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Leatt 3DF 6.0 Knee Guard

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 by Noah Bodman

When it comes to biking knee pads, you’re usually stuck choosing between very protective, bulky pads, or less protective, more pedal-friendly options. But the Leatt 3DF 6.0 combines elements from both those categories, so what's the end result?

Race Face Next R Wheels

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 by Noah Bodman

We’ve now put over 1000 miles on Race Face’s carbon Next R wheels, including everything from multi-day Enduro races to DH courses. So, how'd they do?

Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Spartan for Blister

2019 Devinci Spartan

November 10, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Devinci’s Trail bikes have historically occupied a versatile middle ground — pretty good on the up, and pretty good on the down. So does the most recent iteration of the Devinci Spartan continue this trend?

Marzocchi Transfer Dropper Post

November 7, 2018 by Nathan Williard

After more than three months of testing, the Marzocchi Transfer dropper post has proven to be just as good, if not better than most of the other posts we've used.

Xan Marshland reviews the Marzocchi Bomber Z1 for Blister

Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Fork

April 7, 2021October 25, 2018 by Xan Marshland

The Marzocchi Bomber Z1 may be the best fork we've used when it comes to getting the most performance for your money.

Gregory Endo 15 3D-Hydro

October 21, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Gregory has been making all sorts of backpacks for years, but how do their new biking packs perform? Check out our review of the Gregory Endo 15 3D-Hydro.

Xan Marshland reviews the Nicolai Ion G13 GPI for Blister

2018 Nicolai Ion G13 GPI

October 12, 2018October 12, 2018 by Xan Marshland

With the geometry numbers of a DH bike, the travel of a Trail bike, and a belt-driven gearbox drivetrain, the Nicolai Ion G13 GPI is probably the most unconventional Trail bike we've ever reviewed.

Nathan Williard reviews the Ibis Ripmo for Blister

2018 Ibis Ripmo

September 9, 2019October 11, 2018 by Nathan Williard

The new Ibis Ripmo is supposed to occupy the middle ground between Ibis's more uphill-oriented Ripley LS and their more downhill-oriented Mojo HD4. So does it really hit that middle ground? And where does it fall in the spectrum of Trail bikes?

Zerode Taniwha Trail

October 8, 2018 by Noah Bodman

We always go in-depth, but this might be the most in-depth we’ve ever gone. Check out our review of the gearbox-equipped (no derailleur, no cassette) Zerode Taniwha Trail bike.

Noah Bodman reviews the Rockshox Lyrik RC2 for Blister

2019 Rockshox Lyrik RC2 Fork

September 28, 2018September 26, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Updated forks and shocks are often cases of evolution rather than revolution. But the new Rockshox Lyrik RC2 provides very discernible improvements over prior iterations, and you don’t need to be a world-cup-level racer to appreciate them.

Blister covers the 2018 Interbike Trade Show

Interbike 2018 — Recap

September 28, 2018September 21, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Check out the most interesting things we saw at Interbike this year — including banana holsters, new Maxxis tires, Wonder Woman's bike, and ... lots of eBikes.

Race Face Turbine R Dropper Post

September 20, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Reliability. That's what we really want out of a dropper post, and that's exactly what the Race Face Turbine R has provided.

Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face Next R Bars and Turbine R Stem for Blister

Race Face Next R Bar and Turbine R Stem

September 19, 2018September 18, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Frames and fancy wheel sets are super sexy, but let’s not forget about those bars and stems. We’ve found the Race Face Next R bar and Turbine R stem to be reliable, well-built, and versatile options.

Showers Pass IMBA Shorts and Apex Merino Tech T-Shirt

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018 by Xan Marshland

While they’re best known for their waterproof road-biking jackets, Showers Pass also makes some high-quality, lightweight apparel for the hottest days on the trail. Check out our review.

Eric Freson reviews the Pivot Firebird 29 for Blister

2018 Pivot Firebird 29

September 6, 2018September 5, 2018 by Eric Freson

Our reviewer calls the Pivot Firebird 29 the “Firechicken,” because it's a long-travel 29er that descends like it’s on fire, and has a speed limit that's primarily defined by how chicken you are. Check out our full review.

Xan Marshland reviews the Kenda Nevegal 2 Pro for Blister

Kenda Nevegal 2 Pro Tire

September 2, 2018September 2, 2018 by Xan Marshland

We thought the old Kenda Nevegal left a lot to be desired. But the Nevegal 2 Pro is far more compelling. Check out our review.

Nathan Williard reviews the Ibis Ripley LS for Blister

2017 Ibis Ripley LS

August 30, 2018 by Nathan Williard

Versatility, versatility, versatility. Check out our full review of the Ibis Ripley LS.

Kuat Transfer Bike Rack

August 29, 2018 by Noah Bodman

When it comes to bike racks, you’re often choosing between expensive options that are secure, or inexpensive options that are unreliable and unstable. But the Kuat Transfer aims to change that. Check out our review.

Five Ten Hellcat Pro

August 18, 2018August 18, 2018 by Noah Bodman

The Five Ten Hellcat Pro is a burly, downhill-oriented clipless shoe that’s designed to offer lots of protection and comfort while maintaining pedaling efficiency. And for that use, it’s one of the best options we’ve tried.

Xan Marshland reviews the Kenda Hellkat for Blister

Kenda Hellkat Pro Tire

July 24, 2019August 17, 2018 by Xan Marshland

The gravity / DH tire category has been dominated by a few specific options for years, but Kenda aims to change that with their Hellkat Pro. So we spent a few months riding on the Hellkat Pro to see how it compares to options like the Maxxis Minion DHF, Maxxis High Roller II, and WTB Convict.

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