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Maxxis Assegai

May 7, 2020 by Ben Sims

The Maxxis Assegai was created as a blend of several of their most popular tires. In our full review of the Assegai we dive into how it differs from the ubiquitous Minion DHF, and who we think will get along with this very aggressive tire with a totally not-funny name.

Noah Bodman & David Golay review the Guerrilla Gravity Smash for Blister

2020 Guerrilla Gravity Smash

April 24, 2020April 13, 2020 by Noah Bodman

We’ve now had two reviewers convert Guerrilla Gravity's 120mm-travel Trail Pistol to their 145mm-travel Smash (an option that's noteworthy in itself) and they both think the Smash is one of the more versatile and easy-to-recommend bikes in the Trail category. Check out our full review of the Smash.

Blister Brand Guide: Rocky Mountain’s Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

April 24, 2020April 6, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Rocky Mountain has been making bikes since 1981 and, like many brands these days, they make a very wide assortment of mountain bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to see how each of their bikes differ and which might be the best fit for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Kona Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

April 16, 2020March 26, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Kona has been making bikes since 1988 and they now make everything from budget-priced hardtails to plenty of versatile Trail bikes and long-travel Enduro & DH rigs. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Kona bike might be best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Scott Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

October 18, 2021March 9, 2020 by Dylan Wood

You'll see riders on Scott bikes in everything from Cross Country to EWS to Downhill races, and their mountain bike lineup reflects that. Check out our Brand Guide to see which Scott mountain bike might work best for you.

2020 Transition Scout

February 13, 2020 by David Golay

Transition just released an updated version of their mid-travel 27.5” bike, the Scout, and the new bike looks like a very intriguing mix of playful and aggressive. Check out our thoughts in our First Look.

Noah Bodman reviews the Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol for Blister

2020 Guerrilla Gravity Trail Pistol

March 10, 2021January 23, 2020 by Noah Bodman

Reviewer David Golay has also been spending time on Guerrilla Gravity's aggressive short-travel bike, the Trail Pistol, and he now offers his take on the bike.

Blister Brand Guide: Giant / Liv Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

November 9, 2021January 2, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Giant is the largest bike manufacturer in the world, so it makes sense that Giant and its sister brand, Liv, make a wide range of mountain bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to quickly figure out how each Giant & Liv bike differs, and which one might work best for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Ibis Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

November 10, 2021December 23, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Ibis started back in 1981, and now makes a variety of bikes from hardtails to Enduro sleds. Check out our Brand Guide for our breakdown of their lineup, and see which bike might be the best fit for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Yeti Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

September 27, 2021December 12, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Yeti has been making mountain bikes since 1985, but their lineup has changed a lot since then and now includes a pretty wide range of options. Check out our Brand Guide to quickly & easily figure out what sets each Yeti bike apart from the other and which one might be best for you.

Winter Boot Roundup — 2019

October 18, 2021December 10, 2019 by Kristin Sinnott

If you like winter sports, that probably also means you spend a lot of time tromping around in the snow on your way to the mountains, or just the grocery store. We've been using several women's and a couple men's winter boots, and you can check out our roundup to see which ones might be best for you.

Blister's 2019 casual shoe and boot roundup

Casual Shoe & Boot Roundup — 2019

December 2, 2019 by Luke Koppa

While we love to talk about the newest and most technical footwear, we spend most of our time in much more casual shoes and boots. The good news is that we’re continuing to see casual-looking shoes that are more comfortable, more versatile, and / or more environmentally sustainable, and you can check out our roundup for several of our favorite men’s and women’s options.

2020 Trek Fuel EX

November 27, 2019 by Banks Kriz

This year Trek overhauled their most popular Trail bike, the Fuel EX, and we’ve started spending time on the Fuel EX 9.8 XT. Check out our First Look and initial on-trail impressions.

David Golay reviews the High Above Lookout Pack for Blister.

High Above Lookout Hip Pack

November 6, 2019 by David Golay

Fanny / hip packs have been making a resurgence, and are no longer limited to 90’s throwback parties or dads on vacation. We’ve been using the High Above Lookout pack, made with modern, technical materials in Bellingham, Washington, and you can check out our full review for more.

Blister Brand Guide: Commencal Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

May 17, 2020October 11, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Commencal is one of a few direct-to-consumer MTB brands, which means many of their bikes are significantly cheaper than their competitors. They also make several bikes that cover a pretty broad range of end uses, so check out our Brand Guide to figure out which of their bikes could be a good fit for you.

Blister Brand Guide: Trek Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

June 20, 2020October 8, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Trek is one of the largest bike manufacturers in the world, and they have an expansive MTB lineup. Check out our Brand Guide for an overview of all of their mountain bikes.

Noah Bodman reviews the Alchemy Arktos 29 for Blister

2019 Alchemy Arktos 29

November 14, 2019October 6, 2019 by Noah Bodman

While there are now lots of “do-it-all” Trail bikes on the market, the Alchemy Arktos 29 brings something a bit different to the table. Check out our full review for more.

Blister Brand Guide: Pivot Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

June 20, 2020October 3, 2019 by Dylan Wood

When it comes to high-end tech, Pivot is one of the leaders in the industry, and they offer a wide range of mountain bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to help you quickly get a handle on the Pivot MTB lineup.

2020 Ibis Mojo HD5

September 24, 2019 by David Golay

Ibis is releasing today the 5th generation of their longer-travel 27.5" bike, the Mojo HD5. We came away impressed with the prior-generation HD4, so how similar is the HD5 to the HD4? Is this new bike an entirely different beast? Check out our First Look.

Blister Brand Guide: Santa Cruz / Juliana Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

June 16, 2020September 19, 2019 by Dylan Wood

Santa Cruz and its sister brand, Juliana, have garnered a strong following over the years, and they make a wide range of mountain bikes. Check out our Brand Guide for an overview of their entire lineups.

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