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Blister Brand Guide: Cannondale Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

June 22, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Cannondale has become known for coming up with some unique designs, and while their current MTB lineup features some of their proprietary tech, it also spans everything from budget hardtails to XC race rigs to longer-travel Trail bikes. Check out our Brand Guide to see which of their bikes might make sense for you.

Ben Sims reviews the Revel Ranger for Blister

2021 Revel Ranger

June 22, 2020June 21, 2020 by Ben Sims

Revel just released their 3rd bike, the Ranger, which blends the signature CBF suspension design with an XC-friendly 115 mm of rear travel. Check out our First Look for more on how the Ranger's design compares to Revel's other bikes and the broader short-travel, 29er market.

We Are One Union Wheels

August 24, 2020June 14, 2020 by David Golay

There are plenty of ultra-stiff carbon rims on the market, but many of them also tend to feel very harsh and jarring in rough terrain. With their Enduro-oriented Union wheels, We Are One aimed to strike a better balance of stiffness, ride feel, & durability — all while making them in British Columbia and offering a lifetime warranty. After spending a few months riding the Union wheels (on an aggressive hardtail), we think they’d be very appealing to a lot of riders.

Eric Freson, Dylan Wood, & Jonathan Ellsworth review the Santa Cruz Hightower for Blister in the Gunnison-Crested Butte Valley, Colorado

2020 Santa Cruz Hightower

July 14, 2020June 12, 2020 by Eric Freson

For six months now, we’ve had three different reviewers riding the recently overhauled Santa Cruz Hightower. Check out our long-term review to see why we think this 140 mm 29er is so versatile, and how it compares to the previous Hightower, Hightower LT, Megatower, & Yeti SB130.

Ben Sims reviews the Ibis Mojo 4 for Blister

2021 Ibis Mojo 4

June 9, 2020 by Ben Sims

Shorter-travel, 27.5" Trail bikes are becoming rare these days, especially if you want more modern geometry. But Ibis is breaking that trend with the introduction of their overhauled Mojo 4 — check out our First Look for more.

Blister's Women's Mountain Bike Jersey Roundup

Women’s Mountain Bike Bike Jersey Roundup

June 4, 2020 by Kristin Sinnott

We've rounded up 13 of the women's MTB jerseys we've been using, all of which are designed for hot summer rides and many of which work well off the bike. Check out our roundup to see how they compare and which ones might work well for you.

OneUp Dropper Post V2

June 5, 2020June 4, 2020 by David Golay

OneUp's V2 Dropper Post manages to stand out in a crowded category with several unique features and a more affordable price. We've been testing the post for several months now and you can check out our review to see how it compares to the competition.

Five Ten Kestrel Pro Boa

June 3, 2020May 28, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Five Ten's Kestrel Pro Boa clipless mtb shoe combines elements from stiff & light XC shoes and much burlier, hike-friendly options, and the result is a very versatile shoe. Check out our review for more.

Dylan Wood reviews the Yeti SB130 for Blister in Gunnison, Colorado.

2020 Yeti SB130

June 7, 2020May 26, 2020 by David Golay

We've had more reviewers spending more time on Yeti's mid-travel 29er, and have updated our review of the SB130.

Mojo MORC 40 Offset-Reducing Crowns

October 19, 2023May 25, 2020 by David Golay

Last year we started to see several of the best DH racers in the world using non-standard fork crowns, many of which turned out to be the Mojo MORC 40. They're now available to the public, and we’ve been testing these offset-reducing crowns to see just how much of an impact they make on trail, and whether or not you need to be a World Cup racer to appreciate them.

Blister Brand Guide: Evil Mountain Bike Lineup

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Evil has taken a different approach than many to building both their bikes and their brand. Their current lineup covers a wide range, from shorter-travel 29ers to Enduro sleds, and you can check out our brand guide to see which of their bikes might be right for you.

Ben Sims reviews Revel's RW30 Wheels for Blister

Revel RW30 Wheels

June 11, 2020May 20, 2020 by Ben Sims

Revel claims that their new RW30 carbon wheels are not only more durable and better damped than other carbon rims, but also more easily recyclable and similarly lightweight. These are some pretty bold claims, so check out our review to see how they went about doing this and our initial on-trail impressions.

Blister Brand Guide: Norco Mountain Bike Lineup, 2020

May 18, 2020 by Dylan Wood

One of the oldest mtb brands, Norco's current lineup consists of everything from budget hardtails to World Cup DH bikes and everything in between. Check out our Brand Guide to get an idea of their current line and which bike might best suit you.

Dylan Wood reviews the Santa Cruz Megatower for Blister

2020 Santa Cruz Megatower

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Eric Freson

We've now had two reviewers on Santa Cruz's 160mm-travel 29er and have updated our review with more thoughts on what kinds of riders will appreciate it and how it compares to its predecessor, the Santa Cruz Hightower LT.

Blister Brand Guide: Transition Mountain Bike Lineup

July 20, 2021May 9, 2020 by Dylan Wood

Transition's mountain bike lineup has undergone some big changes recently, though their progressive approach to geometry & broad-ranging lineup remains. Check out our Brand Guide to see what sets each of their bikes apart.

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.