Ion Rascal Amp
Ion Rascal Amp Shoe
Size Tested: 44
Blister’s Measured Weight: 493 and 508 grams (per shoe)
Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8
MSRP: $169.95
Reviewer: 5’9’’, 155 lbs
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2022 Fox DHX
2022 Fox DHX
Test Location: Montana, France, Italy
Test Duration: 4 months
Size Tested: 205 x 60mm, trunnion
Mounted to: Specialized Enduro
Blister’s Measured W
Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS
Fox Rampage Pro Carbon MIPS
Size Tested: Medium (57-58cm)
Blister’s Measured Weight: 1,027g
Reviewer: 5’9’’ / 175 cm, 155 lbs / 70.3 kg
Head circumference: 56.
Shimano ME5 Clipless Shoes
Shimano ME5 Clipless Shoe
Size Tested: 44
Blister’s Measured Weight (per shoe): 388 grams
Pedals: Time Speciale 8
MSRP: $170
Reviewer: 5’9”, 155 lbs / 175 cm,
Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes
Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes
Size Tested: 10
Blister’s Measured Weight: 535 and 542 grams (per shoe)
Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8
MSRP: $129.99
Reviewer: 5’9’’, 155
2022 Fox 34 Fork
2022 Fox 34 Fork
Test Location: Montana
Test Duration: 4.5 months
Stanchion Diameter: 34 mm
Travel Options: 130, 140 mm
Wheel Size Options: 29”
Version tested: F
Shimano ME7 Clipless Shoes
Shimano ME7
Size Tested: 44
Blister’s Measured Weight: 423 grams (per shoe)
Pedals Used: Time Speciale 8
MSRP: $200
Reviewer: 5’9”, 155 lbs / 175 cm
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Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet
Sweet Protection Arbitrator MIPS Helmet
Test Location: Whitefish, Montana
Test Duration: 4 months
Size Tested: Medium / Large
Color: Race Blue / Natural Carbon
Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset
Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset
Available Sizes: 27.5” & 29”
Measured Internal Rim Width: 27.5 mm
Blister’s Measured Weight (29”):
- Front: 838 g
- R
2021 Fox 38 Fork
2021 Fox 38 Factory Fork
Test Location: Montana
Test Duration: ~3 months
Stanchions: 38 mm
Travel Options: 160, 170, 180 mm
Wheel Sizes: 27.5” & 29”
Version
2021 Fox Float X2 Shock
2021 Fox Float X2 Shock
Test Location: Montana
Test Duration: ~2 months
Version tested: 205 mm x 60 mm Trunnion Mount
Blister’s Measured Weight: 666 grams (🤘)
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2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post
2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post
Test Location: Montana
Test Duration: About 2 months
Blister’s Measured Weights (31.6 mm / 175 mm drop / Factory version):
- Post
WTB Verdict & Judge
WTB Verdict and Judge
Stated 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
Tannus Armour Tire Inserts
Sizes 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
2020 Guerrilla Gravity Smash
Test Locations: Montana & Washington
Duration of Test: 3 months
Size Tested: 3
Geometry: See Below
Build Overview (Ride 1 / Ral
2020 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol
Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol
Size Tested: 3
Geometry: (Here)
Build Overview (2019 Ride 1 Build Kit):
- Drivetrain: Sram GX Eagle
- Brakes: Sram Guide RS
- Fork: Rock
2019 Alchemy Arktos 29
2019 Alchemy Arktos 29
Size Tested: Large
Geometry: See Below
Build Overview (GX Eagle Build Kit):
- Drivetrain: Sram GX Eagle
- Brakes: Shimano XT M8000
- Fork: Fox 3
CushCore Pro Tire Inserts
CushCore Pro Tire Inserts
Size Tested: 29”
Blister’s Measured Weight (one insert): 267 g
MSRP: $149 (includes 2 inserts + valves)
Mounted to: Trek Slash w/ Race
Biking 101: Bike Fit & Geometry — Part 1
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