Flash Review: 24/25 ON3P Woodsman 92

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Update 6.13.25: Jonathan Ellsworth adds his thoughts on the Woodsman 92, where it excels, and what sort of skiers ought to consider it.

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David Golay reviews the Santa Cruz Bronson

Deep Dive: Santa Cruz Bronson 5

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We compare the Santa Cruz Bronson 5 to the Santa Cruz Bronson 4, Santa Cruz Hightower 4, Santa Cruz Nomad, Yeti SB165, Ibis Ripmo, Specialized Stumpjumper 15, Spot Mayhem 140, Esker Woodsy, Propain Tyee, Norco Sight, Transition Sentinel V3, and Kona Process 153.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Bronson

Santa Cruz Bronson 5

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The Santa Cruz Bronson has evolved a lot over the years, and while the updates to the latest Bronson 5 look relatively subtle on paper, it’s a very different bike from the Bronson 4. We’ve had multiple editors in different locations spend time on the Bronson and have a comprehensive Full Review to share.
Zack Henderson reviews the Revel ReRun

Flash Review: Revel ReRun

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Revel Bikes is back in action after being reacquired by its founder, and that means their new bikes, like the ReRun, are hitting the market. Check out how we’re getting along with Revel's first eMTB so far.

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Blister reviews the Salsa Spearfish

Flash Review: Salsa Spearfish

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Salsa has jumped right into the modern XC bike mix with the new Spearfish. Check out our Flash Review to see how we’re getting along with it after a few rides.

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Salsa Spearfish

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XC bikes have seen a renaissance in the past few years, melding more confident Trail-inspired geometry with super-efficient pedaling performance. Salsa has made their entry into this brave new world of XC bikes with the Spearfish, and it looks rather promising. Our First Look digs into what they’ve cooked up.
Blister reviews the Salomon QST 106

Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 106

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We’re rounding out our Flash Reviews of the updated Salomon QST series with the longest-standing model, the QST 106 — check out our initial thoughts on how it compares to the prior-gen version and other QST models.

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David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Pro brakes for Blister

TRP Evo Pro Brakes

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TRP’s Evo Pro brakes take over from the popular DH-R Evo as their flagship gravity offering, and TRP says the new stoppers offer better ergonomics, more power, and greater adjustability. We’ve spent the last seven months putting those claims to the test. See how the Evo Pro brakes stack up.
Zack Henderson reviews the Ibis Oso 1.1

Ibis Oso 1.1

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The Ibis Oso 1.1 got a few construction tweaks and a smaller price tag, but it’s still a very unique-looking offering on the eMTB market. It comes with a unique ride, too, but one that should appeal quite a bit to the right buyer. Read on to find out who the Oso might be for.
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