Mountain Bike Reviews

BLISTER reviews the Revel Rascal SL

Revel Rascal SL

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The Revel Rascal spent some time in the gym since its V2 refresh, and the new Rascal SL is the result. It keeps the same geometry as the popular original Rascal, but through some layup tweaks, Revel has pulled nearly half a pound of weight out of the frame. Check out the new Rascal SL in our First Look.
BLISTER reviews SRAM's new disc brakes

SRAM Motive, Maven Base, DB6, and DB4 Brakes

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SRAM has shaken up its brake lineup with some new members of the family — including the all-new Motive, plus additions to the Maven and DB lineups. The new brakes are an all-mineral-oil affair, but there are other noteworthy changes too — let’s dig in.
David Golay reviews the Fox 36 and 36 SL for Blister

Fox 36 & 36 SL

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Fox’s new 34 SL was a sign of more things to come: there’s now a new 36 SL and an overhauled 36 in Fox’s fork lineup, too. Check out what’s new.
David Golay reviews the Fox 34 SL for Blister

Fox 34 SL

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XC race courses are more technical than ever and race bikes are getting beefed up to match. Fox’s new 34 SL replaces the 34 Step Cast and promises a stiffer chassis, optional longer travel, and more. Check out what they’ve come up with.
BLISTER reviews the Industry Nine Hydra2 Hubs

Industry Nine Hydra2 Hubs

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Industry Nine’s Hydra hubs took high-engagement to a new level, and now they’ve released the Hydra2 based on the lessons they’ve learned. That means new bearings, burlier materials, and somehow even faster engagement. Read on to find out what they’ve changed.
David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Pro Brakes for Blister

TRP Evo X and Evo Pro Brakes

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It wasn’t the most well-kept secret, but TRP has announced two new additions to its brake lineup, with similar design language but very different intended use cases. Meet the new Evo X and Evo Pro brakes.
Blister reviews the Geometron G1 GPI

Nicolai / Geometron G1 GPI

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Belt-driven gearboxes are having a moment in the world of World Cup Downhill, and Geometron has decided to join the party, too. The new Nicolai-built G1 GPI mates their progressive geometry concept to a Pinion gearbox and Gates belt drive, and the results are awfully interesting. Our First Look digs into this new futuristic rig.
David Golay reviews the Fox Speedframe Pro for Blister

Fox Speedframe Helmets

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Safety is the whole point when it comes to helmets, and two of the updated models in Fox’s Speedframe lineup are now #1 and #2 in Virginia Tech’s safety rankings. But how does the new Speedframe Pro fit and feel compared to the prior generation? We’re ready to weigh in.
David Golay reviews the Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals for BLISTER

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

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It’s hard to make a new flat pedal design really stand out from the many, many good options already out there but Outlier has done it — twice — with their new Void and Pendulum pedals. Check out what makes them different, and potentially very compelling.
David Golay reviews the Delium Versatile and Rugged tires for BLISTER

Delium Versatile and Rugged Tires

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“Cheap, light, strong: pick two” is an old cliche when it comes to bike parts, but “cheap or good: pick one” is probably more apt for tires. Delium is trying to change that, with a lineup of relatively affordable tire options that they say still offer top-tier performance. We’ve spent the last several months putting those claims to the test.
Blister reviews the OneUp Clip Pedals

OneUp Components Clip Pedals

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OneUp has officially entered the clipless pedal game. The new Clip Pedals are based around an SPD cleat, but OneUp has developed their own custom mechanism — and has some interesting claims about how it differs from other SPD pedals. Check out our First Look for the rundown.
David Golay reviews the Öhlins RXF36 m.3 for Blister

Öhlins RXF36 m.3

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Öhlins’ longstanding RXF36 Trail bike fork is now available in an updated m.3 generation version. So what has Öhlins changed, and how does the new RXF36 m.3 fit into their lineup?
Blister reviews the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power

Commencal T.E.M.P.O. Power

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The new T.E.M.P.O. Power is Commencal’s latest eMTB, adding Bosch’s lightweight Performance Line SX motor to their shortest-travel Trail bike, with an emphasis on versatility and playfulness. Check out our First Look to see how Commencal has approached its goal of creating a lively lightweight eMTB.
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