Race Face Team Chute Jacket
The Race Face Team Chute jacket will keep you dry on wet, muddy rides, it's more durable than your average rain jacket, and it won't cost you a fortune.
Noah Bodman
Trip Report: Whistler Blackcomb
We sent a team of reviewers to Whistler, BC, to test trail and DH bikes on some of the best trails in the world. Here's a recap and photo gallery.
Alpinestars Alps Kevlar Knee Guard
The Alpinestars Alps Kevlar is a reasonably priced, middle-of-the-road option between heavy duty plastic knee/shinguards, and lightweight, flexible knee pads.
Preview: Yeti SB5c
Yeti debuts a 2015 trail bike with a unique suspension design. Promising features and unanswered questions abound.
SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 2
SRAM’s new X1 is lighter, cleaner, and shifts better than 2x10 systems, and it’s currently the most affordable 11-speed drivetrain available.
SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 1
SRAM’s new X1 group isn’t just another 1x11 drivetrain, it’s a system poised to impact the whole industry. Here’s why.
Suspension 201: Anatomy of a Suspension System
We covered basic definitions and frame suspension designs in our Suspension 101 articles. Now it's time to talk stanchions, lockouts, and everything in between.
Suspension 101: Concepts & Definitions
So what's the difference between XC, Trail, and AM bikes? This article cuts through the confusion, and will help you decide what type of bike makes the most sense for you.
WTB Vigilante Tire
We've now tested the WTB Vigilante with reinforced "AM" casing. How does it compare to the lighter, standard version?
WTB Frequency Team i25 Rims
WTB's Frequency Team i25 rims are reasonably priced, build up well, and work great as a tubeless setup.
2014 Yeti SB95
The Yeti SB95 does a great job riding the line between an all-arounder that likes going uphill, and an all-mountain bike that focuses on descending.
2014 Pivot Mach 6 Carbon
Of all the bikes we rode at Interbike, the Pivot Mach 6 Carbon was the most rewarding to ride hard, and is extremely capable in pretty much every category.
Smith Forefront Helmet
The Forefront is Smith's first bike helmet, and it's impressive. It ventilates well, it's the lightest we've tested, and it uses an interesting new construction material.
Avid Elixir 9 Trail Brakes
The Elixir 9 Trail brakes maintain the elements we liked about Avid brakes in the past, but also offer some important improvements.
Zoic Ether LT Shorts & Highland Jersey
The Zoic Ether Shorts and Highland Jersey are well designed riding pieces, great for cooler spring conditions.
Rocket44 Apollo 1 Mini Pump
The Rocket44 Apollo I is a good mini pump that's small, practical, and cheap.
45NRTH Nicotine Tire
If you want a 29er tire that puts a premium on traction and will go around a corner as fast as you want it to, the 45NRTH Nicotine is a great option.
Industry Nine Enduro 29″ Wheelset
We tested these wheels for about a year and a half, and found them to be exceptionally durable and well designed.
Specialized Command Post BlackLite
Blister's bike editor Noah Bodman put the Specialized Command Post BlackLite to the test, and found it lacking in a few key ways.
Swiftwick Socks
These socks from Swiftwick are designed to be better for the environment, without sacrificing wicking abilities or comfort.