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Kara Williard, Luke Koppa, and Eric Freson review the Pivot Shadowcat for BLISTER

2022 Pivot Shadowcat

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We’ve had three reviewers spending time on the Pivot Shadowcat, and while it’s a bit of an unusual offering in 2022 — a very light, efficient 27.5’’ Trail bike — it’s proven to be a ton of fun, and a great example of why 27.5’’ wheels should stick around.
David Golay reviews the Maxxis Shorty for Blister

Maxxis Shorty

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It’s turning to wet-weather riding season in a lot of places, and the Maxxis Shorty is a great option for a soft-conditions tire that still maintains some versatility when things firm up. Check out our review to see where it excels and how it compares to the competition.
David Golay reviews the 2023 Scott Genius for Blister

2023 Scott Genius & Genius ST

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Scott just launched a new version of their Genius Trail bike, and it’s got wild levels of cockpit integration, unusual suspension tech, and out-there looks to go with it.
David Golay reviews the Ibis Ripmo V2S for Blister

Flash Review — Ibis Ripmo V2S

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Is the Ibis Ripmo V2S a more versatile take on an Enduro bike, or a more game-on Trail one? We’re not quite sure yet, but we’ve been spending time on the updated Ripmo and have some early thoughts on how it stacks up.

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David Golay reviews the e*thirteen Grappler tire for Blister

e*thirteen Grappler Tire

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e*thirteen calls the Grappler their most aggressive tire ever, meant for steep terrain across a range of conditions. Check out our full review to see how it stacks up against some other tires that claim the same.
David Golay reviews the 2023 RockShox Pike for Blister

Flash Review — 2023 RockShox Pike

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The new 2023 RockShox ZEB has been super impressive, but how about its little sibling? Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions of the new Pike.

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David Golay riding the Fox 36 (photo: Ian Stowe)

Trail / Enduro MTB Fork Comparisons

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There are more options for Enduro forks on the market than ever before, and we’ve updated our roundup with nine of the top contenders from Fox, RockShox, Manitou, Öhlins, and Marzocchi — including RockShox's new 2023 Lyrik and ZEB. So how do all these forks stack up, and who should be opting for the extra-burly Fox 38, RockShox ZEB, or Öhlins RXF38?
David Golay reviews the Santa Cruz Nomad for Blister

Flash Review — 2023 Santa Cruz Nomad

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The new Santa Cruz Nomad looks a lot like a mulleted Megatower on paper, but our early impressions of the V6 Nomad are pretty surprising.

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David Golay reviews the Fezzari La Sal Peak for Blister

Flash Review — 2022 Fezzari La Sal Peak

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The Fezzari La Sal Peak is billed as a "versatile" Enduro bike, but how does that mean it stacks up to its competition?

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David Golay reviews the Canyon Spectral 125 for Blister

Flash Review — Canyon Spectral 125

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There are a lot of good ~120mm-travel Trail bikes out there, but the Canyon Spectral 125 offers a very different take on the category than most — and we’re having a lot of fun on it. Check out our Flash Review for our early impressions.

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David Golay reviews the 2022 Manitou Dorado for Blister

Flash Review — 2022 Manitou Dorado

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The Manitou Dorado is one of the few inverted forks left in the MTB market, and we've been spending time on multiple versions of the new one.

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David Golay reviews the OChain Anti-Pedal Kickback Device for Blister

OChain Anti-Pedal Kickback Device

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OChains — the floating crank spiders meant to mitigate pedal kickback — are everywhere in the World Cup Downhill pits, but do they really work, and are they going to be a benefit for mere mortals? Check out our full review to find out, and take a deep dive into the often-misunderstood topic of pedal kickback.
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