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Mountain Bike Reviews

Noah Bodman reviews the GT Fury Expert, Blister Gear Review.

2014 GT Fury Expert

August 17, 2014August 10, 2014 by Noah Bodman
One of the better all-around DH bikes we've tested, the GT Fury Expert is great at plowing over rough terrain, but it's also poppy and playful.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
review of the Race Face Ambush jersey and shorts, Blister Gear Review

Race Face Ambush 3/4 Jersey & Shorts

August 17, 2014August 9, 2014 by Eric Melson
The Race Face Ambush shorts are tough and have big, functional pockets, while the jersey is cut well and has a very useful built-in feature.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Knolly Podium, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Knolly Podium

August 17, 2014August 8, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Knolly Bikes Podium can handle challenging, technical terrain while also providing a whole bunch of pop. If you’re into skying through jump lines, don’t pass it up.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Specialized S-Works Demo 8, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Specialized S-Works Demo 8

August 17, 2014August 6, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Other bikes are better for lapping jumps in the bike park, but when it comes to hurtling down steep, rough trails, the Specialized S-Works Demo 8 is very hard to beat.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Tom Collier reviews the Race Face Nano Pullover jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Race Face Nano Pullover Jacket

December 27, 2021August 5, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Race Face Nano Pullover is a lightweight, packable shell with a biking-specific fit. If the weather changes quickly where you ride, it's great to have in your pack.
Categories Apparel, Bike Apparel & Armor, Jackets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face Team Chute Jacket, Blister Gear Review.

Race Face Team Chute Jacket

August 17, 2014July 31, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Race Face Team Chute jacket will keep you dry on wet, muddy rides, it's more durable than your average rain jacket, and it won't cost you a fortune.
Categories Apparel, Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Jackets, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Alpinestars Alps Kevlar knee guard, Blister Gear Review.

Alpinestars Alps Kevlar Knee Guard

September 25, 2014July 23, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Alpinestars Alps Kevlar is a reasonably priced, middle-of-the-road option between heavy duty plastic knee/shinguards, and lightweight, flexible knee pads.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
The Yeti SB5c, Blister Gear Review

Preview: Yeti SB5c

July 18, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Yeti debuts a 2015 trail bike with a unique suspension design. Promising features and unanswered questions abound.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X1, Blister Gear Review.

SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 2

July 15, 2014July 15, 2014 by Noah Bodman
SRAM’s new X1 is lighter, cleaner, and shifts better than 2x10 systems, and it’s currently the most affordable 11-speed drivetrain available.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X1, Blister Gear Review.

SRAM X1 Drivetrain, Part 1

July 15, 2014July 14, 2014 by Noah Bodman
SRAM’s new X1 group isn’t just another 1x11 drivetrain, it’s a system poised to impact the whole industry. Here’s why.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Vigilante tire, Blister Gear Review

WTB Vigilante Tire

July 2, 2014July 2, 2014 by Noah Bodman
We've now tested the WTB Vigilante with reinforced "AM" casing. How does it compare to the lighter, standard version?
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Tires
Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Frequency Team i25 Rims, Blister Gear Review

WTB Frequency Team i25 Rims

July 8, 2014June 29, 2014 by Noah Bodman
WTB's Frequency Team i25 rims are reasonably priced, build up well, and work great as a tubeless setup.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Wheels
Yeti SB95 carbon, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Yeti SB95

June 26, 2014June 26, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Yeti SB95 does a great job riding the line between an all-arounder that likes going uphill, and an all-mountain bike that focuses on descending.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Eric Melson reviews the eThirteen TRS+ Race Cranks for Blister Gear Review

eThirteen TRS+ Race Cranks

June 22, 2014June 22, 2014 by Eric Melson
eThirteen’s TRS+ Race cranks are a great option for the 5-6” travel segment, but will also work well on any bike where weight and pedaling efficiency are a consideration.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Tom Collier reviews the Xpedo Spry flat pedals, Blister Gear Review

Xpedo Spry Flat Pedals

June 12, 2014June 11, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Xpedo Spry are some of the lighter and more affordable flat pedals on the market, but are they durable enough for you?
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Dana Allen reviews the Veer short from Pearl Izumi, Blister Gear Review

Pearl Izumi Men’s Veer Short

June 6, 2014 by Dana Allen
The Pearl Izumi Veer is a baggy trail short that is comfortable and breathable.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended
Dana Allen reviews the Pearl Izumi X-Alp Launch clipless trail shoe, Blister Gear Review

Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro IV Clipless Trail Shoe

June 2, 2014May 29, 2014 by Dana Allen
The new Pearl Izumi X-Alp Enduro IV is one of the best clipless trail shoes we've tested. See how it stacks up to other shoes in its class.
Categories Bike Shoes, Recommended
Pivot Mach 6, Blister gear Review.

2014 Pivot Mach 6 Carbon

May 26, 2014May 26, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Of all the bikes we rode at Interbike, the Pivot Mach 6 Carbon was the most rewarding to ride hard, and is extremely capable in pretty much every category.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Dana Allen reviews the Pearl Izumi Divide glove, Blister Gear Review

Pearl Izumi Divide Glove

May 23, 2014May 23, 2014 by Dana Allen
The Divide from Pearl Izumi is a solid choice if you're looking for a light, breathable glove with no padding.
Categories Gloves, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Smith Forefront helmet, Blister Gear Review

Smith Forefront Helmet

May 27, 2016May 15, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Forefront is Smith's first bike helmet, and it's impressive. It ventilates well, it's the lightest we've tested, and it uses an interesting new construction material.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Helmets, Recommended, Reviews
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