Nic Morales

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…

The Crust Bikes Derecho is a new signature model from the Aussie-created company out of Richmond, Virginia. Following the release of other rider models like the Wombat and the Florida Man, this frame was designed and inspired by professional mountain runner Anton Krupicka. For more on the Crust Bikes Derecho, dive in below…

Justin McKinley, or JJJJustin on YouTube, is back with another video on his run-up to the 2025 Tour Divide! In this installment, we get the details of his Otso Fenrir Ti, the bike he plans on single-speeding to a first finish at the race later this year. For more on his new build, dive in below…

Having ridden quite a few fat-tire gravel bikes in his day, Nic has long pondered what defines the bikes he tends toward. With more than a few thousand miles on these ever-changing, increasingly scrutinized, over-hyped, under-appreciated machines, Nic delved into his mind and enlisted a few others to try and answer the question: What is a gravel bike?

The Devinci Gravel lineup is a series of new bikes from the Canadian bike company featuring a full range of modern offerings. From race-ready carbon to an e-gravel bike on an aluminum alloy frame, the updated Devinci Gravel range is worth a look…

The new Mokka To Go is a lightweight, portable espresso and coffee brewer with a minimal functional weight well under 300 grams. Learn more about the new crowdfunding campaign launching on Kickstarter today here…