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Tasha Heilweil

2017 Yeti SB5 Beti

June 8, 2017 by Tasha Heilweil
The Yeti SB5 Beti is a fast and efficient women’s trail bike that really excels on the up.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews the Diamondback Clutch 2 for Blister Review

2017 Diamondback Clutch 2

May 24, 2017 by Tasha Heilweil
The Diamondback Clutch is a women's-specific, mid-travel trail bike that pedals pretty efficiently and likes to charge fast down technical trails.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Reviews

2017-2018 Banshee Rune

May 10, 2017 by Tasha Heilweil
The Banshee Rune is a 160 mm all-mountain bike best suited to going fast in big terrain, and it’s also available in several different wheelsize and spacing options. Check out our review.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

2017-2018 Liv Hail Advanced 1

April 23, 2017April 22, 2017 by Tasha Heilweil
The new Liv Hail is a women's-specific, all-mountain bike for riders who prioritize fast and aggressive descending.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews the Wahoo Fitness KICKR SNAP Power Trainer for Blister Gear Review.

Wahoo Fitness KICKR SNAP Power Trainer

February 18, 2017 by Tasha Heilweil
The KICKR SNAP is a very capable cycling trainer that offers a smooth and stable ride for a reasonable price.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews Five Ten Kestrel Lace Women's for Blister Gear Review.

Five Ten Kestrel Lace Women’s

June 23, 2016June 23, 2016 by Tasha Heilweil
The Five Ten Kestrel Lace Women’s has a narrower fit and some key changes that all riders — both guys and girls — who prefer a lower-volume fit will appreciate.
Categories Bike Shoes, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews ZOIC Women's bike apparel for Blister Gear Review.

ZOIC Women’s Bike Apparel

May 14, 2016 by Tasha Heilweil
We've been stacking up rides in ZOIC's new women's bike kit in preparation for summer.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
DIN Settings, Age, and Related Questions

2nd Look: 4frnt Hoji W

December 14, 2020March 3, 2016 by Tasha Heilweil
The 4FRNT Hoji W is a playful directional ski that can handle most conditions, but shines in soft snow.
Categories Featured, Reviews, Skiing
Tasha Heilweil reviews the G-Form Pro-X Kneepad for Blister Gear Review.

2nd Look: G-Form Pro-X Kneepad

December 26, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
Tasha Heilweil weighs in with more on the G-form Pro-X Kneepad's protection and durability.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Reviews

7mesh Women’s Synergy Jersey

November 28, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
The 7mesh Synergy is a versatile, hybrid jersey that eliminates having to choose how to layer for rides that are chilly, showering, warm, or anything in between.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews the 7mesh Re:Gen and Revelation Jackets for Blister Gear Review.

7mesh Women’s Revelation and Re:Gen Jackets

November 20, 2015November 20, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
We take a look at two of 7mesh's high-end women's riding jackets, the Revelation (Gore Pro) and the Re:Gen (Gore Active).
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews the VP Components VX Adventure and VX Trail Pedals for Blister Gear Review

VP Components VX Adventure and VX Trail Pedals

November 13, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
The VP Components VX Adventure and Trail pedals provide an affordable competitor to Shimano’s mainstays
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil Blister Gear Review Bio

Tasha Heilweil

September 8, 2015September 7, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil

Age: 20 | Vitals: 5’2” 125 lbs. | Years skiing: 16 | Years biking: 7 | Current residence: Colorado Springs, CO & Salt Lake City, UT

When I was 4 years o…

Categories Bike Reviewers, Contributor Bios
Tasha Heilweil reviews the Osprey Raven 10 Hydration Pack for Blister Gear Review

Osprey Raven 10 Hydration Pack

July 14, 2015July 2, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
The Osprey Raven 10 Hydration Pack offers a great female-specific fit and some well thought out features.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Tahsa Heilweil reviews the Giro Feature MIPS for Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Giro Feature MIPS

September 13, 2016June 20, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
We take a 2nd Look at the Giro Feature MIPS helmet, with a focus on its fit and impact protection.
Categories Helmets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
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