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David Golay reviews the Fox 34 SL for Blister

Fox 34 SL

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XC race courses are more technical than ever and race bikes are getting beefed up to match. Fox’s new 34 SL replaces the 34 Step Cast and promises a stiffer chassis, optional longer travel, and more. Check out what they’ve come up with.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Kona Process 153 for Blister

Deep Dive: Kona Process 153

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We compare the Kona Process 153 to the Transition Sentinel V3, Knolly Fugitive 140, Marin Alpine Trail XR, Forbidden Druid V2, Deviate Highlander II, Norco Sight, Yeti SB165, Kona Process 134, Transition Smuggler, REEB Steezl, and Santa Cruz Bronson 5.

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David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Pro Brakes for Blister

TRP Evo X and Evo Pro Brakes

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It wasn’t the most well-kept secret, but TRP has announced two new additions to its brake lineup, with similar design language but very different intended use cases. Meet the new Evo X and Evo Pro brakes.
David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Pro brakes for Blister

Flash Review: TRP Evo Pro Brakes

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TRP’s new Evo Pro brakes claim to keep the smooth power delivery and consistency of the DH-R Evo, but with improved lever ergonomics and more power. Here’s our early take on how they’ve done.

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Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

Camille Balanche on Yeti’s Return to World Cup DH, the State of the Sport, Injuries, & More (Ep.261)

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World Cup DH is undergoing a ton of changes at the moment, and we sat down with Camille Balanche to get her take on all of it. In addition to getting her thoughts on the state of World Cup Downhill, we talk about her move to Yeti; her injury struggles over the last couple of seasons and returning to form; pay in women’s racing; her 2025 plans and goals; and a whole lot more.
David Golay reviews the Fox Speedframe Pro for Blister

Fox Speedframe Helmets

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Safety is the whole point when it comes to helmets, and two of the updated models in Fox’s Speedframe lineup are now #1 and #2 in Virginia Tech’s safety rankings. But how does the new Speedframe Pro fit and feel compared to the prior generation? We’re ready to weigh in.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Santa Cruz Bronson for Blister

Flash Review — Santa Cruz Bronson 5

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Update 2.6.2024: We’ve got the Santa Cruz Bronson 5 in for a long-term review, and have some updated thoughts on how it stacks up.

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David Golay reviews the Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals for BLISTER

Flash Review: Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

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Do Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals feel as wild as they look, or does their unconventional packaging wind up feeling more akin to other flat pedal designs than you might expect? We’ve got some early thoughts.

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David Golay reviews the Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals for BLISTER

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

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It’s hard to make a new flat pedal design really stand out from the many, many good options already out there but Outlier has done it — twice — with their new Void and Pendulum pedals. Check out what makes them different, and potentially very compelling.
David Golay reviews the Delium Versatile and Rugged tires for BLISTER

Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires

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“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.
Blister reviews the 2025 Transition Sentinel

Flash Review: Transition Sentinel V3

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Update 1.13.2025: We’ve got a bunch more time on the new Transition Sentinel, and our impressions have evolved. Check out our latest thoughts.

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Vorsprung on the Telum, Rapid Revalve, Shock Tuning & More (Ep. 256)

Vorsprung on the Telum, Rapid Revalve, Shock Tuning & More (Ep. 256)

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There is no shortage of very good high-end coil sprung shocks on the market. So it’s noteworthy that Vorsprung’s first shock, the Telum, stands out in a number of its design details — first and foremost, the Rapid Revalve system, which Vorsprung says makes changing the base tune on the Telum a few-minute job, with no need to even open the shock up. So we sat back down with Vorsprung founder, Steve Mathews, to hear all about it.
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