Mountain Bike Reviews

Specialized Stumpjumper 15

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The Specialized Stumpjumper might be the most recognizable mountain bike of all time, and it’s long been known for being especially versatile and adaptable. However, what that actually means has changed a lot over the decades, and Specialized made some interesting changes to the latest Stumpjumper 15. So, is it still worthy of its popularity? Check out our Full Review for our take.

Deep Dive: Specialized Stumpjumper 15

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We compare the Specialized Stumpjumper 15 to the previous Stumpjumper EVO, Santa Cruz Hightower 4, Ibis Ripmo V3, Santa Cruz Bronson 5, Yeti SB140, Cannondale Habit, Spot Mayhem 140, Transition Sentinel V3, Kona Process 153, and Norco Sight.

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David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Outlier Void and Pendulum pedals for Blister

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

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Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals don’t look like anything else out there, so is their performance similarly quirky, just plain good, or somewhere in between? We’ve had multiple reviewers spend a lot of time on both versions and are ready to weigh in.

Propain Sresh SL

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Propain has been teasing their new Sresh SL for the last few weeks; today, this new mid-travel, TQ HPR60-equipped eMTB from the German brand has officially been unveiled. Check out our First Look for all the details.
David Golay reviews the Fox Podium for Blister

Fox Podium Inverted Fork

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In a big change for the brand, Fox has been developing an inverted fork, and there’s been plenty of speculation about what the production model would actually entail. Get all the answers here, and check out our early on-trail impressions of the new upside-down Fox Podium.
David Golay reviews the Formula Selva V for Blister

Formula Selva V

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Formula has a new version of their Selva All-Mountain / Enduro fork, and while it’s got some things in common with the prior-generation version, the new Selva V gets a new chassis, a new spring, and some other interesting features that set it apart — both from the prior-generation Selva, and the rest of the long-travel single crown market.

Thule T2 Pro XTR

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Thule’s T2 Pro XTR hitch-mounted bicycle rack is one of the more popular options on the market. And after testing it ourselves, we understand why. Check out our Full Review to find out how this rack performs, including direct comparisons to the Yakima StageTwo.
Simon Stewart reviews the Esker Woodsy

Esker Woodsy

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Esker's new all-metal All Mountain bike can be had in either aluminum or titanium and features 145 mm of DW-developed Orion Dynamics suspension. Check out what they’ve come up with, and our early impressions of the aluminum Woodsy.
Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Bronson

Santa Cruz Bronson 5

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The Santa Cruz Bronson has evolved a lot over the years, and while the updates to the latest Bronson 5 look relatively subtle on paper, it’s a very different bike from the Bronson 4. We’ve had multiple editors in different locations spend time on the Bronson and have a comprehensive Full Review to share.

Salsa Spearfish

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XC bikes have seen a renaissance in the past few years, melding more confident Trail-inspired geometry with super-efficient pedaling performance. Salsa has made their entry into this brave new world of XC bikes with the Spearfish, and it looks rather promising. Our First Look digs into what they’ve cooked up.
David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Pro brakes for Blister

TRP Evo Pro Brakes

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TRP’s Evo Pro brakes take over from the popular DH-R Evo as their flagship gravity offering, and TRP says the new stoppers offer better ergonomics, more power, and greater adjustability. We’ve spent the last seven months putting those claims to the test. See how the Evo Pro brakes stack up.
Zack Henderson reviews the Ibis Oso 1.1

Ibis Oso 1.1

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The Ibis Oso 1.1 got a few construction tweaks and a smaller price tag, but it’s still a very unique-looking offering on the eMTB market. It comes with a unique ride, too, but one that should appeal quite a bit to the right buyer. Read on to find out who the Oso might be for.
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