Nic Morales

Launched earlier this year, Friend&Fiend is a small, handmade bag brand from industrial designer Bailey Van Etten. His initial launch featured a pair of On-Tube Storage bags designed to attach to accessory mounts, expanding carrying capacity for snacks, tubes, and other items. V2 is an improvement on that very same design. Check out all the details here…

The go-to option for riders taking on the Tour Divide, the Vittoria Mezcal has a reputation for offering an ideal balance of speed and grip and is one of the brand’s most recognizable models. Last fall, Vittoria released a new version of the tire, expanding its compounds with new XC Race, XC Trail, and Adventure models. Nic spent the past six months on the Mezcals and shares his in-depth review below…

Vittoria has added greater variety to its endurance gravel tire line. With 50 and 55mm options now available in their T10, T50, and T70 models, these new tires are wider and more capable than before. Read on for more…

Fairlight’s go-fast, go-far hardtail just got a fresh new Ochre color. Available to order tomorrow, the mustard-yellow hue is accompanied by a 133-page lookbook that illuminates every detail of their most dirt-friendly model. Explore all the specifics below…

The new Curve Karoo is a reimagining of their original drop-bar model, the GMX. Predicated on the design impetus that helped launch the brand, the Karoo is a modern suspension-corrected bike designed to go fast on rough terrain. Find details below…

Shimano has released two new clipless pedals for trail and off-road riding. With a wider, XTR-inspired design, the DEORE XT PD-M8220 promises greater stability and traction, and the PD-MT520 replaces the longstanding PD-M520. Discover all the details below…

Following the release of their M7200/M6200 mechanical groupsets, Shimano has expanded its drivetrain options with the DEORE XT M8200 mechanical groupset. Featuring three new shifters and two rear derailleurs, this update brings their new SHADOW ES clutch technology to a practical, fully mechanical drivetrain. Read on below…

South City Stitch Works recently launched a new production bag for Wald 137 and 139 baskets. With a capacity of roughly 25L, these basket bags are made from highly water-resistant duck canvas. For more, check out all the details below…

Launched today, the Brooks B17 Utmost is a premium saddle featuring high-quality leather, a new internal rail design, and other small tweaks to one of cycling’s most recognizable saddles. For more on this new B17, check out all the details below…

Caletti Cycles is hosting another framebuilder summit this year, but they need help to make it happen. With prizes from Paul Components, White Industries, Moots, and more, this fundraiser is a great way to grab some gear and support US framebuilders…

The Nordest Britango 4 is the brand’s latest update to their go-fast hardtail. Designed around a 140mm fork, the refreshed downcountry hardtail includes several improvements and tweaks that make it better suited to bikepacking. For more, read on below…

Before the start of her second around-the-world record attempt, Lael Wilcox sat down with Specialized’s in-house podcast to speak about her journey. In a conversation that focuses on how she keeps her approach so joyful in the face of such a monumental task, she gets deep on the specifics of why she’s taking on the record once more. Watch it below…