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Bikes & Frames

Xan Marshland reviews the Canyon Spectral 9.0 EX for Blister Gear Review

2017 Canyon Spectral CF 9.0 EX

June 1, 2017 by Xan Marshland
Canyon is making its US debut this summer, and here’s our review of their Spectral CF 9.0 EX, their inexpensive, mid-travel bike that emphasizes maneuverability and playfulness.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the YT Jeffsy 29 for Blister Gear Review

2017 YT Jeffsy 29

May 30, 2017 by Noah Bodman
The YT Jeffsy 29 is more playful than you might expect from a semi-long-travel 29er. It’s also less expensive than you might expect, too.
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.
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Xan Marshland reviews the Spot Rollik 557 for Blister Gear Review

Spot Rollik 557

May 16, 2017 by Xan Marshland
The Spot Rollik 557 uses a distinctive carbon leaf spring in its linkage, but how does it ride?
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, 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
Noah Bodman reviews the Scott Spark Plus 700 Tuned for Blister Gear Review

Scott Spark Plus 700 Tuned

April 30, 2017 by Noah Bodman
We’ve been quite skeptical of plus bikes in the past, but the Scott Spark 700 Plus Tuned basically changed all of that.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Yeti SB 4.5 for Blister Gear Review

2017 Yeti SB4.5

April 28, 2017April 28, 2017 by Noah Bodman
The Yeti SB4.5 has a blend of efficiency and stability that’s unlike most bikes in its class.
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.
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Noah Bodman review the Banshee Phantom for Blister Gear Review

2017 Banshee Phantom

September 30, 2017April 19, 2017 by Noah Bodman
After more time on the Banshee Phantom, we've got an update.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Surly Karate Monkey for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Surly Karate Monkey

April 15, 2017 by Noah Bodman
The Surly Karate Monkey was the cheapest, and the simplest bike we rode at Interbike, but was it the most fun?
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Xan Marshland reviews the 2017 Pivot Mach 429 Trail for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Pivot Mach 429 Trail

April 14, 2017April 14, 2017 by Xan Marshland
If “XC with a bit extra” sounds like your cup of tea, the Pivot Mach 429 Trail is a great option.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Django for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Devinci Django Carbon

April 1, 2017April 1, 2017 by Noah Bodman
We were impressed with the 29" wheeled Devinci Django 29, now it's time to weigh in on its smaller wheeled sibling.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Pivot Firebird for Blister Gear Review

2017 Pivot Firebird

March 23, 2017March 23, 2017 by Noah Bodman
The 2017 Pivot Firebird is the most DH oriented enduro bike we've ever ridden.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Marin Attack Trail Pro for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Marin Attack Trail Pro

March 20, 2017March 20, 2017 by Noah Bodman
Marin's Attack Trail Pro hits a middle ground between trail and enduro bikes that should appeal to a lot of people.
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Tom Collier reviews the Turner RFX 4.0 for Blister Gear Review.

Turner RFX V4.0

December 28, 2016 by Tom Collier
We weigh in on the Turner RFX V4.0, and compare it to other bikes in the “versatile trail bike” category.
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Branham Snyder reviews the 2017 NOBL Wheels TR38 27.5” Wheels for blister Gear Review.

2017 NOBL Wheels TR38 27.5”

November 25, 2016November 25, 2016 by Branham Snyder
For the price, the NOBL TR38 wheels are easily some of the best we've ridden.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Transition scout Carbon for Blister Gear Review.

2017 Transition Scout Carbon

November 4, 2016 by Noah Bodman
We challenge anyone to ride the Transition Scout and not have fun on it.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Yeti SB5.5 for Blister Gear Review.

2016 Yeti SB5.5

October 13, 2016 by Noah Bodman
Our bike editor thinks that the Yeti SB5.5 may just be fastest bike he's been on.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Wilson Carbon for Blister Gear Review.

2016 Devinci Wilson Carbon

September 5, 2016September 1, 2016 by Noah Bodman
The Devinci Wilson Carbon is supremely well rounded, and is well suited to all manner of DH tracks.
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Xan Marshland reviews the Bulls Black Adder 29 for Blister Gear Review

Long Term Review: Bulls Black Adder 29

August 23, 2016 by Xan Marshland
We've spent another 3 months on the Bulls Bikes Black Adder 29, and here's our long-term update.
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