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David Golay reviews the Pivot Firebird V5 for Blister

Flash Review: Pivot Firebird V5

Pivot’s Enduro race bike, the Firebird, has gotten a bunch of updated features and other tweaks, so how does it ride, and how does it compare to the prior-gen version? We’ve got some early thoughts.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Outlier Void and Pendulum pedals for Blister

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals don’t look like anything else out there, so is their performance similarly quirky, just plain good, or somewhere in between? We’ve had multiple reviewers spend a lot of time on both versions and are ready to weigh in.

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Stuff We Like: June 2025

In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss a bunch of products that have stood out recently — from MTB tires that are dang near perfect for current conditions to a paper-airplane kit loved by kids and adults alike, classic summer apparel, and more.

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David Golay reviews the EXT Vecta for Blister

Flash Review: EXT Vecta

EXT has historically made very high-end suspension, and while their new Vecta coil shock isn’t cheap, it’s a lot more affordable than EXT’s other offerings. But how does it perform? We’ve got some initial thoughts.

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Update: Revised Public Land Sale Still a Terrible Idea

The Senate is still trying to sell more than a million acres of our public lands, and their revised proposal is still insultingly disingenuous — both to those who enjoy the outdoors and those seeking affordable housing. Here’s the latest, and why voicing your opinion is so urgent and important.

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BLISTER reviews the Mondraker Level

Mondraker Level

The new Mondraker Level is still a burly electrified aluminum eMTB, but it gets the Bosch Gen 5 motor treatment, a big 800 Wh battery, mixed wheels, and new geometry. Let’s check it out.

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Propain Sresh SL

Propain has been teasing their new Sresh SL for the last few weeks; today, this new mid-travel, TQ HPR60-equipped eMTB from the German brand has officially been unveiled. Check out our First Look for all the details.

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David Golay reviews the RockShox SID SL and Reba for Blister

2026 RockShox SID SL & Reba

RockShox’s XC forks are getting an overhaul, and while the standard SID carries on unchanged, both the ultralight SID SL and budget-oriented Reba get new chassis and some other updates. Check out what’s new.

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David Golay reviews the Hope EVO brakes for Blister

Hope EVO Brakes

Hope is giving their brake lineup an overhaul, and while the EVO name implies refinement rather than wholesale change, there’s a lot new here — including an updated lever, two new calipers, and more.

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‘Ski Party’ w/ Amie Engerbretson & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.43)

Today we are talking about a film that just celebrated its 60th anniversary: ’Ski Party’ came out on June 30, 1965; it stars a couple major actors and singers; and when we recently learned of its existence, we immediately knew who we needed to recruit to discuss: Amie Engerbretson.

David Golay reviews the Pivot Firebird V5 for Blister

Flash Review: Pivot Firebird V5

Pivot’s Enduro race bike, the Firebird, has gotten a bunch of updated features and other tweaks, so how does it ride, and how does it compare to the prior-gen version? We’ve got some early thoughts.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Outlier Void and Pendulum pedals for Blister

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals don’t look like anything else out there, so is their performance similarly quirky, just plain good, or somewhere in between? We’ve had multiple reviewers spend a lot of time on both versions and are ready to weigh in.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

Stuff We Like: June 2025

In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss a bunch of products that have stood out recently — from MTB tires that are dang near perfect for current conditions to a paper-airplane kit loved by kids and adults alike, classic summer apparel, and more.

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Win Apparel From Fjällräven

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the men’s or women’s Hoja Wool Tee, Hoja Hybrid Shorts, and Rider’s Wind Jacket from Fjällräven!

David Golay reviews the EXT Vecta for Blister

Flash Review: EXT Vecta

EXT has historically made very high-end suspension, and while their new Vecta coil shock isn’t cheap, it’s a lot more affordable than EXT’s other offerings. But how does it perform? We’ve got some initial thoughts.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

Update: Revised Public Land Sale Still a Terrible Idea

The Senate is still trying to sell more than a million acres of our public lands, and their revised proposal is still insultingly disingenuous — both to those who enjoy the outdoors and those seeking affordable housing. Here’s the latest, and why voicing your opinion is so urgent and important.

BLISTER reviews the Mondraker Level

Mondraker Level

The new Mondraker Level is still a burly electrified aluminum eMTB, but it gets the Bosch Gen 5 motor treatment, a big 800 Wh battery, mixed wheels, and new geometry. Let’s check it out.

BLISTER — Outdoor Gear Reviews, Podcasts, Buyer’s Guides, Giveaways

Propain Sresh SL

Propain has been teasing their new Sresh SL for the last few weeks; today, this new mid-travel, TQ HPR60-equipped eMTB from the German brand has officially been unveiled. Check out our First Look for all the details.