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Eric Melson reviews the Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Outdoor Research Axiom Jacket

January 22, 2015 by Eric Melson
If you’re after a multi-season shell that’s light, packable, waterproof, and highly breathable, the Outdoor Research Axiom deserves some real consideration.
Categories Apparel, Jackets, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the Race Face Turbine Wheelset, Blister Gear Review

Race Face Turbine Wheelset

December 9, 2014December 9, 2014 by Eric Melson
Race Face's 29" Turbine wheels are durable, unusually stiff for their size, and come at a fair price.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Wheels
Eric Melson reviews the 2015 Fox 36 Float, Blister Gear Review.

2015 Fox 36 Float 26 160 FIT RC2 Fork

December 7, 2014December 7, 2014 by Eric Melson
The redesigned 2015 Fox 36 Float is better than ever. If you're looking for a stiff, fully adjustable mid-travel fork with a supple feel, this may be the best in class.
Categories Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson Reviews the Knolly Warden, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Knolly Warden

December 3, 2014 by Eric Melson
Knolly's first 650B bike, the Warden, is durable; reliable on quick, punchy climbs; and offers a very fun yet stable feel on descents.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Eric Melson reviews the Troy Lee Designs D3 Carbon Helmet, Blister Gear Review

Troy Lee Designs D3 Carbon Helmet

November 21, 2014 by Eric Melson
The Troy Lee Designs D3 Carbon is a lightweight, good-looking full-face that offers great protection.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Eric Melson Reviews the MSR Reactor 1L stove system, Blister Gear Review

MSR 1.0L Reactor Stove

November 20, 2014November 20, 2014 by Eric Melson
When it comes to speed and efficiency, the MSR Reactor stove system can't be beat.
Categories Recommended, Reviews

2014 Dakine Bike Apparel

September 26, 2014September 26, 2014 by Eric Melson
Some of our bike reviewers tested a range of Dakine’s bike apparel on our recent trip to Whistler, BC. Here's what they found.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the Mystery Ranch Terraplane, Blister Gear Review

Mystery Ranch Terraplane

August 26, 2014August 24, 2014 by Eric Melson
The Mystery Ranch Terraplane has an incredibly comfortable suspension system and excels at carrying heavy loads.
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Eric Melson reviews the Transition Covert 29, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Transition Covert 29

August 18, 2014 by Eric Melson
If your local trails feature sit-and-spin climbs and fast, ripping descents, you’ll get along well with the Transition Covert 29.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
review of the Race Face Ambush jersey and shorts, Blister Gear Review

Race Face Ambush 3/4 Jersey & Shorts

August 17, 2014August 9, 2014 by Eric Melson
The Race Face Ambush shorts are tough and have big, functional pockets, while the jersey is cut well and has a very useful built-in feature.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the eThirteen TRS+ Race Cranks for Blister Gear Review

eThirteen TRS+ Race Cranks

June 22, 2014June 22, 2014 by Eric Melson
eThirteen’s TRS+ Race cranks are a great option for the 5-6” travel segment, but will also work well on any bike where weight and pedaling efficiency are a consideration.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the Trek Superfly 8, Blister Gear Review

Update: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

May 14, 2014May 4, 2014 by Eric Melson
After more time on the Trek Superfly 8, we're still impressed with its powerful, efficient, climbing performance. But will it suit your riding on the down?
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
review of the Kelty Ignite Dridown sleeping bag, Blister Gear Review

Kelty Ignite 0 degree DriDown Sleeping Bag

January 26, 2014January 26, 2014 by Eric Melson
We tested the Kelty Ignite 0 degree DriDown sleeping bag on a 20-day raft trip down the Grand Canyon in the middle of winter. DriDown works.
Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Trek Superfly 8, Blister Gear Review.

First Look: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

May 5, 2014December 5, 2013 by Eric Melson
In our first look at the Trek Superfly 8, we talk about fit and initial impressions of this XC hardtail.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Knolly Chilcotin, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Knolly Chilcotin

September 3, 2013September 2, 2013 by Eric Melson
The Knolly Chilcotin is a technical trail wizard that thrives when ridden aggressively. If you live in an area with demanding trails and are in the market for a 6” all-mountain charger, it should be on your short list.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Club Ride Vibe Jersey, Blister Gear Review.

Club Ride Vibe Jersey

July 21, 2013 by Eric Melson
The Vibe jersey is Club Ride's latest addition to their lineup. It's as much a casual shirt as it is a technical piece of gear, and it works as well on the bike as it does in a local brewery.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Diamondback Scapegoat, Blister Gear Review

2013 Diamondback Scapegoat

May 31, 2013May 24, 2013 by Eric Melson
Though billed as a gravity / park bike with all-mountain agility and playfulness, the Diamondback Scapegoat shines brightest as a freeride machine. Blister reviewer Eric Melson reports.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson, Diamondback Scapegoat, Blister Gear Review, alpenglowpress.com

First Look: 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat

August 12, 2014November 7, 2012 by Eric Melson
The 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat looks impressive, with quite possibly the best off-the-rack build of any Gravity / Park / AM bike on the market. Eric Melson's been putting time on it, check out his initial impressions.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Transition Trail-or-Park

October 25, 2012 by Eric Melson
The Transition Trail-or-Park has what you'd expect in a do-it-all jump / park / pump track bike, but it's the ToP's unexpected details that makes this bike stand out.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
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