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Bikes & Frames

The Yeti SB5c, Blister Gear Review

Preview: Yeti SB5c

July 18, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Yeti debuts a 2015 trail bike with a unique suspension design. Promising features and unanswered questions abound.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Yeti SB95 carbon, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Yeti SB95

June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Yeti SB95 does a great job riding the line between an all-arounder that likes going uphill, and an all-mountain bike that focuses on descending.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Pivot Mach 6, Blister gear Review.

2014 Pivot Mach 6 Carbon

May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Of all the bikes we rode at Interbike, the Pivot Mach 6 Carbon was the most rewarding to ride hard, and is extremely capable in pretty much every category.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the Trek Superfly 8, Blister Gear Review

Update: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

May 14, 2014May 4, 2014 by Eric Melson
After more time on the Trek Superfly 8, we're still impressed with its powerful, efficient, climbing performance. But will it suit your riding on the down?
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Trek Superfly 8, Blister Gear Review.

First Look: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

May 5, 2014December 5, 2013 by Eric Melson
In our first look at the Trek Superfly 8, we talk about fit and initial impressions of this XC hardtail.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

2014 Santa Cruz Heckler

November 9, 2013November 8, 2013 by Phil Grove
The Heckler's been around for 18 years, but it got some major updates for 2014. We put it through its paces and found that it's still a versatile, all-mountain machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Mojo Ibis HD, Blister Gear Review.

Ibis Mojo HD

October 21, 2013 by Rob Dickinson
It's not the newest bike on the market, but here's why we think the Ibis Mojo HD is still a worthy, versatile rig.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Norco Range, Blister gear Review.

Norco Range

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 by Noah Bodman
Our test ride showed that the Norco Range can still hold its own among next year's fleet of 27.5" wheeled bikes.
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Giant Trance 1, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Giant Trance

October 7, 2013 by Noah Bodman
For $3,500, the Giant Trance is a great bike with a solid parts spec that will work well on a wide variety of trails.
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GT Fury Team, Blister Gear Review.

2014 GT Fury

October 2, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The GT Fury is a big, stable bike, and a glance at the World Cup podium is evidence that it's an extremely capable DH machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Specialized Enduro 29, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Specialized Enduro 29

September 25, 2013September 25, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Specialized Enduro 29 will blast through rock gardens at speed better than any other bike we rode at Interbike.
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Santa Cruz Bronson, Blister Gear Review

2014 Santa Cruz Bronson

September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Santa Cruz Bronson is a long-ish travel bike that's just as happy going up or down.
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Devinci Troy Carbon SL, Blister Gear Review

2014 Devinci Troy Carbon SL

September 17, 2013September 17, 2013 by Noah Bodman
If you're looking for a true all-around trail bike, the Devinci Troy is definitely worth a look.
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Devinci Atlas Carbon RC, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Devinci Atlas Carbon RC

September 17, 2013September 17, 2013 by Noah Bodman
We just got back from testing bikes at day one of Interbike's Outdoor Demo. Here are our first impressions of the 2014 Devinci Atlas Carbon, an extremely capable 29er.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Knolly Chilcotin, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Knolly Chilcotin

September 3, 2013September 2, 2013 by Eric Melson
The Knolly Chilcotin is a technical trail wizard that thrives when ridden aggressively. If you live in an area with demanding trails and are in the market for a 6” all-mountain charger, it should be on your short list.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Specialized Enduro Expert, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Specialized Enduro Expert

July 12, 2013July 10, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Specialized Enduro Expert excels in downhill chunder and holding its line at speed. And its old school horst linkage can still compete with today's new-fangled suspension designs.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Turner Burner, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Turner Burner

July 9, 2013July 8, 2013 by Dana Allen
The Burner is Dave Turner's entry into 650b. If you're thinking about making the jump to 27.5, the Burner should be on your shortlist.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Diamondback Scapegoat, Blister Gear Review

2013 Diamondback Scapegoat

May 31, 2013May 24, 2013 by Eric Melson
Though billed as a gravity / park bike with all-mountain agility and playfulness, the Diamondback Scapegoat shines brightest as a freeride machine. Blister reviewer Eric Melson reports.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

First Look: 2013 Surly Krampus

November 11, 2012 by Joe Hanrahan
The 2013 Surly Krampus brings back those good old memories of rallying rigid bikes with canti brakes; but instead of steep angles, long stems, and terrible tires, you're on a sweet modern machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson, Diamondback Scapegoat, Blister Gear Review, alpenglowpress.com

First Look: 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat

August 12, 2014November 7, 2012 by Eric Melson
The 2013 Diamondback Scapegoat looks impressive, with quite possibly the best off-the-rack build of any Gravity / Park / AM bike on the market. Eric Melson's been putting time on it, check out his initial impressions.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
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