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Industry Nine SOLiX M TR300/290 DUO Wheels

September 4, 2024 by David Golay

Industry Nine’s new SOLiX M TR300/290 DUO wheels have a very long name and a very low weight — but how do they ride, and how have they held up to a summer of riding? Check out our Full Review to find out.

Pivot Shuttle SL

September 6, 2024August 30, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Pivot Shuttle SL was one of the first light-assist eMTBs. But even after many other brands have added their takes on this hotly contested category, the Shuttle SL remains an excellent option for many reasons.

EXT Storia V4

September 1, 2024August 28, 2024 by David Golay

EXT has been making a lot of very impressive suspension products for a good while now, so is the latest V4 iteration of their Storia coil shock a worthy successor to the already very good V3? Check out our Full Review for our take.

Time Speciale 10 and Speciale 12 Pedals

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 by Noah Bodman

It’s always worrisome when a longtime favorite product gets revised, and Time’s new Speciale pedals were the latest to give us “did they screw it up?!” anxiety. So, have these pedals been meddled with under Time’s new SRAM ownership, or is it business as usual with the Speciale 10 and 12? We have thoughts.

Propain Spindrift 5

August 22, 2024 by Zack Henderson

The fifth-generation Propain Spindrift 5 is still a 180 mm travel Freeride bike but has more configuration options than ever. With multiple wheel size options, single or dual crown builds, and a host of new features, there’s a lot to cover — join us as we dig in with our First Look.

Commencal T.E.M.P.O.

August 29, 2024August 22, 2024 by Simon Stewart

Commencal’s aluminum-only T.E.M.P.O. leans into its burly nature in many ways while still retaining the practicality that is necessary to be a competitive short-travel Trail bike in today’s market. Check out our Full Review to read on how that plays out on the trail.

David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Santa Cruz Bronson for Blister

Santa Cruz Bronson 5

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by Zack Henderson

The Santa Cruz Bronson has entered its fifth generation — and despite mostly similar aesthetics (and some throwback paint), Santa Cruz has made a lot of tweaks to the new iteration. Check out what they’ve come up with.

Zack Henderson reviews the Kona Remote 160 DL and Remote X

Kona Remote 160 DL & Remote X

August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by Zack Henderson

Kona has drawn up two burlier versions of the Remote eMTB with the Remote 160 DL and Remote X. Our First Look has all of the details on the new frame design, refreshed geometry, and bigger batteries of these new additions.

Rocky Mountain Altitude

August 9, 2024August 8, 2024 by David Golay

The new Rocky Mountain Altitude doesn’t look anything like the old one, but how do the new suspension layout and overhauled geometry come together on the trail? Check out our Full Review for our take.

Trek Fuel EXe Aluminum

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 by Dylan Wood

Built around the quiet and smooth TQ HPR50 motor, Trek’s Fuel EXe provides an eMTB experience that non-motorized mountain bikers will find familiar. But, this eMTB also surprised us in a few ways that have nothing to do with its drive system. Check out our Full Review and accompanying video review.

SRAM Maven Brakes

August 2, 2024 by David Golay

Mountain bike brakes have been creeping up in power in recent years, but SRAM’s claim that their new Maven brakes best their longstanding Codes by *50%* is still pretty wild. But it takes a lot more than just raw power to make a good brake, and after spending six months on the Maven Ultimates, we’re ready to weigh in on how well SRAM has done.

Deviate Highlander II

September 18, 2024July 30, 2024 by Zack Henderson

High-pivot Trail bikes are becoming increasingly common, but Deviate was way ahead of the curve there — so how does their Highlander II ride? We’ve spent several months on it, and the results have been both surprising and impressive.

Knolly Delirium

July 24, 2024 by Zack Henderson

After a few years hiatus, the Knolly Delirium is back and burlier than ever. Now fully in the Freeride / Park realm, the new Delirium gets mixed wheels, 190 mm of rear travel, dual crown compatibility, and updated geometry. Check out our First Look for more.

David Golay reviews the Norco Optic for Blister

2024 Norco Optic

July 22, 2024 by David Golay

Norco did a lot to spearhead the recent resurgence of high-pivot bikes, but it still caught a lot of people by surprise when they moved their 125mm-travel Optic to the layout. So how has it panned out? Check out our Full Review for our take.

Specialized Status 2

July 19, 2024 by Zack Henderson

The Specialized Status 2 presents some big updates over the outgoing one, with new geometry, more adjustments, and new S0 sizing for shorter riders and young guns. Check out our First Look for all the details.

Ibis Ripley and Ripmo

July 16, 2024 by Zack Henderson

The Ibis Ripley and Ripmo have gotten an overhaul, with new lines, new geometry, and mixed wheel compatibility. Ibis left no stone unturned with its updates, so take a look at our First Look for the full rundown.

TRP Evo 12 Drivetrain

July 16, 2024 by David Golay

The big two S-brands have a stranglehold on the mountain bike drivetrain market, but that isn’t stopping TRP from trying to join them. So, is TRP’s Evo12 drivetrain a worthy contender? Check out our Full Review for our take.

RAAW Madonna V3

July 22, 2024July 12, 2024 by David Golay

RAAW has made a name for themselves by building burly, simple bikes that are easy to live with for the long haul, and we’ve spent the last several months with their updated Madonna V3 to see how that promise is borne out — and how the big Enduro bike rides. Check out our Full Review for the whole story.

Zack Henderson reviews the Kona Process 153 and 134

Kona Process 153 & 134

July 11, 2024 by Zack Henderson

Now back under the ownership of its original founders, Kona is dropping new versions of its Process 153 and Process 134. Check out our First Look for more on these all-new frames, which feature mixed wheel compatibility and myriad other refinements.

SCOR 2030

July 10, 2024July 9, 2024 by David Golay

SCOR has cooked up something really special with their short-travel Trail bike, the 2030. Check out our Full Review to see how they’ve done it — and whether it'd be a good fit for you.

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