Ion Rascal Amp January 5, 2022 by Noah Bodman Ion Rascal Amp ShoeSize Tested: 44Blister’s Measured Weight: 493 and 508 grams (per shoe)Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8MSRP: $169.95Reviewer: 5’9’’, 155 lbs …
2022 Fox DHX December 23, 2021December 23, 2021 by Noah Bodman 2022 Fox DHXTest Location: Montana, France, ItalyTest Duration: 4 monthsSize Tested: 205 x 60mm, trunnionMounted to: Specialized EnduroBlister’s Measured W…
Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS December 8, 2021December 8, 2021 by Noah Bodman Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPSSize Tested: Medium (57-58cm)Blister’s Measured Weight: 1,027gReviewer: 5’9’’ / 175 cm, 155 lbs / 70.3 kgHead circumference: 56.…
Shimano ME5 Clipless Shoes November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 by Noah Bodman Shimano ME5 Clipless ShoeSize Tested: 44Blister’s Measured Weight (per shoe): 388 grams Pedals: Time Speciale 8MSRP: $170Reviewer: 5’9”, 155 lbs / 175 cm, …
Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes October 21, 2021October 13, 2021 by Noah Bodman Leatt 5.0 Clipless ShoesSize Tested: 10Blister’s Measured Weight: 535 and 542 grams (per shoe)Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8MSRP: $129.99Reviewer: 5’9’’, 155…
2022 Fox 34 Fork September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Noah Bodman 2022 Fox 34 ForkTest Location: MontanaTest Duration: 4.5 monthsStanchion Diameter: 34 mmTravel Options: 130, 140 mmWheel Size Options: 29”Version tested: F…
Shimano ME7 Clipless Shoes July 6, 2021July 2, 2021 by Noah Bodman Shimano ME7Size Tested: 44Blister’s Measured Weight: 423 grams (per shoe)Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8MSRP: $200Reviewer: 5’9”, 155 lbs / 175 cm…
Flash Review: 2022 Fox 34 June 2, 2021June 1, 2021 by Noah Bodman Fox gave their 34 a substantial update for 2022, and we've been spending time on the new one. Check out our Flash Review for our initial impressions, inclu…
Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet February 22, 2021 by Noah Bodman Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS HelmetTest Location: Whitefish, MontanaTest Duration: 4 monthsSize Tested: Medium / LargeColor: Race Blue / Natural Carbon…
Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Noah Bodman Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact WheelsetAvailable Sizes: 27.5” & 29”Measured Internal Rim Width: 27.5 mmBlister’s Measured Weight (29”):Front: 838 gR…
2021 Fox 38 Fork October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Noah Bodman 2021 Fox 38 Factory ForkTest Location: MontanaTest Duration: ~3 monthsStanchions: 38 mmTravel Options: 160, 170, 180 mmWheel Sizes: 27.5” & 29”Version …
2021 Fox Float X2 Shock August 27, 2020 by Noah Bodman 2021 Fox Float X2 ShockTest Location: MontanaTest Duration: ~2 monthsVersion tested: 205 mm x 60 mm Trunnion MountBlister’s Measured Weight: 666 grams (🤘)M…
2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post August 24, 2020 by Noah Bodman 2021 Fox Transfer Dropper PostTest Location: MontanaTest Duration: About 2 monthsBlister’s Measured Weights (31.6 mm / 175 mm drop / Factory version):Post …
WTB Verdict & Judge July 2, 2020July 1, 2020 by Noah Bodman WTB Verdict and JudgeStated Dimensions:Verdict: 29” x 2.5” (27.5” x 2.5” available)Judge: 29” x 2.4” (27.5” x 2.4” available)Measured Width (on 30 mm inter…
Tannus Armour Tire Inserts June 25, 2020 by Noah Bodman Tannus Armour Tire InsertsSizes Tested:29” x 1.95”—2.5”27.5″ x 2.6”–3.0″Blister’s Measured Weight (one 29” x 1.95”–2.5” insert, no tube): 324 g…
2020 Guerrilla Gravity Smash April 24, 2020April 13, 2020 by Noah Bodman 2020 Guerrilla Gravity SmashTest Locations: Montana & WashingtonDuration of Test: 3 monthsSize Tested: 3Geometry: See BelowBuild Overview (Ride 1 / Ral…
2020 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol March 10, 2021January 23, 2020 by Noah Bodman Guerrilla Gravity Trail PistolSize Tested: 3Geometry: (Here)Build Overview (2019 Ride 1 Build Kit):Drivetrain: Sram GX EagleBrakes: Sram Guide RSFork: Rock…
2019 Alchemy Arktos 29 November 14, 2019October 6, 2019 by Noah Bodman 2019 Alchemy Arktos 29Size Tested: LargeGeometry: See BelowBuild Overview (GX Eagle Build Kit):Drivetrain: Sram GX EagleBrakes: Shimano XT M8000Fork: Fox 3…
CushCore Pro Tire Inserts September 16, 2019 by Noah Bodman CushCore Pro Tire InsertsSize Tested: 29”Blister’s Measured Weight (one insert): 267 gMSRP: $149 (includes 2 inserts + valves)Mounted to: Trek Slash w/ Race …
Biking 101: Bike Fit & Geometry — Part 1 September 17, 2019September 15, 2019 by Noah Bodman Article Navigation: Intro // Fit vs. Ride Characteristics // Geometry related to Fit // Geometry related to the Ride // Other Measurements // Bottom Line Why…