2015 Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail
The Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail is a stiff, stable, adaptable trail bike that delivers an extremely impressive ride.
Kevin Bazar
RockShox Pike RCT3
The Rockshox Pike’s low weight and great adjustability set the standard for trailbike forks.
Bontrager G5
The Bontrager G5 brakes like a champ, excels at cornering, and is simply one of the best DH tires on the market.
Best Bike Grips for Going Gloveless
More riders are going gloveless on the trail, and these are the four best ‘gloveless’ grips that Kevin Bazar has ever used.
Q&A with Dave Turner, Turner Bikes, Part 2
In part two of our video series, BLISTER reviewer Kevin Bazar talks with Dave Turner of Turner Bikes about the history of Horst link suspension and whether mountain biking is pricing itself into a cost-prohibitive sport.
Q&A with Dave Turner, Turner Bikes
In the first of this two-part video series, BLISTER reviewer Kevin Bazar sits down with Dave Turner of Turner Bikes to discuss 650b, DH-specific bikes, and events like the Downieville Classic.
2012-2013 Praxis WooTest 2.0
Reviewer Kevin Bazar said the Praxis WooTest was the best backcountry ski he’d ever owned. After a few tweaks, he thinks the new WooTest is even better.
Shimano XT vs. SRAM X9 Clutch Derailleur Systems
If you haven’t looked at a clutch derailleur, you should. Reviewer Kevin Bazar breaks down the pros and cons of two solid choices, the Shimano XT and the SRAM X9.
RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 Shock
The RockShox Monarch Plus RC3 is basically the best air shock that reviewer Kevin Bazar has ever ridden on any trail bike.
Reviewers’ Rides, Part 3
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here’s Kevin Bazar’s answer.
Lizard Skins Knee/Shin Combo Body Armor
Reviewer Kevin Bazar has a lot of gripes with kneepads. A lot. So calling the Lizard Skins Knee/Shin Combo Body Armor “good pads” is a ringing endorsement. We agree.
WTB Volt & Silverado Saddles
The WTB Volt and Silverado saddles both offer comfortable rides, though for Kevin Bazar, break-in time and ride time produced sort of opposite results. (It’s kind of hard to explain. Just read this.)
2011 Specialized SX Trail
The Specialized SX Trail falls between a burly trail bike and DH rig, which, when dialed, will rail the downhill and will climb when you need it to.
Maxxis Minion DHR2
The new Minion DHR2 is, without a doubt, the best braking “general tread” DH tire Maxxis has ever made.
Maxxis High Roller 2
Whether you ride DH, XC, or a unicycle, if you think tires are all sorta the same, you need to read this review. (Besides, it might just be the best tire review ever written….)
2011 Turner 5.Spot
The 2011 Turner 5.Spot isn’t the lightest 140mm frame out there, but it is among the burliest.
Praxis WooTest
After working with Praxis to design the WooTest, Kevin Bazar reports that he now has the best backcountry ski he’s ever owned, and that the WooTest could benefit from a few tweaks to improve overall performance.
The Praxis WooTest
The backcountry-ready Praxis WooTest is about to become a reality. Find out how you, too, can get your very own WooTest (and what’s up with this dog).
Protesting the Backcountry: Building a Better Backcountry Ski
There once was a guy who dreamed of a very specific backcountry ski. Problem was, nobody made it. But that’s about to change. Kevin Bazar explains why he thinks the “WooTest” will rule, why sidecut is overrated, and why Praxis Skis is the perfect company to build his dream ski.
