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David Golay reviews the DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic wheels for Blister

DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic Wheels

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DT Swiss’s 1700-series wheels are deservedly popular as higher-end aluminum options that come in at a reasonable price, but what about their flagship 1200-series carbon models? We’ve spent a ton of time on the Enduro-oriented EXC 1200 Classic wheelset to find out. Here’s our Full Review.
David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox Float X2 for Blister

Flash Review: 2026 Fox Float X2

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Fox’s new Float X2 has dramatically different damper architecture from the prior version and some air spring tweaks to go with it. Check out our early thoughts after A-B testing the two generations of Float X2 for a few rides.

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David Golay reviews the DT Swiss 350 DEG Hubs and Pure Carbon Rims for Blister

DT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG Hubs & Pure Carbon Rims

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DT Swiss is bringing their faster-engaging Ratchet DEG freehub design to their more affordable 350 hubs, along with some flashier color options than their standard black. They’re also now offering their top-tier carbon MTB rims on their own. Check out what’s new from DT Swiss.
David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox 36 Grip X2 for Blister

Flash Review: 2026 Fox 36 Grip X2

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The new Fox 36 gets an updated chassis and air spring, paired with the newer Grip X2 damper that debuted last year. Check out our early take on how it all comes together.

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David Golay reviews the Project321 RG3 Hubs

Project321 RG3 Hubs

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We’ve been very impressed with Project321’s G3 mountain bike hubs, and now they’ve got a pared-down road and gravel version: the RG3. Check them out here.
David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 for Blister

Flash Review: 2026 Fox DHX2

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We've started spending time on the new Fox DHX2. Check out how it's going so far.

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David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 for Blister

2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2

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Right on the heels of giving their fork lineup a big overhaul, Fox has new versions of their Float X2 and DHX2 gravity shocks. It’s a big refresh, too, including completely different damper architecture and a bunch more. Check out what’s changed.
David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle 70 and 90 Transmission for Blister

Flash Review: SRAM Eagle 90 Transmission

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Mechanical SRAM Transmission is here. Check out our take on the Eagle 90 groupset so far.

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David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle 70 and 90 Transmission for Blister

SRAM Eagle 70 & 90 Transmission

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The long-rumored mechanical version of SRAM Transmission is here, in two variants — Eagle 70 and Eagle 90. Check out what’s new with the cable-actuated Transmission variants, what’s shared with the existing electronic versions, and our on-trail impressions so far.
David Golay reviews the Fox 36 and 36 SL for Blister

Fox 36 & 36 SL

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Fox’s new 34 SL was a sign of more things to come: there’s now a new 36 SL and an overhauled 36 in Fox’s fork lineup, too. Check out what’s new.
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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