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Simon Stewart descending on the Santa Cruz Bullit

Deep Dive: Santa Cruz Bullit 4

We compare the Santa Cruz Bullit to the Cannondale Moterra SL, Trek Slash+, Mondraker Dune XR, Devinci E-Troy, and Orbea Wild.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Bullit

Santa Cruz Bullit 4

Did the Santa Cruz Bullit dethrone its stablemate, the Santa Cruz Vala, as Simon’s favorite eMTB so far this year? Check out our Full Review to find out, and why we think full-power eMTBs with a small battery and a range extender offer the most versatility for a lot of folks.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Devinci E-Spartan Lite for Blister

Devinci E-Spartan Lite

Devinci’s made-in-Canada eMTB family just got bigger. With the release of the new E-Spartan Lite, Devinci has also pushed further into the more aggressive Enduro side of the eMTB spectrum. Let’s dig into what this new bike is all about.

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Specialized Stumpjumper 15

The Specialized Stumpjumper might be the most recognizable mountain bike of all time, and it’s long been known for being especially versatile and adaptable. However, what that actually means has changed a lot over the decades, and Specialized made some interesting changes to the latest Stumpjumper 15. So, is it still worthy of its popularity? Check out our Full Review for our take.

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Deep Dive: Specialized Stumpjumper 15

We compare the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 to the previous Stumpjumper EVO, Santa Cruz Hightower 4, Ibis Ripmo V3, Santa Cruz Bronson 5, Yeti SB140, Cannondale Habit, Spot Mayhem 140, Transition Sentinel V3, Kona Process 153, and Norco Sight.

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Zack Henderson and David Golay review the OneUp Clip Pedals for Blister

OneUp Components Clip Pedals

OneUp’s flat pedals have been extremely popular for quite some time now, so does their first clipless offering — the creatively named Clip Pedal — deserve similar acclaim? Here’s our take.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the High Above Supernatural for Blister

High Above Supernatural Vest Pack

High Above is primarily known for their US-made hip packs, so does their first vest pack, the Supernatural, hit the mark for folks who want more carry capacity? Our Full Review has our thoughts after a few months of heavy use.

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Salsa Blackthorn 145

Flash Review: Salsa Blackthorn 145 C

Update 7.2.25: We have another reviewer spending time on the new Salsa Blackthorn 145 C, so check out our updated Flash Review for some more early impressions.

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Simon Stewart descending on the Santa Cruz Bullit

Deep Dive: Santa Cruz Bullit 4

We compare the Santa Cruz Bullit to the Cannondale Moterra SL, Trek Slash+, Mondraker Dune XR, Devinci E-Troy, and Orbea Wild.

Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Bullit

Santa Cruz Bullit 4

Did the Santa Cruz Bullit dethrone its stablemate, the Santa Cruz Vala, as Simon’s favorite eMTB so far this year? Check out our Full Review to find out, and why we think full-power eMTBs with a small battery and a range extender offer the most versatility for a lot of folks.

Zack Henderson reviews the Devinci E-Spartan Lite for Blister

Devinci E-Spartan Lite

Devinci’s made-in-Canada eMTB family just got bigger. With the release of the new E-Spartan Lite, Devinci has also pushed further into the more aggressive Enduro side of the eMTB spectrum. Let’s dig into what this new bike is all about.

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

Specialized Stumpjumper 15

The Specialized Stumpjumper might be the most recognizable mountain bike of all time, and it’s long been known for being especially versatile and adaptable. However, what that actually means has changed a lot over the decades, and Specialized made some interesting changes to the latest Stumpjumper 15. So, is it still worthy of its popularity? Check out our Full Review for our take.

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

Deep Dive: Specialized Stumpjumper 15

We compare the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 to the previous Stumpjumper EVO, Santa Cruz Hightower 4, Ibis Ripmo V3, Santa Cruz Bronson 5, Yeti SB140, Cannondale Habit, Spot Mayhem 140, Transition Sentinel V3, Kona Process 153, and Norco Sight.

Zack Henderson and David Golay review the OneUp Clip Pedals for Blister

OneUp Components Clip Pedals

OneUp’s flat pedals have been extremely popular for quite some time now, so does their first clipless offering — the creatively named Clip Pedal — deserve similar acclaim? Here’s our take.