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Mountain Bike Reviews

Cy Whitling reviews the 7mesh 7day collection for Blister Gear Review.

7mesh Strategy Jacket and Glidepath Short

October 24, 2015 by Cy Whitling
7mesh's Strategy Jacket and Glidepath Short offer a nice combination of comfort and versatility.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Shimano XT 11 speed drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

Shimano XT 11-Speed Drivetrain

October 19, 2015October 19, 2015 by Tom Collier
Shimano’s new 11-speed XT drivetrain shows promise, but falls short of established 1x options.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Evil The Following for Blister Gear Review.

2015 Evil The Following

March 11, 2016October 18, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Following from Evil Bikes is a slack, short travel 29'er that likes to go fast.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition for Blister Gear Review.

Interbike 2015 Roundup

November 2, 2015October 17, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Here's the rundown on all our coverage and reviews from Interbike 2015.
Categories Features, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the E13 TRSr 29” Wheels for Blister Gear Review.

E*thirteen TRSr 29” Wheels

October 8, 2015October 8, 2015 by Tom Collier
E*thirteen's TRSr is a good option for anyone looking for stiff 29'er wheels and doesn't want to switch to a Boost-compatible bike.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

WTB Thinline PadLoc Grip

October 7, 2015 by Noah Bodman
WTB's new PadLoc grip system features a unique anti-twist design that effectively reduces hand fatigue.
Categories Cockpit, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition for Blister Gear Review.

2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition

October 4, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The 2016 Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt 790 MSL BC Edition is a light, stiff trailbike with a lot of adjustability options.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the MRP Loop for Blister Gear Review

MRP Loop TR 29″ Fork

September 25, 2015 by Tom Collier
The MRP Loop TR delivers a really nice balance of weight, stiffness, performance, and price.
Categories Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews Maxxis Wide Trail Tires for Blister Gear Review

First Look: Maxxis DHF & DHR II ‘Wide Trail’

September 23, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Maxxis is releasing a new line of "Wide Trail" tires designed for wider rims, and we've been spending time on them. Here's the backstory and our initial impressions.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Tires
Cy Whitling reviews Interbike 2015 for Blister Gear ReviewCy Whitling reviews Interbike 2015 for Blister Gear Review

2nd Look: Interbike 2015

September 19, 2015 by Cy Whitling
 Interbike 2015 delivered an impressive combination of innovation, entertainment, stupidity, and technology.
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Cy Whitling Interbike for Blister Gear Review

First Look: Interbike 2015

September 22, 2015September 17, 2015 by Cy Whitling
So far, Interbike 2015 has not disappointed.
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Noah Bodman reviews the Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b for Blister Gear Review

2016 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b

September 16, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The 2016 Specialized S-Works Stumpjumper FSR 650b is one of the lightest bikes in its class, with excellent small bump compliance that will work well for a broad range of riders.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Canfield Brothers EPO for Blister Gear Review

Canfield Brothers EPO Carbon 29er

September 21, 2015September 15, 2015 by Noah Bodman
It’s no secret we love the Canfield Brothers Yelli Screamy, so how does its new carbon sibling, the EPO, stack up?
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the WTB KOM i25 27.5 rim for Blister Gear Review

WTB KOM i25 Rims

September 12, 2015 by Tom Collier
Update: We’ve put more time on the WTB KOM i25 rims, and we’ve been impressed with their value, comment on their durability, and offer more comparisons.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Wheels
Marshal Olson reviews the SIDI Drako Carbon SRS Shoes for Blister Gear Review

SIDI Drako Carbon SRS

September 11, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The Drako Carbon SRS is SIDI's high-performance XC shoe, and it is proving to be both comfortable (especially on long rides) and extremely durable.
Categories Bike Shoes, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork for Blister Gear Review

BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork

September 8, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The BOS Idylle Rare Air FCV Fork has the best action of any fork that our bike editor has ridden (DH or otherwise).
Categories Featured, Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Scott Genius 700 Plus for Blister Gear Review.

2016 Scott Genius 700 Tuned Plus & Genius LT 700 Tuned Plus

December 23, 2015September 7, 2015 by Tom Collier
27.5+ are the hot new thing, but skeptics abound. Tom Collier checks out two new offerings from Scott to see if they live up to the hype.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Kitsbow Divide Jersey for Blister Gear Review

Kitsbow Divide Jersey

August 29, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Made in British Columbia, the Kitsbow Divide is a well constructed, wool-blend jersey.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the WTB Volt Team for Blister Gear Review

WTB Volt Team Saddle

August 26, 2015 by Tom Collier
The WTB Volt Team saddle is a good all-purpose seat that comes in multiple widths.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts
Noah Bodman reviews the DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. 120 for Blister Gear Review

DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. 120 29″ Fork

September 25, 2015August 23, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Next up in our 29’er fork series: the DT Swiss OPM O.D.L. 120 is a lightweight, progressive fork that handles big hits well.
Categories Featured, Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
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