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Mountain Bike Reviews

Noah Bodman Tailgate Rack improvement for Blister Gear Review

DIY Tailgate Rack

August 21, 2015August 20, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Tailgate pads are a good way to transport your bike, but they’re not ideal. So our bike editor presents this easy, inexpensive, DIY option.
Categories Featured, Features, Mountain Bike Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Rock Shox Reba RL 29'er fork for Blister Gear Review

RockShox Reba RL 29″

August 18, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The 29" RockShox Reba RL is a lightweight fork that falls on the less expensive end of the spectrum.
Categories Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Xan Marshland reviews the Leatt DBX 4.5 neck brace for Blister Gear Review

Leatt DBX 4.5 Neck Brace

August 15, 2015 by Xan Marshland
The Leatt DBX 4.5 neck brace offers a high level of protection at a good price.
Categories Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Blister Gear Review 29'er fork comparison

Vs. Review: 29’er Forks

August 13, 2015August 13, 2015 by Marshal Olson
We're pitting 5 of the top 29'er trail forks on the market against each other.
Categories Featured, Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the 2015 Devinci Troy Carbon SX for Blister Gear Review

2015 Devinci Troy Carbon SX

August 13, 2015August 12, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Devinci Troy is an excellent all-around trail bike that manages to walk the fine line between maneuverability and stability.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the TRP Slate Brake for Blister Gear Review.

Update: TRP Slate Brakes

August 11, 2015August 11, 2015 by Tom Collier
The TRP Slate brakes offer a great finish and modulation, and we've swapped out brake pads to see if we could boost their stopping power. See our update.
Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Kevin Bazar reviews the Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail for Blister Gear Review

2015 Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail

October 18, 2021August 10, 2015 by Kevin Bazar
The Guerrilla Gravity Megatrail is a stiff, stable, adaptable trail bike that delivers an extremely impressive ride.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Recommended, Reviews

Bike Racks 101

August 7, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Roof, hitch, or strap-on bike rack? Each style has its pros and cons, some of which aren’t obvious. So before you waste your money, check out the Blister guide to choosing the right rack.
Categories Bike Racks, GEAR 101, Mountain Bike Reviews, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended
Josh Bryceland (Ratboy) is back on the Downhill World Cup Circuit by Noah Bodman.

Return of the Rat

August 8, 2015August 6, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Josh Bryceland is back on top, still very much being himself, and doing things on a bike that few have done before.
Categories Features, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the 2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks for Blister Gear Review.

2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks

August 6, 2015August 5, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The 2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks are very impressive on multiple fronts.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Blister Gear Review Tom Collier reviews the MRP Wave narrow/wide chainring for Blister Gear Review.

MRP Wave Chainring

August 2, 2015 by Tom Collier
The MRP Wave narrow / wide chainring features a unique design that offers some durability and performance benefits.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost for Blister Gear Review.

Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost

July 30, 2015 by Tom Collier
The Thomson Elite Covert may be the best dropper post on the market.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X01 DH 7 speed drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

2015 SRAM X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain

July 28, 2015July 28, 2015 by Noah Bodman
SRAM's X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain offers the best available performance, but there are other factors to consider, too.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Wolf Tooth DropStop (v2) 32t Chainring for Blister Gear Review

Wolf Tooth DropStop (V2) 32T Chainring

July 28, 2015July 25, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The redesigned Wolf Tooth narrow/wide chainring is the best option we've tested for 1x drivetrains.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Riddler tire for Blister Gear Review.

WTB Riddler Tire

July 23, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The WTB Riddler is a 27.5" semi-slick tire that rolls fast while still cornering very well.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Tires
Tom Collier reviews the SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

SRAM GX 1×11 Drivetrain

July 22, 2015 by Tom Collier
The SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain is now the most affordable 1x11 drivetrain available for anyone looking to ditch their front derailleur.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Marshal Olson reviews the Wolftooth components GCX 42T Replacement Cog for Blister Gear review.

Wolf Tooth Components GCX 42T Replacement Cog

July 20, 2015July 20, 2015 by Marshal Olson
The Wolf Tooth Components GCX 42T cog is an affordable solution for worn out cassettes, and makes 1x11 drivetrains even more compelling.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face SIXC Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem for Blister Gear Review

Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem

July 18, 2015July 18, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem offer the best combination of stiffness and vibration damping of any 35mm bar we've tested.
Categories Cockpit, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Canfield Jedi for Blister Gear Review.

2015 Canfield Brothers 27.5 Jedi

July 15, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The 2015 Canfield Jedi handles gnarly, rough trails better than any other bike we've been on.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Park ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver

Park Tool ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver

July 14, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Park ATD-1 Adjustable Torque Driver is a handy tool that makes setting precise bolt torques on expensive components easy.
Categories Cockpit, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
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