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Ibis Ripmo V3

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While the Ibis Ripmo has stayed fairly consistent since its launch over six years ago, the mountain bike industry as a whole has shifted around it. So, where does it fit in today’s market, and how does it differentiate itself on the trail? Check out our Full Review.

Deep Dive: Ibis Ripmo V3

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We compare the Ibis Ripmo V3 to several Trail/Enduro bikes in its class, including the previous Ibis Ripmo V2S, Revel Rail 29, Specialized Stumpjumper 15, Spot Mayhem 140, and Santa Cruz Bronson.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Head Supershape e-Rally

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We’ve been spending time on the new Head Supershape e-Rally, and directly comparing it to the outgoing version. Check out our initial thoughts.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Black Crows Octo

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Update 12.2.24: Luke Koppa adds his thoughts on the new Black Crows Octo after spending some of his first days of the season aboard it.

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Flash Review: 24/25 Peak 104 by Dav

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We recently spent a day touring on the lighter version of Peak's 104 mm-wide ski, the Peak 104 by Dav. Check out our initial impressions.

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Win Tickets to Blister Summit 2025

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The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get 2 passes to our upcoming Blister Summit 2025! The Blister Summit is a one-of-a-kind event in the snowsports world and we’re so excited to bring it back for its fifth year, from February 23–27, 2025.
Dylan Wood and Simon Stewart review the Yeti ASR for Blister

Yeti ASR

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It had been seven years since Yeti produced an ASR — but now their XC race bike is back. And while the new ASR is undoubtedly a competitive modern XC race bike, its appeal will extend beyond the race course for some folks. Check out our Full Review for all the details.
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