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Noah Bodman

Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset for Blister

Can a product that costs half as much as the competition perform just as well? That’s basically what Hunt is claiming about their Carbon H-Impact wheelset, and after 5 months of testing, we actually don’t think they’re far off. Check out our review of this impressive wheelset.

Categories Mountain Bikes, Reviews, Wheels

2021 Fox 38 Fork

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Fox 38 Fork and compares it to the Fox 36 & Rockshox Lyrik for Blister

We’ve spent the last 3 months riding Fox’s burliest single-crown fork, the 38, and comparing it to other mainstays in the category to see just how much of a difference the bigger chassis (and new internals) make on the trail. Spoiler alert: it’s a significant difference, but there’s more to it. Check out our full review.

Categories Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

2021 Fox Float X2 Shock

August 27, 2020August 27, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the 2021 Fox Float X2 shock for Blister

The Float X2 is Fox’s most downhill-oriented air shock, and they made a lot of changes to it for 2021. Do those changes actually make a difference? We’d say yes, and also think they make it one of the standout air-shocks on the market today — whether you’re racing DH or just want better downhill performance out of your Trail bike.

Categories Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the 2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post for Blister

The Fox Transfer dropper post has been one of the more reliable options on the market in the past, and they made some notable updates for 2021 that we think make the newest iteration even more appealing. Check out our full review.

Categories Mountain Bikes, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

WTB Verdict & Judge

July 2, 2020July 1, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews on the WTB Verdict & Judge and compares them to the Maxxis Minion DHF & DHRII for Blister

The Judge & Verdict are two of WTB’s newest, aggressive tire options and we’ve put around 500 miles on them. Check out our review to see what makes them stand out in this crowded category, and how they compare to similar options like the Maxxis Minion DHF & DHRII.

Categories Mountain Bikes, Reviews, Tires

Tannus Armour Tire Inserts

June 25, 2020June 25, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Tannus Armour Tire Inserts for Blister

We’ve had more reviewers using the Tannus Armour tire inserts, and have updated our review with thoughts on long-term durability; how the inserts perform when primarily used in a rear tire; and how noticeable the different ride quality will feel to beginners and intermediates.

Categories Mountain Bikes, Reviews, Tires

2020 Guerrilla Gravity Smash

April 24, 2020April 13, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman & David Golay review the Guerrilla Gravity Smash for Blister

We’ve now had two reviewers convert Guerrilla Gravity’s 120mm-travel Trail Pistol to their 145mm-travel Smash (an option that’s noteworthy in itself) and they both think the Smash is one of the more versatile and easy-to-recommend bikes in the Trail category. Check out our full review of the Smash.

Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

2020 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol

January 24, 2020January 23, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol for Blister

Reviewer David Golay has also been spending time on Guerrilla Gravity’s aggressive short-travel bike, the Trail Pistol, and he now offers his take on the bike.

Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

2019 Alchemy Arktos 29

November 14, 2019October 6, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Alchemy Arktos 29 for Blister

While there are now lots of “do-it-all” Trail bikes on the market, the Alchemy Arktos 29 brings something a bit different to the table. Check out our full review for more.

Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

CushCore Pro Tire Inserts

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews CushCore Pro tire inserts for Blister

We recently published Noah Bodman’s take on CushCore’s Pro tire inserts, and now David Golay adds his thoughts. Check them out here.

Categories Mountain Bikes, Reviews, Tires

Biking 101: Bike Fit & Geometry — Part 1

September 17, 2019September 15, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Blister Mountain Biking 101: Fit & Geometry; how to interpret a mountain bike geometry chart

Selecting the “right” bike means selecting the right *size* bike — and understanding how a bike’s “geometry” affects that. So check out our Bike Fit & Geometry 101 article to learn more about a bike’s geometry and how it affects both fit and performance.

Categories Featured, Features, GEAR 101, Mountain Bikes, Mountain Biking 101

Kuat Highline Trunk Rack

July 19, 2019July 18, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Kuat Highline Trunk Bike Rack for BLISTER

There are plenty of different ways to carry bikes on your car, but not everyone wants (or needs) an expensive, semi-permanent hitch or roof rack. That’s why trunk racks like the Kuat Highline exist, and the Highline is a great choice in this category.

Categories Bike Racks, Mountain Bikes

Enve M730 Wheels — Long-Term Review

July 16, 2019July 15, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Enve M730 Wheels for Blister

We’ve now spent over nine months on Enve’s M730 carbon wheels, and you can check out our full review for our thoughts on their ride quality, notable features, long-term durability, and who should be considering them.

Categories Featured, Mountain Bikes, Wheels

Lab Austere Hydration Pack, Tool Kit, & Wallet

June 17, 2019June 17, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Lab Austere Minimize Hydration Lumbar Pack, Trunk Roll Up Tool Kit, and Simplify Wallet for BLISTER

Lab Austere is a new brand that’s aiming to make simple — and more importantly, very useful — MTB accessories. Check out our review of their Minimize Hydration Lumbar Pack, Trunk Roll Up Tool Kit, and Simplify Wallet.

Categories Backpacks, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

Enve M7 Bar & M7 Stem

April 20, 2019April 20, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Enve M7 Bar & M7 Stem for Blister

If you’re looking for a bar & stem that offer an excellent balance of low weight, stiffness, and enough vibration damping for long days on the trail, Enve’s M7 Bar & Stem are worth a very good look.

Categories Cockpit, Reviews

Mammut Alvier Armor Hardshell Jacket

March 11, 2019March 11, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Mammut Alvier Armor Hardshell Jacket for Blister

Jackets with reinforced fabrics used to bulky and often uncomfortable. But a few companies have come up with new ways to seamlessly reinforce their garments, and the Mammut Alvier Armor Jacket takes this technology and packages it into a versatile ski shell. Check out our full review.

Categories Apparel, Jackets, Reviews

Mammut Alvier Hardshell Pants

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Mammut Alvier Hardshell Pants for Blister

The Mammut Alvier Hardshell Pant is what happens when you combine a stretchy vest with a waterproof ski pant. So how does that impact the usual pros and cons of hardshell bibs? Check out our full review.

Categories Apparel, Pants, Reviews

2019 Pivot Shuttle

June 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Pivot Shuttle for Blister

The Pivot Shuttle is one of the lightest e-bikes out there. So how does it compare to traditional mountain bikes, and who should be considering it? Check out our review.

Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

WTB Vigilante 2.6 and Trail Boss 2.6 Tires

January 22, 2019January 19, 2019 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Vigilante 2.6 and Trail Boss 2.6 for Blister

Some wider tires feel very similar to their narrower versions, while others feel like entirely different products. So which category do the 2.6″ versions of the WTB Trail Boss and Vigilante fall into, and what do you gain or lose by going with the wider versions? Check out our review.

Categories Reviews, Tires

2019 Esker Elkat

December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Esker Elkat for Blister

While many smaller bike companies tend to produce very niche designs, Esker’s Elkat is a surprisingly versatile and intuitive Trail bike that should work for a wide range of riders.

Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bikes, Reviews
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