Nic Morales

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…

Featuring a high-performance baker’s mini-velo, a “production” frame from BTR Fabrications’ newly launched Rat Bikes, an upcoming hardtail from Singular, and much more, dive into Nic’s first roundup of lovely bikes and talented builders from the 2025 Bespoked Manchester show here…

Commencing our 2025 Bespoked Manchester show coverage, Nic catches up with Konstantin of Drust Cycles in Berlin for an in-depth look at a pair of his bikes. Check out Drust’s show-stopping mini-wheeled tandem and an intriguing production prototype that features much more than first meets the eye here…

Bike Camp 2025 was the inaugural edition of Two Bikes Chattanooga’s yearly gathering in the American Southeast. Though the event largely focuses on celebrating people and the places bikes can take us, the bikes of Bike Camp shouldn’t be overlooked. Read on for a roundup of the best rigs Nic saw at Bike Camp 2025…

In the latest Ozark Gravel Cyclist YouTube video, we hear Natalie Peet’s “Tales & Gear of Doom.” Natalie is the DOOM 2025 women’s winner and an absolute ripper on the bike. Her insights are well worth a listen here…