BLISTER Gear Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles
Win Apparel From Curious Creatures & Party Shirt International
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a pair of Bitterroot Bloom or Sun Dog shorts from Curious Creatures and a Sun Hoodie from Party Shirt International!
Formula Selva V
Formula’s latest twist on their single-crown All-Mountain / Enduro fork, the Selva V, defies convention within the category a bit — and will be a great option for the right riders for it.
Casey Brown on Dark Horse, Rampage, Women’s Protective Gear, & More (Ep.287)
Casey Brown is back on Bikes & Big Ideas to talk about the past, present, and future of women’s freeride; the resurrection of Dark Horse; year two of women in Rampage; the state of women’s protective gear & how to improve it; and a whole lot more.
2026 Norco Revolver 120 & 130
The all-new Norco Revolver 120 & 130 are built on a redesigned carbon frame with updated geometry as well as Norco’s first “Flex-Pivot” suspension design, shedding weight in the pursuit of Cross-Country podiums and easier miles. Check out our First Look for all the details.
The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella (Ep.81)
Eli talks with Stephen Muscarella about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron so special — and so misunderstood; the small design choices that lead to better cooking; and what Field is doing to bring back the use of cast iron in modern cooking.
Tectonic Alibi Flat Pedals
Tectonic has taken the winning formula of their Altar V2 pedal and adapted it to a composite (and much cheaper) version: the Alibi. Does it match the Altar V2’s strong performance, or is the Alibi something else altogether? We’ve been riding them for a few months and have thoughts.
Flash Review: Shimano XT M8200 Di2 Drivetrain and Brakes
Update 8.12.25: We’ve started spending time on the 9-45 tooth cassette version of the new Shimano XT Di2 Drivetrain, and have some thoughts on how it stacks up against the standard 10-51 tooth version.
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Big Balls, Flat Pedals, A-Line, & More with Lindsey Richter, founder of Ladies AllRide (Ep.369)
Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide, not only has one hell of a story herself, but what she and her team have created is incredibly inspiring, much needed, and should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men.
RockShox Reverb AXS B1
The new RockShox Reverb AXS is a ground-up revision of the original, adding more drop, a new cartridge design, a lower price, and some built-in bounce. Does the redesign push the Reverb ahead of the competition? Our Full Review has answers.
Reviewer Reports: Luke & Jonathan on Summer Gear + Red Bull Rampage vs. Hardline (Ep.358)
We discuss some of our favorite gear we’ve used this summer, and make the argument for the single greatest piece of summer gear. But we begin by discussing our Weekly Blister Survey question, and bottom line: we think half of you might be crazy??
Win a Helmet Light From Outbound Lighting
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the Portal Helmet Bike Light from Outbound Lighting!
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart, July 2025 (Ep. 286)
Dylan and Simon break down all the racing, tech, and tariff chaos from the past month, including Louise Ferguson’s ground-breaking Red Bull Hardline winning run, Tom Pidcock’s XC win, and Tadej Pogacar’s utter domination of the Tour de France.
Ghia’s Journey from ‘Shark Tank’ to the Mainstream (Ep.80)
Ghia is a drink brand that isn’t trying to be beer, wine, or spirits — and definitely not a “mocktail.” Eli talks with Ghia founder Mélanie Masarin about building a culinary inspired non-alcoholic option that’s not about sobriety, but about choice, occasion, and great flavors.
Trek Fuel+ EX, MX, & LX eMTBs
The new non-motorized Trek Fuel lineup has an electrified alter ego. Based around the new TQ HPR60 motor, the Fuel+ EX, MX, and LX bring the modular design of their unassisted siblings to a new Light-Assist eMTB format.
Flash Review: Trek Fuel EX Gen 7
The outgoing Trek Fuel EX Gen 6 was an exceptionally well-rounded, versatile bike that riders of many different stripes could get along with — so is that still true of the new Gen 7 version, or has Trek turned the Fuel EX into something else entirely?
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BLISTER Reviews, Podcasts, & Articles:
Win Apparel From Curious Creatures & Party Shirt International
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a pair of Bitterroot Bloom or Sun Dog shorts from Curious Creatures and a Sun Hoodie from Party Shirt International!
Formula Selva V
Formula’s latest twist on their single-crown All-Mountain / Enduro fork, the Selva V, defies convention within the category a bit — and will be a great option for the right riders for it.
Casey Brown on Dark Horse, Rampage, Women’s Protective Gear, & More (Ep.287)
Casey Brown is back on Bikes & Big Ideas to talk about the past, present, and future of women’s freeride; the resurrection of Dark Horse; year two of women in Rampage; the state of women’s protective gear & how to improve it; and a whole lot more.
2026 Norco Revolver 120 & 130
The all-new Norco Revolver 120 & 130 are built on a redesigned carbon frame with updated geometry as well as Norco’s first “Flex-Pivot” suspension design, shedding weight in the pursuit of Cross-Country podiums and easier miles. Check out our First Look for all the details.
The Cast Iron Comeback: Field Company Co-Founder, Stephen Muscarella (Ep.81)
Eli talks with Stephen Muscarella about how a vintage pan sparked a journey to reimagine cast iron from the ground up. They get into what makes cast iron so special — and so misunderstood; the small design choices that lead to better cooking; and what Field is doing to bring back the use of cast iron in modern cooking.
Tectonic Alibi Flat Pedals
Tectonic has taken the winning formula of their Altar V2 pedal and adapted it to a composite (and much cheaper) version: the Alibi. Does it match the Altar V2’s strong performance, or is the Alibi something else altogether? We’ve been riding them for a few months and have thoughts.
Flash Review: Shimano XT M8200 Di2 Drivetrain and Brakes
Update 8.12.25: We’ve started spending time on the 9-45 tooth cassette version of the new Shimano XT Di2 Drivetrain, and have some thoughts on how it stacks up against the standard 10-51 tooth version.
Big Balls, Flat Pedals, A-Line, & More with Lindsey Richter, founder of Ladies AllRide (Ep.369)
Lindsey Richter, the founder of Ladies AllRide, not only has one hell of a story herself, but what she and her team have created is incredibly inspiring, much needed, and should serve as a blueprint for other sports in the outdoor industry — for women and men.
RockShox Reverb AXS B1
The new RockShox Reverb AXS is a ground-up revision of the original, adding more drop, a new cartridge design, a lower price, and some built-in bounce. Does the redesign push the Reverb ahead of the competition? Our Full Review has answers.
Reviewer Reports: Luke & Jonathan on Summer Gear + Red Bull Rampage vs. Hardline (Ep.358)
We discuss some of our favorite gear we’ve used this summer, and make the argument for the single greatest piece of summer gear. But we begin by discussing our Weekly Blister Survey question, and bottom line: we think half of you might be crazy??
Win a Helmet Light From Outbound Lighting
The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the Portal Helmet Bike Light from Outbound Lighting!
Reviewing the News w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart, July 2025 (Ep. 286)
Dylan and Simon break down all the racing, tech, and tariff chaos from the past month, including Louise Ferguson’s ground-breaking Red Bull Hardline winning run, Tom Pidcock’s XC win, and Tadej Pogacar’s utter domination of the Tour de France.