David Golay, Author at BLISTER

David Golay reviews the High Above Lookout Pack for Blister.

High Above Lookout Hip Pack

November 6, 2019 by David Golay

Fanny / hip packs have been making a resurgence, and are no longer limited to 90’s throwback parties or dads on vacation. We’ve been using the High Above Lookout pack, made with modern, technical materials in Bellingham, Washington, and you can check out our full review for more.

Blister reviewers discuss which mountain bike pedals they prefer, how different mountain bike pedal systems differ, and more.

Which Mountain Bike Pedals, and Why?

October 13, 2019October 9, 2019 by David Golay

We just added more reviewers' perspectives on the topic of which MTB pedals they use, and why they prefer the ones that they do. Check them out here.

2020 Ibis Mojo HD5

September 24, 2019 by David Golay

Ibis is releasing today the 5th generation of their longer-travel 27.5" bike, the Mojo HD5. We came away impressed with the prior-generation HD4, so how similar is the HD5 to the HD4? Is this new bike an entirely different beast? Check out our First Look.

2020 Ibis Ripmo AF

September 10, 2019 by David Golay

Today Ibis announced the brand-new Ripmo AF, as in “aluminum frame.” As in, the first all-aluminum Ibis bike since they reopened shop in 2005. But there’s a whole lot more to this new Trail / Enduro bike than just being made of metal — check out our First Look for more info.

David Golay reviews the BTR Ranger 27.5 for Blister

2019 BTR Ranger 27.5

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 by David Golay

“Enduro Hardtail” — sound like an oxymoron? Well BTR, a custom builder out of England, makes them, and one of our reviewers has spent the past 2 years riding their long and slack steel hardtail, with some surprising conclusions. Check out the full review of the BTR Ranger.

David Golay reviews the Nicolai / Geometron G16 Mojo Special Edition bike for Blister

2019 Nicolai / GeoMetron G16

August 19, 2019August 13, 2019 by David Golay

Every brand is now making longer and slacker bikes, but few have taken this approach to the extremes of Nicolai. So, how does their ultra-long and ultra-slack G16 Enduro bike actually perform on trail, and how does it compare to the more moderate competition? Check out our full review of the G16.

David Golay

August 14, 2019May 9, 2019 by David Golay

Age: 28 | Vitals: 6’’0”, 165 lbs. | Years mountain biking: 18 | Current Residence: Seattle, WA

I got my introduction into mount

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