Dylan Wood, Author at BLISTER

Blister Brand Guide: Rocky Mountain’s Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021

September 27, 2021March 15, 2021 by Dylan Wood

For model-year 2021, Rocky Mountain's lineup saw some significant changes, including the all-new Instinct and Altitude. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about the current line and which bike might work best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Trek Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021

August 30, 2021March 1, 2021 by Dylan Wood

For 2021, Trek trimmed down their mountain bike lineup slightly, but also made some updates to long-standing models. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Trek bike could make the most sense for you.

Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa review the Sego Big Horn 106 for Blister

2021-2022 Sego Big Horn 106

December 10, 2021February 5, 2021 by Dylan Wood

With the updates made for 20/21, Sego turned their Big Horn 106 into an even more versatile and stable, yet still very playful all-mountain ski. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Dylan Wood reviews the Trek Slash for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2021 Trek Slash

January 24, 2021January 23, 2021 by Dylan Wood

We’ve spent quite a bit of time now on the new Trek Slash, and three of our reviewers are weighing in on this smooth, stable, and surprisingly versatile long-travel bike. Check out our full review.

Dylan Wood reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2020 Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition

May 10, 2021September 1, 2020 by Dylan Wood

We've now had 3 reviewers on Rocky Mountain's "aggressive trail" bike, the Instinct BC. Check out our updated review for each of their takes, and how the bike compares to several other options in its class.

Blister Brand Guide: Yeti Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021

October 4, 2021August 17, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Yeti's lineup sees some notable changes for 2021, including the return of a Yeti hardtail, a new XC bike, and of course, plenty of full-suspension Trail bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about the line and which bike might make sense for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Commencal Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021

August 30, 2021July 7, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Commencal basically overhauled their entire MTB lineup for 2021. Check out our Brand Guide to see what's new, and which of their new bikes might work for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Cannondale Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

June 22, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Cannondale has become known for coming up with some unique designs, and while their current MTB lineup features some of their proprietary tech, it also spans everything from budget hardtails to XC race rigs to longer-travel Trail bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to see which of their bikes might make sense for you.

Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa

June 3, 2020May 28, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Five Ten's Kestrel Pro Boa clipless mtb shoe combines elements from stiff & light XC shoes and much burlier, hike-friendly options, and the result is a very versatile shoe. Check out our review for more.

Blister Brand Guide: Evil Mountain Bike Lineup

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Evil has taken a different approach than many to building both their bikes and their brand. Their current lineup covers a wide range, from shorter-travel 29ers to Enduro sleds, and you can check out our brand guide to see which of their bikes might be right for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Norco Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

May 18, 2020 by Dylan Wood

One of the oldest mtb brands, Norco's current lineup consists of everything from budget hardtails to World Cup DH bikes and everything in between. Check out our Brand Guide to get an idea of their current line and which bike might best suit you.

Blister Brand Guide: Transition Mountain Bike Lineup

July 20, 2021May 9, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Transition's mountain bike lineup has undergone some big changes recently, though their progressive approach to geometry & broad-ranging lineup remains. Check out our Brand Guide to see what sets each of their bikes apart.

Blister Brand Guide: Rocky Mountain’s Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

April 24, 2020April 6, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Rocky Mountain has been making bikes since 1981 and, like many brands these days, they make a very wide assortment of mountain bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to see how each of their bikes differ and which might be the best fit for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Kona Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

April 16, 2020March 26, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Kona has been making bikes since 1988 and they now make everything from budget-priced hardtails to plenty of versatile Trail bikes and long-travel Enduro & DH rigs. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Kona bike might be best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Scott Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

October 18, 2021March 9, 2020 by Dylan Wood

You'll see riders on Scott bikes in everything from Cross Country to EWS to Downhill races, and their mountain bike lineup reflects that. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Scott mountain bike might work best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Giant / Liv Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

November 9, 2021January 2, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Giant is the largest bike manufacturer in the world, so it makes sense that Giant and its sister brand, Liv, make a wide range of mountain bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to quickly figure out how each Giant & Liv bike differs, and which one might work best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Ibis Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

November 10, 2021December 23, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Ibis started back in 1981, and now makes a variety of bikes from hardtails to Enduro sleds. Check out our Brand Guide for our breakdown of their lineup, and see which bike might be the best fit for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Yeti Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

September 27, 2021December 12, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Yeti has been making mountain bikes since 1985, but their lineup has changed a lot since then and now includes a pretty wide range of options. Check out our Brand Guide to quickly & easily figure out what sets each Yeti bike apart from the other and which one might be best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Commencal Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

May 17, 2020October 11, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Commencal is one of a few direct-to-consumer MTB brands, which means many of their bikes are significantly cheaper than their competitors. They also make several bikes that cover a pretty broad range of end uses, so check out our Brand Guide to figure out which of their bikes could be a good fit for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Trek Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

June 20, 2020October 8, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Trek is one of the largest bike manufacturers in the world, and they have an expansive MTB lineup. Check out our Brand Guide for an overview of all of their mountain bikes.

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