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BLISTER reviews FSA's Gradient wheels, cranks, and cockpit

FSA Gradient Cranks, Wheels, and Cockpit

May 7, 2025 by Zack Henderson

FSA just dropped a full new Gradient lineup aimed at the Enduro side of the sport, including a new wheelset, cranks, bars, and stems. We’ve spent a few months riding the whole lot for a few months now with promising results — check out our Full Review.

David Golay reviews the Fox Transfer Neo for Blister

Fox Transfer Neo Dropper Post

February 13, 2025February 13, 2025 by David Golay

Fox took their time bringing their first wireless dropper post to the market, but was it worth the wait? Here’s our Full Review of the new Transfer Neo.

OneUp V3 Dropper Post

September 16, 2024 by David Golay

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.

2025 Fox Transfer

April 16, 2024 by David Golay

Fox has overhauled their Transfer dropper post with more (and adjustable) travel, full user serviceability, and more. Here’s our First Look for the new version.

David Golay reviews the Hope Carbon Cranks for Blister

Hope Carbon Cranks, TR Stem, & More

February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 by David Golay

Hope is launching a whole bunch of new stuff today, including a carbon fiber crank, a new stem, and more — and they’ve added bronze to the color options across their lineup.

David Golay reviews the 9point8 Fall Line for Blister

9point8 Fall Line Dropper Post

September 2, 2022 by David Golay

The 9point8 Fall Line is a lightweight dropper post with a bunch of unusual features that set it apart from many of its competitors.

Eric Freson reviews the LoamLab Counterpunch and Grips for Blister

LoamLab Components Grips and Counterpunch

August 15, 2022 by Eric Freson

A lot of mountain bikers have probably crashed by clipping a tree with the outside of their bar. LoamLab’s Counterpunch is meant to save folks from some of those crashes (and potential broken pinkies) with a subtle aluminum guard that replaces the outer clamp of a lock-on grip — and having gone and punched some trees with them, they work.

David Golay reviews the Aenomaly Switchgrade for Blister

Aenomaly Switchgrade Seat Angle Adjuster

April 6, 2022 by David Golay

Most mountain bikers just set their seat angle to a comfortable position to pedal on flat ground and forget about it. But Aenomaly thinks there’s a better way, so they made the Switchgrade to let you change your seat angle on the fly. And having spent a few months on one, they’re definitely on to something. Check out our full review for more.

Enve M7 Bar & M7 Stem

April 20, 2019 by Noah Bodman

If you're looking for a bar & stem that offer an excellent balance of low weight, stiffness, and enough vibration damping for long days on the trail, Enve's M7 Bar & Stem are worth a very good look.

Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face Next R Bars and Turbine R Stem for Blister

Race Face Next R Bar and Turbine R Stem

September 19, 2018September 18, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Frames and fancy wheel sets are super sexy, but let’s not forget about those bars and stems. We’ve found the Race Face Next R bar and Turbine R stem to be reliable, well-built, and versatile options.

Noah Bodman reviews the Rockshox Reverb 1x lever for Blister Gear review.

Rockshox Reverb 1x Remote

July 21, 2017July 21, 2017 by Noah Bodman

The Rockshox Reverb is one of the most ubiquitous dropper posts on the market, but it’s always had one major shortcoming: the remote. The new 1x Remote sets out to fix that.

Tom Collier reviews the Fox Transfer Dropper for Blister Gear Review.

Fox Transfer Dropper Post

July 16, 2017 by Tom Collier

Fox's Transfer dropper post works well, and has some design features that should help it avoid the durability issues that plague many droppers.

Xan Marshland reviews the Loaded Precision AmX 35 Carbon Bar for Blister Gear Review.

Loaded Precision AmX 35 Carbon Bar and Stem

May 18, 2017 by Xan Marshland

The Loaded Precision AmX 35 Carbon bar and stem are a great option for bigger riders looking for a wide — 840 mm — stiff bar.

Noah Bodman reviews the Spank Vibracore 800 bar for Blister Gear Review

Spank Spike 800 Vibrocore Bar

September 6, 2016September 4, 2016 by Noah Bodman

The Spank's Spike Vibracore 800 was designed to deliver the precision of a stiff handlebar while reducing the fatigue that stiff bars produce. So, does it work?

Marti Bruce reviews the Bryton Rider 310 for Blister Gear Review

Bryton Rider 310T Cycling Computer

May 17, 2016 by Marti Bruce

If you’re interested in a GPS cycling computer but have been deterred by the price, the Bryton Rider 310 is definitely worth considering.

WTB Thinline PadLoc Grip

October 7, 2015 by Noah Bodman

WTB's new PadLoc grip system features a unique anti-twist design that effectively reduces hand fatigue.

Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face SIXC Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem for Blister Gear Review

Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem

July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Noah Bodman

The Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem offer the best combination of stiffness and vibration damping of any 35mm bar we've tested.

Park Tool ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver

July 14, 2015 by Noah Bodman

The Park ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver is a handy tool that makes setting precise bolt torques on expensive components easy.

Gravity Grid Bar and Stem

June 21, 2015June 21, 2015 by Noah Bodman

The 35mm Gravity Grid bar and stem are some of the most reasonably priced big bars on the market, and they perform well, too.

Tom Collier reviews the Easton Haven Carbon 35 bars and stem for Blister Gear Review

Easton Haven 35 Carbon Bar, Easton Haven 35 Stem, Easton Grips

May 27, 2015 by Tom Collier

If you’re looking to gain more precise handling, check out the Easton Haven 35 Carbon bar and stem.

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