Jeff Brines, Author at BLISTER

An Argument For Ditching Your Front Derallieur

July 14, 2014September 29, 2011 by Jeff Brines

This may have been unappealing in the past, but the right 1×10 setup will quiet your bike, improve shifting performance, and increase clearance. Take a look.

SRAM X9, 10-Speed Drivetrain

November 2, 2012September 28, 2011 by Jeff Brines

SRAM’s X9 10-Speed Drivetrain delivers a ton of bang for the buck.

Crank Brothers Mallet 3 pedal

September 25, 2012September 8, 2011 by Jeff Brines

By slightly lowering the weight and significantly lowering the price of the new Mallet 3, Crank Brothers has raised the bar with their high end, clipless platform pedal.