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Dylan Wood & Luke Koppa Blister mountain bike review on the Hustle Bike Labs Avery REMtech magnetic pedals

Hustle Avery REMTech Magnetic Clipless Pedals

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by Dylan Wood

Hustle's Avery REMtech pedal is the latest take on a magnetic MTB pedal that aims to bring you the best of both the clipless and flat-pedal worlds. Two of our reviewers — one clipless fan, one flats fan — spent several months using the Avery to see where it shines, how it compares to traditional options, how much metal debris is actually on their local trails, and more. Check out their full review.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Cannondale Scalpel HT

2021 Cannondale Scalpel HT

November 9, 2021November 9, 2021 by David Golay

The Cannondale Scalpel has been a full-suspension XC race bike for almost 20 years, but now there’s a hardtail version — and its geometry is pretty wild. Check out this new, ultra-progressive take on an XC race bike.

Vorsprung Secus Fork Air Spring Upgrade

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 by David Golay

We've now tested the Vorsprung Secus in the RockShox ZEB, and have only grown more impressed. Check out our full review to find out what makes this air spring upgrade so good.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Reserve Fillmore Valves

Reserve Fillmore Tubeless Valves

November 5, 2021November 3, 2021 by David Golay

Tubeless valves aren’t typically the most “exciting” things out there, but Reserve Wheels have made a genuinely better one, dubbed the Fillmore. Check out what makes them so special.

Canfield Lithium

November 4, 2021October 26, 2021 by Dylan Wood

The Canfield Lithium is a highly capable Enduro bike that’s also much more versatile than its travel numbers might suggest. Check out our full review for everything that makes the Lithium stand out.

Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa Blister mountain bike review on the Commencal Meta TR 29

2021 Commencal Meta TR 29

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Two of our reviewers spent several months on Commencal's downhill-oriented Trail bike, the Meta TR 29. Check out our video & written full reviews for their thoughts on who it suits and how it compares to several other bikes in its class.

2022 Trek Top Fuel

January 3, 2022October 7, 2021 by David Golay

The Top Fuel has been in Trek’s lineup for nearly 20 years now, but they’ve just overhauled it and the 2022 model is a very different beast. Check out our First Look for all the details.

Women’s Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

October 9, 2021October 6, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

We're back with another roundup of women's mountain bike shorts, this time with six options from Dakine, Club Ride, 7mesh, Machines For Freedom, Wild Rye, and Flylow.

Dylan Wood Blister mountain bike review on the Rudy Project Crossway

Rudy Project Crossway Helmet

October 6, 2021 by Dylan Wood

Rudy Project's Crossway Helmet is a lightweight, well-ventilated option for XC and Trail riding. Check out our review to see how it compares to the competition, and if it'd make sense for you.

2022 Commencal Meta SX

October 4, 2021 by David Golay

Commencal’s Meta line has grown a mullet — check out our First Look for more info on the brand-new, mixed-wheel Meta SX.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead

2021 Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead

September 28, 2021 by David Golay

Guerrilla Gravity’s Pedalhead hardtail just got a major update, and we've been spending a whole bunch of time on it. Check out our full review for our thoughts on the bike that GG says is "built for everything from crushing singletrack miles to getting rad around town."

Dakine Seeker 18L Bike Hydration Backpack

August 29, 2022September 22, 2021 by Dylan Wood

Fanny packs are seemingly taking over the mountain bike world, but larger packs still have their place, and the Dakine Seeker 18 is a good one. Check out our full review.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Transition Scout and Sentinel Alloy

2022 Transition Scout and Sentinel Alloy

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by David Golay

Transition has long offered both aluminum and carbon frame options on most of their bikes, but the aluminum option was missing from both the Scout and Sentinel — until now. The more affordable versions are back, and you can check out all the details in our First Look.

David Golay reviews the Knolly Tyaughton for Blister

2021 Knolly Tyaughton

September 21, 2021 by David Golay

We’ve talked a lot about how much fun aggressive hardtails can be, and now Knolly has launched their take on the genre — the Tyaughton — which is available in both titanium and steel. Check out our First Look for all the details.

David Golay Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Devinci Spartan

2022 Devinci Spartan HP

September 15, 2021 by David Golay

What’s that? It’s, it’s … another high-pivot Enduro bike! This one’s the all-new Devinci Spartan — check out our First Look for all the details.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Trek Session

2022 Trek Session

September 11, 2021September 10, 2021 by David Golay

The latest Trek Session is a much more race-focused DH bike than the previous iteration, but in the right terrain and with the right approach from the rider, it is an excellent one. Check out our full review for more info.

Eric Freson, Luke Koppa, & Dylan Wood Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Ibis Ripley AF for Blister

2021 Ibis Ripley AF

September 6, 2021September 3, 2021 by Eric Freson

We've spent the past few months riding the least-expensive version of Ibis's least-expensive bike, the Ripley AF. All of our reviewers came away impressed, and you can check out our video and written reviews for the whole story.

Blister Brand Guide: Rocky Mountain’s Mountain Bike Lineup, 2022

December 22, 2021August 31, 2021 by Dylan Wood

For model-year 2022, Rocky Mountain's lineup remains mostly the same, apart from some new build kits and colors on their already-successful offerings. Check out our Brand Guide to see which 2022 Rocky Mountain bike might work best for you.

David Golay Mountain Bike Review on the Forbidden Dreadnought for Blister

2021 Forbidden Dreadnought

June 20, 2022August 26, 2021 by David Golay

“A DH bike in all but the small print” is a bold claim for a 154mm-travel bike, but the Forbidden Dreadnought just might live up to it — in more ways than you might think. Check out our full review for all the details.

Hip Pack Roundup — 2021

September 8, 2021August 23, 2021 by David Golay

Hip packs have gone from being an ironic fashion throwback to a commonly accepted mountain bike accessory, but they now come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve been testing six options, from ultra-minimalist to quite roomy, and here you can check out how they compare and which would work best for you.

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