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Zack Henderson reviews the Specialized Chisel for Blister

2024 Specialized Chisel

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Hot on the heels of the recently released Epic and Epic EVO, Specialized is announcing the new Chisel. The Chisel keeps similar kinematics and geometry to the Epic, but gets an impressively light aluminum frame to bring down cost. Let’s look at what Specialized has welded up.
David Golay reviews the 2025 Geometron G1 for Blister

2025 Nicolai / Geometron G1

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How do you go about updating what is *still* one of the most adjustable frames out there, with some of the most progressive geometry on the market, five years after it first launched? Geometron has found a lot to change on the new iteration of their Nicolai-built G1 — and much of what they tweaked might come as a surprise.
David Golay reviews the Forge+Bond 30 AM wheels for Blister

Forge+Bond 30 AM Wheels

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Forge+Bond’s original MTB wheel offering, the 30 EM, impressed us with its especially smooth ride feel — but what about its lighter Trail-oriented sibling, the 30 AM? We’ve now spent several months riding it and you can check out our Full Review to see how they stack up.
David Golay reviews the Formula Belva for Blister

Flash Review — Formula Belva

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Update 5/28/2024: We've spent a lot more time on the Formula Belva dual-crown Enduro fork, and have been experimenting with its swappable compression valves. Check out how our thoughts on the Belva have evolved.

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David Golay reviews the Chromag Lowdown for Blister

Chromag Lowdown

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The Chromag Darco was one of the most interesting bikes we reviewed last year (and one of the most compelling, for the right folks). But what about its bigger sibling, the Lowdown? We’ve spent a ton of time on the longest-travel Chromag and are ready to weigh in.
David Golay reviews the Chromag Lowdown for Blister

Deep Dive: Chromag Lowdown

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We compare the Chromag Lowdown to the Nicolai G1, Yeti SB160, Rocky Mountain Altitude, Chromag Darco, Pivot Firebird, Santa Cruz Megatower, Orbea Rallon, Norco Range, Contra MC, Trek Slash, Ibis HD6, Nicolai Nucleon 16, RAAW Madonna, Reeb Steezl, Starling Murmur Enduro, and Cotic RocketMAX.

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David Golay reviews the new Michelin Enduro and DH tires for Blister

Flash Review — Michelin Wild Enduro MH & Wild Enduro MS

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Michelin’s new Wild Enduro tires look a lot more aggressive than the prior-generation versions that they replaced, but how do they perform on the trail? We’ve started spending time on the Wild Enduro MH and Wild Enduro MS, and are ready to weigh in with some early thoughts.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Yeti SB165 for Blister

Deep Dive: Yeti SB165

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We compare the Yeti SB165 to the Yeti SB160, Santa Cruz Nomad, Rocky Mountain Altitude, Orbea Rallon, Norco Sight, Kavenz VHP 16, Ibis HD6, Contra MC, Trek Slash, Chromag Lowdown, Propain Tyee, SCOR 4060 LT, Cotic RocketMAX, Pivot Firebird, Specialized Enduro, and Banshee Titan.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Yeti SB165 for Blister

2024 Yeti SB165

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The new Yeti SB165 is their first production mullet bike, and the longest travel one in their lineup as well. But is it a more easygoing alternative to their high-strung SB160 Enduro race bike or something else entirely? Check out our full review for our take.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Deviate Highlander II for Blister

Flash Review — Deviate Highlander II

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The Deviate Highlander II combines “Trail bike” geometry numbers with a high-pivot suspension layout, and so far, that seems to make for a very interesting combination of ride characteristics. Check out our thoughts on the Highlander II after our first few rides.

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