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Mountain Bike Reviews

Noah Bodman reviews the Yeti SB 5.5c for Blister Gear Review.

29er Trailbike Roundup

October 5, 2016October 2, 2016 by Noah Bodman
29er trailbikes are some of the more versatile and interesting rides around so we compared 11 of them and broke them down by climbing efficiency and descending performance .
Categories Featured, Features, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Maxxis Griffin for Blister Gear Review.

Maxxis Griffin Tire

September 30, 2016September 30, 2016 by Noah Bodman
The new Maxxis Griffin is a fast-rolling tire that excels in certain conditions.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Tires

Race Face Next SL G4 Cranks

September 28, 2016 by Noah Bodman
We think the Race Face Next SL G4 cranks may be the best trail cranks on the market right now.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman's Interbike roundup 2016

Interbike 2016 Roundup

September 26, 2016September 26, 2016 by Noah Bodman
We've rounded up some of the most interesting new products we found at Interbike 2016.
Categories Featured, Features, Mountain Bike Reviews, Trip Reports
Noah Bodman SRAM X01 DH Update for Blister Gear Review

Update: SRAM X01 DH Drivetrain

September 24, 2016 by Noah Bodman
After a year on SRAM's X01 DH drivetrain we've run into some durability issues, and found some solutions to them.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Loaded Precision X 40 Wheels for Blister Gear Review

Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset

September 23, 2016 by Tom Collier
The Loaded Precision X40 27.5 Hookless Carbon Wheelset is an affordable option for riders looking for very stiff wheels.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Wheels
Xan Marshland reviews the Five Ten Kestrel lace for Blister Gear Review.

Five Ten Kestrel Lace

September 22, 2016 by Xan Marshland
The Five Ten Kestrel lace strikes an exceptional balance of pedaling efficiency and walkability.
Categories Bike Shoes, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman MIPS Helmet roundup for Blister Gear Review.

MIPS Trail Helmet Roundup

September 19, 2016September 18, 2016 by Noah Bodman
More and more MIPS equipped helmets are hitting the market, so we took a look at how MIPS works, and compared five trail helmets from Lazer, Scott, Smith, Giro, and Sweet Protection.
Categories Featured, Helmets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

Race Face Khyber Glove, Charlie Tech Top, & Khyber Shorts

September 19, 2016September 18, 2016 by Erin Bodman
Here is our review of Race Face's women's trail kit.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Marti Bruce reviews the Race Face Chester Pedal for Blister Gear Review

Race Face Chester Pedal

September 14, 2016 by Marti Bruce
We've been putting Race Face's new Chester composite pedal through the ringer, and so far we've been impressed.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Spank Vibracore 800 bar for Blister Gear Review

Spank Spike 800 Vibrocore Bar

September 6, 2016September 4, 2016 by Noah Bodman
The Spank's Spike Vibracore 800 was designed to deliver the precision of a stiff handlebar while reducing the fatigue that stiff bars produce. So, does it work?
Categories Cockpit, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Wilson Carbon for Blister Gear Review.

2016 Devinci Wilson Carbon

September 5, 2016September 1, 2016 by Noah Bodman
The Devinci Wilson Carbon is supremely well rounded, and is well suited to all manner of DH tracks.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman Reviews the new Yeti Line for Blister Gear Review.

First Look: Yeti Releases New Line

August 31, 2016August 31, 2016 by Noah Bodman
Yeti just announced their new line, and it's full of interesting updates, and additions.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the IXS Sever shorts and Vibe Jersey for Blister Gear Review.

IXS Sever Shorts and Vibe Jersey

August 30, 2016 by Noah Bodman
We've been impressed by IXS's Dagger knee guards, now we take a look at some of their apparel.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Leatt DBX 6.0 helmet for Blister Gear Review.

Leatt DBX 6.0 Helmet

August 25, 2016August 25, 2016 by Noah Bodman
With the DBX 6.0, Leatt nailed it with their first foray into helmet design.
Categories Featured, Helmets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Xan Marshland reviews the Bulls Black Adder 29 for Blister Gear Review

Long Term Review: Bulls Black Adder 29

August 23, 2016 by Xan Marshland
We've spent another 3 months on the Bulls Bikes Black Adder 29, and here's our long-term update.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Branham Snyder on the Easton ARC 30, Moab, UT.

Easton ARC 30 27.5″ Rims

August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 by Branham Snyder
Easton’s ARC 30 rims deliver the best combination of stiffness, width, weight, and price we’ve found in an aluminum rim.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Wheels

Race Face Stage Shorts and Jersey

August 21, 2016 by Noah Bodman
Race Face's Stage kit has the cut and features for a day in the bike park, but is light enough for all-day rides.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews

2nd Look: 2016 Trek Session 9.9

August 20, 2016 by Marti Bruce
Reviewer Marti Bruce weighs in with a smaller rider's take on the Trek Session 9.9.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Pearl Izumi Launch Kit for Blister Gear Review.

Pearl Izumi Launch Kit and Bib Liner

August 19, 2016August 19, 2016 by Noah Bodman
Pearl Izumi's Launch kit and Bib Liner are the most comfortable pieces of bike apparel we've used.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews
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