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Hunt All-Mountain Carbon H_Impact Wheelset

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Noah Bodman

Can a product that costs half as much as the competition perform just as well? That's basically what Hunt is claiming about their Carbon H-Impact wheelset, and after 5 months of testing, we actually don't think they're far off. Check out our review of this impressive wheelset.

David Golay reviews the Pivot Mach 6 for Blister

2021 Pivot Mach 6

December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by David Golay

Pivot just announced a brand-new bike — the latest generation of their 27.5" Trail / Enduro bike, the Mach 6. Check out our First Look to learn more about the bike that Pivot says offers "eye-watering speed, telepathic handling, & unflappable stability."

David Golay reviews the Canfield Tilt & Canfield Lithium for Blister

2021 Canfield Tilt & Lithium

August 10, 2021November 30, 2020 by David Golay

Canfield recently added two new 29ers to their lineup, the Tilt & Lithium, and we're very excited about both. Check out our First Look to see why.

Hayes Dominion A4 Brakes

June 23, 2021November 13, 2020 by David Golay

After 6 months of testing, the Hayes Dominion A4 has become one of our all-time favorite brakes for aggressive trail and DH riding.

David Golay reviews the Smith Forefront 2 Helmet & Smith Attack MAG MTB Glasses for Blister

Smith Forefront 2 Helmet & Attack MAG MTB Glasses

November 6, 2020 by David Golay

Smith recently updated their highest-end Trail helmet, the Forefront 2, and we've been testing the new version along with their Attack MAG MTB Glasses to see how the two work together and how they compare to the competition.

David Golay reviews the Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana for Blister

2020 Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 by David Golay

Enduro racer? Long-legged Trail bike? Both? After 3 months of riding, we've updated our full review of Guerrilla Gravity's longest-travel bike, the Gnarvana, and provide our take on where it slots into the market.

David Golay reviews the RockShox ZEB fork for Blister

RockShox ZEB Ultimate Fork

October 8, 2020 by David Golay

We've spent the last couple of months using the new RockShox ZEB — check out our updated review for thoughts on how it compares to forks like the RockShox Lyrik & Manitou Mezzer Pro, and who we think is going to get along best with it.

Noah Bodman reviews the Fox 38 Fork and compares it to the Fox 36 & Rockshox Lyrik for Blister

2021 Fox 38 Fork

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 by Noah Bodman

We've spent the last 3 months riding Fox's burliest single-crown fork, the 38, and comparing it to other mainstays in the category to see just how much of a difference the bigger chassis (and new internals) make on the trail. Spoiler alert: it's a significant difference, but there's more to it. Check out our full review.

Manitou Mezzer Pro Fork

October 1, 2020September 24, 2020 by David Golay

Manitou's Mezzer Pro was one of the first "extra-stiff," single-crown forks to hit the market, and we've spent the last 4 months comparing it to its growing competition. Check out our full review to see how it stacks up.

David Golay reviews the EXT Storia Lok V3 coil shock for Blister

EXT Storia Lok V3 Shock

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by David Golay

EXT's custom shocks have been used on everything from F1 cars to motocross, but they also make some very interesting suspension components for mountain bikers. We've been testing the latest version of their Enduro-oriented Storia Lok shock, and it is very impressive. Check out our full review for an in-depth explanation.

David Golay reviews the Privateer 141 for Blister

2021 Privateer 141

September 6, 2020 by David Golay

Today Privateer launched their second bike, the 141, which maintains much of the modern geometry, sensible design, and very competitive price point of their Enduro-oriented 161 bike, but packages it into a shorter-travel, more versatile design for the masses. The result seems very compelling — check out our First Look for more.

Blister's 2020 Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup

Men’s Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup — 2020

January 12, 2021September 3, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've rounded up 11 men's mtb jerseys that our reviewers have been using for the past 1-2 seasons — many of which are currently on sale. Check out our roundup to see how they compare, and which ones might work well for how and where you ride.

Dylan Wood reviews the Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition for Blister in Crested Butte, Colorado.

2020 Rocky Mountain Instinct BC Edition

May 10, 2021September 1, 2020 by Dylan Wood

We've now had 3 reviewers on Rocky Mountain's "aggressive trail" bike, the Instinct BC. Check out our updated review for each of their takes, and how the bike compares to several other options in its class.

2021 Fox Float X2 Shock

August 27, 2020 by Noah Bodman

The Float X2 is Fox's most downhill-oriented air shock, and they made a lot of changes to it for 2021. Do those changes actually make a difference? We'd say yes, and also think they make it one of the standout air-shocks on the market today — whether you're racing DH or just want better downhill performance out of your Trail bike.

2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post

August 24, 2020 by Noah Bodman

The Fox Transfer dropper post has been one of the more reliable options on the market in the past, and they made some notable updates for 2021 that we think make the newest iteration even more appealing. Check out our full review.

Blister Brand Guide: Yeti Mountain Bike Lineup, 2021

October 4, 2021August 17, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Yeti's lineup sees some notable changes for 2021, including the return of a Yeti hardtail, a new XC bike, and of course, plenty of full-suspension Trail bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to learn more about the line and which bike might make sense for you.

Blister's mountain bike flat-pedal shoe roundup

Mountain Biking Flat-Pedal Shoe Roundup — 2020

July 31, 2020July 31, 2020 by Luke Koppa

Flat-pedal shoes now vary a lot, from those with ultra-sticky, racing-slick-style outsoles to options that resemble hiking shoes to others that look like any other sneaker. Check out our roundup for in-depth comparisons on 6 shoes that we’ve been using.

EVOC Capture 7L Camera Pack

July 27, 2020July 27, 2020 by Luke Koppa

For those who like to ride bikes and take pictures on the trail, you're often left with the choice of slugging around a bulky backpack or leaving your camera gear vulnerable. The EVOC Capture 7L Camera Pack aims to solve that dilemma, offering camera protection and storage in the form of a compact, breathable hip pack. Check out our review of this impressive, purpose-built product.

Mtn Bike Chamois Roundup

November 22, 2021July 15, 2020 by Kara Williard

Whether you use one for every ride or just for those extra-long days in the saddle, a good chamois can make your time on the bike much more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up 9 women’s and men’s options we’ve been using — from thin liners, to ones that can work as standalone shorts.

Blister's 2020 Men's Mountain Bike Short Roundup

Men’s Mountain Bike Shorts Roundup — 2020

November 17, 2021July 8, 2020 by Luke Koppa

We've been using several different "all-purpose" MTB shorts for the past two seasons, and in this roundup our reviewers break down what makes each one stand out and where each excels.

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