Simon Stewart, Author at BLISTER

Reviewer Reports: Lightweight eMTBs, XC Race Bikes, and Slack Head Angles (Ep.241)

September 26, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Dylan and Simon discuss the bikes they’ve been comparing in our upcoming head-to-head videos, which cover everything from Enduro eMTBs like the Cannondale Moterra SL to XC bikes like the Yeti ASR — which doesn’t have a motor but almost feels like it does.

Norco Fluid VLT

September 6, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Norco’s Fluid VLT 130 pairs a responsive suspension platform, a lightweight build, and Bosch’s powerful SX drive system to create a unique offering in the light-assist eMTB category. Check out our Full Review and Deep Dive comparisons, as well as our “Head to Head” video comparing it to the Pivot Shuttle SL.

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, August 2024 (Ep.238)

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Mike Ferrentino is back handling the co-host duties on this episode of Reviewing the News. Simon admits to missing Mike during his absence, and the lads waste no time getting into recapping the UCI MTB World Championships; cross-country mountain bike courses getting too short; Mike’s take on the Specialized and Frameworks partnership; a belt drive lawsuit; and lots more.

‘Rad’ with Eddie Fiola, Jen Zeuner, & Simon Stewart (Ep.21)

September 3, 2024 by Simon Stewart

There’s no denying that the film Rad is a cult classic, and we sat down with one of the stunt riders, BMX freestyle legend Eddie Fiola, as well as BMX Hall of Famer Jen Zeuner, to get the backstory on how Eddie got involved, how he got knocked out, the terrifying Helltrack drop-in, wearing Lori Loughlin’s pants, plus a whole lot more.

Pivot Shuttle SL

September 6, 2024August 30, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Pivot Shuttle SL was one of the first light-assist eMTBs. But even after many other brands have added their takes on this hotly contested category, the Shuttle SL remains an excellent option for many reasons.

Deep Dive: Pivot Shuttle SL

August 30, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We compare the Pivot Shuttle SL to the Trek Fuel EXe, Norco Fluid VLT 130, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Canyon Neuron:ONfly, and Cannondale Moterra SL.

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Commencal T.E.M.P.O.

August 29, 2024August 22, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Commencal’s aluminum-only T.E.M.P.O. leans into its burly nature in many ways while still retaining the practicality that is necessary to be a competitive short-travel Trail bike in today’s market. Check out our Full Review to read on how that plays out on the trail.

Vermont Mountain Bike Association on Assessing, Funding, & Building Adaptive Trails (Ep.234)

August 8, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Vermont Mountain Bike Association, in conjunction with Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports, are building an impressive network of adaptive trails. So we sat down to find out what has made them so successful; what goes into adaptive trail building; and why other trail organizations should take a look at what they’re doing.

Reviewing the News w/ Wade Simmons, July 2024 (Ep.233)

August 1, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Simon is joined by freeride legend Wade Simmons for the July edition of Reviewing the News. Wade and Simon try to figure out why they keep crashing; then get into Crankworx Whistler, the wild Les Gets World Cup, the Olympics, chain lube, and a whole lot more.

Simon Stewart reviews the Spot Mayhem 140 for Blister

Flash Review — Spot Mayhem 140

July 17, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Spot Mayhem 140's suspension layout doesn't look like anything else out there, but how does it ride? Check out our early impressions.

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The Vinyl Revival, Records, & Turntables w/ Michael Fremer (Ep.46)

September 9, 2024July 10, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Vinyl expert Michael Fremer joins Simon in a conversation about why listening to music on records is better — and everything you need to know to get into it. Consider it an education in vinyl.

Simon Stewart and Jonathan Ellsworth review the SCOR 2030 for Blister

Deep Dive: SCOR 2030

July 9, 2024July 8, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We compare the SCOR 2030 to the Commencal T.E.M.P.O, Yeti SB135, Revel Rascal, Yeti ASR, and Santa Cruz Hightower.

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Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, June 2024 (Ep.229)

July 4, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Mike Ferrentino and Simon Stewart get into the polarizing topic of bicycle access in wilderness areas, the inclusion of women at Red Bull Rampage, a new tire valve standard, and much more in the latest episode of Reviewing the News.

Simon Stewart reviews the Cannondale Moterra SL for Blister

Flash Review — Cannondale Moterra SL

July 1, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Cannondale’s new Moterra SL looks pretty wild on paper — it’s a very light, full-power, long-travel eMTB — but how does it come together on the trail? Check out our early impressions.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Mondraker Dune XR for Blister

Flash Review — Mondraker Dune

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We recently started spending time on Mondraker's lightweight long-travel eMTB, the Dune XR — here's what we've found so far.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Scott Solace Gravel eRide for Blister

Flash Review — Scott Solace Gravel eRide

June 17, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We've been riding the Scott Solace Gravel eRide on two different continents. Check out our impressions so far.

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Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE puts the excellent TQ HPR50 drive system in a Gravel / All Road package. Throw in a few geometry tweaks, generous tire clearance, and options for Road and Gravel builds, and the Solace starts to look very interesting.

Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, May 2024 (Ep.225)

June 6, 2024 by Simon Stewart

MTB racing season is in full swing and Simon Stewart and Mike Ferrentino have a lot to cover on this iteration of Reviewing the News, from World Cup XC to Hardline, the Giro d’Italia and upcoming Tour de France, and a whole lot more.

Simon Stewart reviews the Devinci E-Troy for Blister

Deep Dive: Devinci E-Troy

June 3, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We compare the E-Troy to the Orbea Wild, Pivot Shuttle LT, Pivot Shuttle AM, Specialized Turbo Levo, and Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay.

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2023 Devinci E-Troy

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The E-Troy is a mid-travel eMTB with notably aggressive geometry, and the on-trail results are pretty special. Check out the full review to find out what Devinci has cooked up.

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