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David Golay reviews the Kavenz VHP G2 for Blister

Flash Review: Kavenz VHP G2

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Update 2.2.2026: We’ve got a lot more time on the Kavenz VHP G2 now, and what we’re finding is pretty interesting.

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Stuff We Like: January 2026

Stuff We Like: January 2026

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In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss a bunch of apparel, trail snacks for those of us lacking a sweet tooth, multiple products for making ski boots nicer to live with, and more.
David Golay reviews the Ohlins RXF38 m.3 for Blister

Flash Review: Öhlins RXF38 m.3

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Öhlins made the RXF38 shinier with the latest m.3 iteration, but — much more importantly — it got some notable performance updates, too. Here’s what we’ve found so far.

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David Golay reviews the Enve M8 & M9 Pro wheels for Blister

Enve M8 & M9 Pro Wheels

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Enve arguably did more than any other brand to spearhead carbon fiber wheels for mountain bikes, but their latest M8 and M9 Pro wheels are a big departure from Enve designs of old — with some very big performance claims to go with them. Here’s our take on Enve’s flagship gravity offerings.
David Golay reviews the Lal Katana for Blister

Flash Review: Lal Katana

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The Katana is Lal’s first in-house frame, built around their Supre Drive drivetrain, and we’ve started spending time on it. So, is its on-trail performance as unconventional as its aesthetics might suggest? Here’s our early take.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Fox 36 and 36 SL for Blister

Fox 36 & 36 SL

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Fox’s fork lineup got a big reshuffling this year, including an update to the longstanding 36, and the new 36 SL replacing the 34 as their shorter-travel Trail bike offering. So, how do the new 36 siblings stack up to each other, the forks they replaced, and some of their main competitors? Here’s our take.
David Golay reviews the Trek Fuel MX for Blister

Flash Review: Trek Fuel MX Gen 7

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We’re rounding out Trek’s new Fuel trio by spending some time on the mixed-wheel, mid-travel Fuel MX. Here’s how it’s going so far.

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