Nic Morales

In the latest video from Starling Cycles, owner Joe McEwan applies a series of scientific tests to measure the lateral stiffness of a bike and address the question of frame flex in steel and carbon bikes. To find the results of his experiments, read on…

The new 2025 Salsa Warbird updates Salsa’s signature carbon race bike with a new color and updated complete build options. For more on the 2025 Salsa Warbird, dive in below…

Conceived as an homage to Peter Weigle’s French Fender Day, Meerglas’ Fenderfest is back for a second year! With a rock festival, German eats, a bike show, and much more, Fenderfest 2025 promises to be even more captivating than the inaugural event. For more on this fabulous fender fiesta, read on…

The new Viral Dérive CR is the brand’s chromoly steel variant of their already fantastic Dérive titanium. With clearance for 29 x 2.6” tires, the same great versatile drivetrain options, a choice of rigid or RockShox Pike fork, and frameset-only purchasing, the Viral Dérive CR provides greater accessibility to a solid silhouette. Read on for details…

“G-Line Winter Adventures” is a new video from Brompton Bicycles about three friends exploring the unpaved paths near their homes in Germany. As something of a useful look at how their G-line of bikes can be used, this distinctly German tour is a glance at what bikes should always center around: fun. Watch it here…

Slug Bicycles of San Francisco, California, just released a slew of new offerings that include the Slug Gasser titanium hardtail, titanium handlebars, and a new website. For more on what’s new from Slug, dive in below…

One of the biggest and best bike shows in the United States is back with MADE 2025! Featuring an expanded floor plan, subsidized booths for new builders, and more, MADE 2025 is bound to be even better than years past. Find details here…

After largely avoiding suspension’s siren song, a recent move to North Carolina prompted Nic to bite the bullet and take on a hardtail. With most of his experience being atop aggressive, fat-tire gravel bikes, Ritchey’s P-29er allowed Nic to explore his pre-conceived notion of suspension and modern cross-country geometry. Read his Ritchey P-29er review and reflections on his foray into the genre here…

The new Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA Flat Pedal Shoes add the adjustable, laceless BOA closure system to a well-loved Five Ten silhouette. With an array of half sizes, two great colors, and a solid price point, this flat pedal shoe is bound to be a great fit. Read on for details…

With a new steel tubeset made in collaboration with Reynolds, the Fairlight Strael 4.0 promises the same great strength at an even lighter weight. Fairlight’s newest all-road model also gets several small but significant quality of life improvements, potentially making it something truly special. For more on the Strael 4.0, dive in here…

The High Above Supernatural Pack is a new venture for the storied bag company out of Seattle, Washington. With the majority of their product being bike-oriented wearables, High Above took their focus on on-body storage to the next level with this high capacity hydropack. While there’s much more in-depth testing to come, here’s a first ride review of the High Above Supernatural Pack…

The 2025 Orbea Alma was revamped with clearance for 29 x 2.4″ tires, a new vibration-damping rear triangle, and an aggressive integrated cockpit system, making it an XC-focused mountain bike primed for fast, soulful rips through rough terrain. Read on for more on the 2025 Orbea Alma…