Bikes & Frames

Nathan Williard reviews the Ibis Ripmo for Blister

2018 Ibis Ripmo

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The new Ibis Ripmo is supposed to occupy the middle ground between Ibis's more uphill-oriented Ripley LS and their more downhill-oriented Mojo HD4. So does it really hit that middle ground? And where does it fall in the spectrum of Trail bikes?
Trans BC Enduro Stage Race Bike Check, Noah Bodman on Blister

2018 Trans BC Enduro Stage Race — Intro & Bike Check

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If you were going to enter a six-day Enduro stage race that covers 20+ miles and ~5000 feet of climbing each day, what would your ideal build look like? Our bike editor is heading to British Columbia for the Trans BC Enduro, and he talks about this “long-ass” event and the specific bike and build he’s put together for it.
Xan Marshland reviews the YT Capra AL Comp for Blister Review

2017 YT Capra AL Comp

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The Capra is a very downhill-oriented bike that offers a huge margin for error when things go awry. While it’s not a do-everything Trail bike, YT succeeded in making the Capra a bike that does exactly what a lot of riders want out of their long-travel rigs. And compared to just about every brand out there, the bang for the buck that YT offers is unbeatable.
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