Interbike Roundup
A look at some of the noteworthy new products we played with during the Interbike demo days, including the DVO Emerald fork, the Thomson dropper post, and the Smith Optics Forefront helmet.
Noah Bodman
Norco Range
Our test ride showed that the Norco Range can still hold its own among next year's fleet of 27.5" wheeled bikes.
2014 Giant Trance
For $3,500, the Giant Trance is a great bike with a solid parts spec that will work well on a wide variety of trails.
2014 GT Fury
The GT Fury is a big, stable bike, and a glance at the World Cup podium is evidence that it's an extremely capable DH machine.
2014 Specialized Enduro 29
The Specialized Enduro 29 will blast through rock gardens at speed better than any other bike we rode at Interbike.
2014 Santa Cruz Bronson
The Santa Cruz Bronson is a long-ish travel bike that's just as happy going up or down.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Interbike 2013
Photos of the bizarre things we saw on the Interbike floor, from very strange suspension designs to ingenious ways to carry a six-pack.
2014 Devinci Troy Carbon SL
If you're looking for a true all-around trail bike, the Devinci Troy is definitely worth a look.
2014 Devinci Atlas Carbon RC
We just got back from testing bikes at day one of Interbike's Outdoor Demo. Here are our first impressions of the 2014 Devinci Atlas Carbon, an extremely capable 29er.
Oakley Airbrake MX Goggle
The Oakley Airbrake MX sets a new standard for biking goggles with interchangeable lenses.
POC Index DH Glove
The Index DH is an extremely well made, durable glove with the added protection of VPD armoring. Blister reviewer Noah Bodman calls it the "highest quality bike glove" he's ever owned.
2013 Specialized Enduro Expert
The Specialized Enduro Expert excels in downhill chunder and holding its line at speed. And its old school horst linkage can still compete with today's new-fangled suspension designs.
Teva Pivot Clipless Shoe
Teva hit the nail on the head with their Pivot clipless AM shoe. It has some novel design features that had us asking, "Why hasn't anybody thought of that before?"
2013 Fox 34 TALAS 26 FIT CTD Fork
Fox now includes their CTD damper system on ALL of their 34mm and 32mm forks. So is that a good thing or bad thing? Blister's Noah Bodman weighs in.
Specialized Tactic Helmet
Redesigned for 2013, the Specialized Tactic helmet does everything well, and at a good price.
Moment Deathwish VS. Praxis Concept
The Moment Deathwish and Praxis Concept: two skis with weird camber profiles, designed for slarving and pivoting while maintaining edge hold. Time for a "VS." review.
2012-2013 Praxis Concept
We see some unusual ski designs and shapes around here, but the Praxis Concept might take the cake. Here, peculiarity equals versatility.
2012 Kona Satori
The Satori is Kona’s attempt to make an aggressive 29er trail bike in a full-suspension package. So far, it's been a lot of fun and a little bit confusing. Noah Bodman explains.
Reviewers’ Rides, Part 2
When BLISTER reviewers aren’t out testing new stuff, what do their own builds look like? Here's Noah Bodman's answer.
UPDATE: SUNringlé Charger Pro Wheelset
For those looking for a solid all-mountain wheelset without dropping big bucks, the SUNringle Charger Pros are an attractive option. Just keep an eye on them at first.