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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.

Noah Bodman reviews the Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoe for Blister

Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes

October 21, 2021October 13, 2021 by Noah Bodman

Leatt’s 5.0 Clipless shoe offers downhill-worthy protection in a package that still pedals impressively well — and it’s competitively priced. That sounds great, but is there a catch?

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.

Noah Bodman reviews the 2022 Fox 34 for Blister

2022 Fox 34 Fork

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Noah Bodman

We've now tested Fox's new 34 fork on both a hardtail and a modern short-travel Trail bike. Check out our full review of the fork for our thoughts on it, including how it compares to the alternatives from both Fox & RockShox.

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.

David Golay Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Canyon Lux Trail

2022 Canyon Lux Trail

August 19, 2021August 19, 2021 by David Golay

The Canyon Lux has seen plenty of action (and results) on the World Cup XC circuit, and now it’s got a bigger sibling, the Lux Trail. The new bike is a lot more than just an XC race bike with a little extra suspension, though — check out all the details in our First Look.

David Golay and Xan Marshland Blister Mountain Bike Review on the EXT Era

EXT Era Fork

August 19, 2021August 16, 2021 by David Golay

After making a big splash with their rear shocks, EXT’s first fork is here. There’s a whole lot that’s interesting and unusual about the Era, but how does it all add up on the trail? Check out our full review to find out — now with some additional thoughts from Xan Marshland.

Mountain Bike Tires: A Guide & Comparisons

August 13, 2021August 13, 2021 by David Golay

In this guide, we're comparing more than a dozen of the most popular Trail, Enduro, & DH tires to each other, highlighting their pros and cons, and helping you figure out which option might work best for you. In our latest update, we've got a couple of new additions from Schwalbe and Michelin.