Mountain Bike Reviews

Blister reviews the 2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

2024 Rocky Mountain Instinct

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The new Rocky Mountain Instinct looks a lot like the old one, but it gets some big updates to its geometry, even *more* adjustability, and several other tweaks. Check out our First Look for all the details, and our Flash Review for our initial on-trail impressions.
David Golay reviews the OneUp V3 dropper post

OneUp V3 Dropper Post

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OneUp’s longstanding V2 dropper post might be the most widely used one out there — so have they managed to improve things with the V3 iteration, or messed up a great product? We’ve been riding the V3 for the better part of a year and are ready to weigh in.
Zack Henderson review the Frameworks Enduro

Frameworks Enduro

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Frameworks is releasing a limited first run of their Enduro frame. Drawing plenty of inspiration from the Downhill frame released last year, the US-made Enduro frame stands out from the crowd with unique construction details and intriguing geometry. Our First Look has the details.
Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood review the Norco Fluid VLT for Blister

Norco Fluid VLT

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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.
Kara Williard reviews the Liv Intrigue X for BLISTER.

Liv Intrigue X

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The Intrigue X is the latest addition to Liv’s women-specific MTB lineup, and it claims to offer tons of versatility and adjustability for those who want to ride all sorts of trails on one bike. After several months with it, we're now ready to weigh in on how accurate those claims proved to be — here's our Full Review.
David Golay reviews the EXT Storia V4 for Blister

EXT Storia V4

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EXT has been making a lot of very impressive suspension products for a good while now, so is the latest V4 iteration of their Storia coil shock a worthy successor to the already very good V3? Check out our Full Review for our take.
Zack Henderson reviews the Propain Spindrift 5

Propain Spindrift 5

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The fifth-generation Propain Spindrift 5 is still a 180 mm travel Freeride bike but has more configuration options than ever. With multiple wheel size options, single or dual crown builds, and a host of new features, there’s a lot to cover — join us as we dig in with our First Look.
Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood review the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. for Blister

Commencal T.E.M.P.O.

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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.
David Golay reviews the Maxxis High Roller for Blister

Maxxis High Roller

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Maxxis has long had a tire called the High Roller in their lineup, but the new one doesn’t look anything like the prior two iterations. So what is the new High Roller meant to do, and how has Maxxis gone about making that happen?
Dylan Wood and Simon Stewart Review the Trek Fuel EXe Aluminum for BLISTER

Trek Fuel EXe Aluminum

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Built around the quiet and smooth TQ HPR50 motor, Trek’s Fuel EXe provides an eMTB experience that non-motorized mountain bikers will find familiar. But, this eMTB also surprised us in a few ways that have nothing to do with its drive system. Check out our Full Review and accompanying video review.
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