Nic Morales

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…

With the expansion of their drivetrain systems across a more affordable range comes the highly anticipated addition of drop bar CUES! Cross compatible from 8-11 speeds, Shimano’s drop bar CUES features hydraulic and mechanical disc brake offerings, as well as a 1 and 2x setups. For more on drop bar CUES, read on…

“Turning Point” is a film by photographer Wirittipon Withandetsit that focuses on his journey back to a life of activity after tearing his ACL. It follows Wirittipon on his trip from Bangkok to Khao Lak and delves into the minutiae of surgery and post-op recovery. For more on this fantastic film, dive in below…

The new 30cc Wolf Tooth EnCase Pump promises the same great features as the larger 40cc and 85cc models in a more compact and transportable package. For more on this tiny pump, dive in below…

The Pashley Roadfinder X is a modern gravel bike made for tackling all kinds of terrain. With SRAM UDH compatibility, internal cable routing, and a Columbus carbon fork, it’s full of intrigue. Learn more here…

Despite only just moving away, Nic Morales couldn’t stay away from his home state of Florida for long. With Orange Blossom Gravel in its second year as an official event, Nic took the opportunity to dissect the state of his home and what events like these add to the unique community there…