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Blister MTB Brake Shootout

Hayes Dominion T4 Brakes

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The Hayes Dominion A4s have been one of our favorite brakes for a while now, but how about the lighter Dominion T4? Do they share the magic of the A4 or are they something else entirely? We’ve been logging a lot of time on the T4s and are ready to weigh in.
Abbey Bike Tools Founder Jason Quade (Ep.164)

Abbey Bike Tools Founder Jason Quade (Ep.164)

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Abbey Bike Tools was founded pretty much by accident — and the story is a great one — but has grown into one of the leading purveyors of high-end bike tools. So we sat down with founder Jason Quade to get the whole Abbey story.
David Golay reviews the Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 for Blister

Flash Review — Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4

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We've started spending time on the Cotic RocketMAX Gen 4 — check out our early impressions, including initial comparisons to the Starling Murmur.

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David Golay reviews the Starling Murmur Enduro for Blister

Starling Murmur Enduro

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The Starling Murmur, with its steel construction and single-pivot suspension, doesn’t ride like most bikes, but those differences just might be what certain riders are looking for. Check out our full review to hear what sets the Murmur apart and how it compares to nine other bikes in its class.
David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission for Blister

Flash Review — SRAM X0 Eagle Transmission & Code Ultimate Stealth Brakes

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We've been testing the new SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for a while now — check out our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle Transmission and Stealth Brakes for Blister

SRAM Eagle Transmission

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There have been spy photos of what appeared to be a new direct-mount derailleur, plus updated Eagle cranks, cassettes, and controllers from SRAM floating around the internet for a while now — and today it all breaks cover, along with some new brakes and much more. Check out our First Look for all the info on the new Eagle Transmission.
David Golay reviews the Yeti SB160 for Blister

Flash Review — Yeti SB160

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We’ve started spending time on Yeti’s latest take on an Enduro race bike, the SB160. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.

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Cy Turner on 20 Years of Cotic Bikes (Ep.160)

Cy Turner on 20 Years of Cotic Bikes (Ep.160)

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Cotic Bikes turns 20 this year, and we took the opportunity to sit down with founder Cy Turner to chat about the history of the brand & changes to the industry over those two decades; why they use steel for full-suspension frames and hardtails alike; Cy’s philosophy on bike design; tease an upcoming Blister review; & a whole lot more.
Simon Stewart and David Golay review the Ibis Ripmo V2S for Blister

Ibis Ripmo V2S

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Ibis gave the Ripmo a light update late last year, and while the changes to the new V2S version aren’t all that dramatic, it’s still a good, well-rounded bike that blurs the line between longer-travel Trail bikes and full-on Enduro ones, in a way that we can imagine working well for a lot of folks. Check out our full review for our take, including how the Ripmo V2S stacks up against a dozen of its competitors.
David Golay reviews the Galfer Shark Rotors for Blister

Galfer Shark Rotors

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We really like Galfer’s standard Wave rotors, but how about the fancier Shark versions that they’re launched more recently? And in general, who should think about upgrading their existing rotors? Check out our review to learn more.
David Golay reviews the Trinity Gravity for Blister

Trinity Gravity

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Trinity MTB has been developing one of the wildest, most interesting new bikes in recent memory and now the result of their efforts is available to pre-order. Check out our First Look with all the info on the Trinity Gravity — and there’s a *lot* going on here.
Magnus Manson is Back (Ep.159)

Magnus Manson is Back (Ep.159)

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Magnus Manson had to put his burgeoning World Cup DH career on hold while he battled cancer, and now he’s gearing back up for the upcoming season. So we sat down with Magnus to talk about his treatment & recovery; staying motivated; filming and racing throughout his treatment; and a whole lot more.
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