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Drivetrain & Pedals

Race Face Next SL G4 Cranks

September 28, 2016 by Noah Bodman
We think the Race Face Next SL G4 cranks may be the best trail cranks on the market right now.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman SRAM X01 DH Update for Blister Gear Review

Update: SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain

September 24, 2016 by Noah Bodman
After a year on SRAM's X01 DH drivetrain we've run into some durability issues, and found some solutions to them.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Marti Bruce reviews the Race Face Chester Pedal for Blister Gear Review

Race Face Chester Pedal

September 14, 2016 by Marti Bruce
We've been putting Race Face's new Chester composite pedal through the ringer, and so far we've been impressed.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Cy Whitling reviews the Canfield Crampon for Blister Gear Review.

2016 Canfield Crampon Mountain Pedals

August 13, 2016August 4, 2016 by Cy Whitling
Canfield’s new Crampon Mountain pedals offer some exciting upgrades over our old favorites, the Crampon Ultimate.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Lindarets x Wolf Tooth GoatLink for Blister Gear Review

Lindarets x Wolf Tooth GoatLink

November 27, 2015 by Tom Collier
The Lindarets x Wolf Tooth GoatLink is a simple upgrade that improves performance and significantly reduces chainring wear on Shimano 10-speed conversions.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil reviews the VP Components VX Adventure and VX Trail Pedals for Blister Gear Review

VP Components VX Adventure and VX Trail Pedals

November 13, 2015 by Tasha Heilweil
The VP Components VX Adventure and Trail pedals provide an affordable competitor to Shimano’s mainstays
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Tom Collier reviews the Shimano XT 11 speed drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

Shimano XT 11-Speed Drivetrain

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015 by Tom Collier
Shimano’s new 11-speed XT drivetrain shows promise, but falls short of established 1x options.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the 2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks for Blister Gear Review.

2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks

August 6, 2015August 5, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The 2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks are very impressive on multiple fronts.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Blister Gear Review Tom Collier reviews the MRP Wave narrow/wide chainring for Blister Gear Review.

MRP Wave Chainring

August 2, 2015 by Tom Collier
The MRP Wave narrow / wide chainring features a unique design that offers some durability and performance benefits.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X01 DH 7 speed drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

2015 SRAM X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 by Noah Bodman
SRAM's X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain offers the best available performance, but there are other factors to consider, too.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Wolf Tooth DropStop (v2) 32t Chainring for Blister Gear Review

Wolf Tooth DropStop (V2) 32T Chainring

July 28, 2015July 25, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The redesigned Wolf Tooth narrow/wide chainring is the best option we've tested for 1x drivetrains.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

SRAM GX 1×11 Drivetrain

July 22, 2015 by Tom Collier
The SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain is now the most affordable 1x11 drivetrain available for anyone looking to ditch their front derailleur.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Wolftooth components GCX 42T Replacement Cog for Blister Gear review.

Wolf Tooth Components GCX 42T Replacement Cog

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The Wolf Tooth Components GCX 42T cog is an affordable solution for worn out cassettes, and makes 1x11 drivetrains even more compelling.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Thomas Collier reviews the Race Face Next SL, Blister Gear Review.

Race Face Next SL Crankset

May 21, 2015May 20, 2015 by Tom Collier
The Race Face Next SL Crankset leads its class in weight, and delivers stiffness and durability to match.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Wolftooth GC42 Cassette Cog for Shimano, Blister Gear Review.

Wolf Tooth GC 42t Cassette Cog

April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by Tom Collier
The Wolf Tooth GC 42 cassette cog boosts the gear range of a 1x10 drivetrain at a fraction of the cost of a new 1x11 setup.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X1, Blister Gear Review.

SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 2

July 15, 2014July 15, 2014 by Noah Bodman
SRAM’s new X1 is lighter, cleaner, and shifts better than 2x10 systems, and it’s currently the most affordable 11-speed drivetrain available.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X1, Blister Gear Review.

SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 1

July 15, 2014July 14, 2014 by Noah Bodman
SRAM’s new X1 group isn’t just another 1x11 drivetrain, it’s a system poised to impact the whole industry. Here’s why.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the eThirteen TRS+ Race Cranks for Blister Gear Review

eThirteen TRS+ Race Cranks

June 22, 2014June 22, 2014 by Eric Melson
eThirteen’s TRS+ Race cranks are a great option for the 5-6” travel segment, but will also work well on any bike where weight and pedaling efficiency are a consideration.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Xpedo Spry flat pedals, Blister Gear Review

Xpedo Spry Flat Pedals

June 12, 2014June 11, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Xpedo Spry are some of the lighter and more affordable flat pedals on the market, but are they durable enough for you?
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Wolf Tooth components, Blister Gear Review.

Wolf Tooth Cyclocross Chainring

December 19, 2013 by Phil Grove
If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive switch to a 1X setup for your cyclocross bike, the Wolf Tooth narrow / wide ring is a solid choice.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
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