bike is ditching its Tuning Chip system for modern drivetrain compatibility. Find all the details on the new Otso Warakin Ti below…