Bike Apparel & Armor

Stuff We Like: May 2021

June 28, 2021May 27, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

In our new monthly series with the remarkably descriptive title, “Stuff We Like,” our reviewers share a broad range of products they’re currently using — and really liking — from small accessories to the clothes they’re lounging around in, to just about anything and everything else.

David Golay reviews the Giro Source and Manifest Spherical for Blister

Giro Source MIPS & Giro Manifest Spherical

May 6, 2021 by David Golay

It’s not hard to spend several hundred dollars on a mountain bike helmet, but should you? And what do you give up, in opting for a less-expensive option? We’ve been doing some head-to-head testing of Giro’s moderately-priced Source and high-end Manifest Spherical helmets to find out, and you can now read our full review to see how they compare.

Blister's 2021 Women's Mountain Bike Short Roundup

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021

May 2, 2023April 22, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

Need a new pair of shorts for long trail rides, gravity-fueled days, or that'll work for a bit of everything? Check out seven of the women's MTB shorts our reviewers have been testing the past two seasons.

Blister's 2020 Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup

Men’s Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup — 2020

January 12, 2021September 3, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've rounded up 11 men's mtb jerseys that our reviewers have been using for the past 1-2 seasons — many of which are currently on sale. Check out our roundup to see how they compare, and which ones might work well for how and where you ride.

Mtn Bike Chamois Roundup

November 22, 2021July 15, 2020 by Kara Williard

Whether you use one for every ride or just for those extra-long days in the saddle, a good chamois can make your time on the bike much more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s and men’s options we’ve been using — from thin liners, to ones that can work as standalone shorts.

Blister's 2020 Men's Mountain Bike Short Roundup

Men’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2020

November 17, 2021July 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've been using several different "all-purpose" MTB shorts for the past two seasons, and in this roundup our reviewers break down what makes each one stand out and where each excels.

Blister's Women's Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup

Women’s Mountain Bike Bike Jersey Roundup

June 4, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

We've rounded up 13 of the women's MTB jerseys we've been using, all of which are designed for hot summer rides and many of which work well off the bike. Check out our roundup to see how they compare and which ones might work well for you.

Kara Williard reviews the Wild Rye Freel Short, Marion Chammy, and Sandia Shirt for BLISTER

Wild Rye Freel Short, Marion Chammy, & Sandia Shirt

July 10, 2019July 8, 2019 by Kara Williard

Wild Rye is a women’s-specific apparel company that’s designing pieces that stand out not only in terms of style, but also performance. Check out our review of their Freel Shorts, Marion Chammy, and Sandia Shirt.

Xan Marshland reviews the Maloja FlurinM Multi 1/2 Jersey and BrailM Shorts for Blister

Maloja FlurinM Multi ½ Jersey and BrailM Shorts

December 1, 2018 by Xan Marshland

Maloja aims to make high-performance outdoor apparel without the monotonous styling that we typically see from other brands. We spent 3 months testing some of their MTB apparel to see how they performed, and here you can check out our full review.

Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Noah Bodman

When it comes to biking knee pads, you’re usually stuck choosing between very protective, bulky pads, or less protective, more pedal-friendly options. But the Leatt 3DF 6.0 combines elements from both those categories, so what's the end result?

Showers Pass IMBA Shorts and Apex Merino Tech T-Shirt

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 by Xan Marshland

While they’re best known for their waterproof road-biking jackets, Showers Pass also makes some high-quality, lightweight apparel for the hottest days on the trail. Check out our review.

Noah Bodman reviews the Sweet Protection Hunter Mid Gloves and Hunter Shorts for Blister

Sweet Protection Hunter Shorts and Hunter Mid Gloves

July 14, 2018 by Noah Bodman

While Sweet Protection is well-known for producing hiqh-quality helmets, they’ve also been making a name for themselves in MTB apparel. This year, they revamped their Trail-oriented apparel line, and some of the new products have quickly become some of our favorites. Check out our review.