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Mountain Bike Reviews

Kevin Bazar reviews the SRAM Pike RTC3 150mm, Blister Gear Review

RockShox Pike RCT3

April 29, 2014 by Kevin Bazar
The Rockshox Pike's low weight and great adjustability set the standard for trailbike forks.
Categories Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
review of the Zoic Ether and Highland Jersey, Blister Gear Review

Zoic Ether LT Shorts & Highland Jersey

September 29, 2014April 20, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Zoic Ether Shorts and Highland Jersey are well designed riding pieces, great for cooler spring conditions.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Recommended, Reviews

Five Ten Freerider VXi Elements

January 2, 2014January 2, 2014 by Tom Collier
The Freerider VXi Elements is a definite improvement over the old Impact, and works very well in wet, cold conditions.
Categories Featured, Footwear, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
45NRTH Nicotine, Blister Gear Review.

45NRTH Nicotine Tire

December 28, 2013 by Noah Bodman
If you want a 29er tire that puts a premium on traction and will go around a corner as fast as you want it to, the 45NRTH Nicotine is a great option.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Tires
Wolf Tooth components, Blister Gear Review.

Wolf Tooth Cyclocross Chainring

December 19, 2013 by Phil Grove
If you’re looking for a relatively inexpensive switch to a 1X setup for your cyclocross bike, the Wolf Tooth narrow / wide ring is a solid choice.
Categories Drivetrain & Pedals, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
ndustry 9 Enduro 29" Wheelset, Blister Gear Review.

Industry Nine Enduro 29″ Wheelset

December 15, 2013 by Noah Bodman
We tested these wheels for about a year and a half, and found them to be exceptionally durable and well designed.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Wheels
Trek Superfly 8, Blister Gear Review.

First Look: 2014 Trek Superfly 8

May 5, 2014December 5, 2013 by Eric Melson
In our first look at the Trek Superfly 8, we talk about fit and initial impressions of this XC hardtail.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Ogio Baja 70 Hydration Pack

November 29, 2013November 28, 2013 by Tom Collier
The Ogio Baja 70 Hydration Pack does exactly what it's intended to do: carry your essential ride supplies comfortably and securely.
Categories Backpacks, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

2014 Santa Cruz Heckler

November 9, 2013November 8, 2013 by Phil Grove
The Heckler's been around for 18 years, but it got some major updates for 2014. We put it through its paces and found that it's still a versatile, all-mountain machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve, Blister gear Review.

Icebreaker Sonic Short Sleeve Half Zip

November 6, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
After testing the Sonic Short Sleeve, Jason Hutchins is left with one question—why aren't there more companies making wool MTB jerseys?
Categories Base Layers, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Specialized Command Post BlackLite, Blister gear Review.

Specialized Command Post BlackLite

October 27, 2013 by Noah Bodman
Blister's bike editor Noah Bodman put the Specialized Command Post BlackLite to the test, and found it lacking in a few key ways.
Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts
POC Crane Helmet, Blister Gear Review.

POC Crane Helmet

November 17, 2021October 23, 2013 by Jason Hutchins
The POC Crane is a durable, lightweight helmet suitable for your urban / park / freeride / enduro pursuits.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Mojo Ibis HD, Blister Gear Review.

Ibis Mojo HD

October 21, 2013 by Rob Dickinson
It's not the newest bike on the market, but here's why we think the Ibis Mojo HD is still a worthy, versatile rig.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Swiftwick sustain, Blister Gear Review.

Swiftwick Socks

October 21, 2013October 19, 2013 by Noah Bodman
These socks from Swiftwick are designed to be better for the environment, without sacrificing wicking abilities or comfort.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Interbike Random Bits, Blister Gear Review.

Interbike Roundup

October 14, 2013 by Noah Bodman
A look at some of the noteworthy new products we played with during the Interbike demo days, including the DVO Emerald fork, the Thomson dropper post, and the Smith Optics Forefront helmet.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Forks & Shocks, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Norco Range, Blister gear Review.

Norco Range

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 by Noah Bodman
Our test ride showed that the Norco Range can still hold its own among next year's fleet of 27.5" wheeled bikes.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Giant Trance 1, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Giant Trance

October 7, 2013 by Noah Bodman
For $3,500, the Giant Trance is a great bike with a solid parts spec that will work well on a wide variety of trails.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
GT Fury Team, Blister Gear Review.

2014 GT Fury

October 2, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The GT Fury is a big, stable bike, and a glance at the World Cup podium is evidence that it's an extremely capable DH machine.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Specialized Enduro 29, Blister Gear Review.

2014 Specialized Enduro 29

September 25, 2013September 25, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Specialized Enduro 29 will blast through rock gardens at speed better than any other bike we rode at Interbike.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Santa Cruz Bronson, Blister Gear Review

2014 Santa Cruz Bronson

September 24, 2013September 24, 2013 by Noah Bodman
The Santa Cruz Bronson is a long-ish travel bike that's just as happy going up or down.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Recommended, Reviews
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