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Maxxis High Roller 2

June 6, 2013May 24, 2012 by Kevin Bazar

Whether you ride DH, XC, or a unicycle, if you think tires are all sorta the same, you need to read this review. (Besides, it might just be the best tire review ever written....)

2011 Turner 5.Spot

June 27, 2012May 18, 2012 by Kevin Bazar

The 2011 Turner 5.Spot isn’t the lightest 140mm frame out there, but it is among the burliest.

2011 Trek Superfly

June 27, 2012May 17, 2012 by Sydney Dickinson

With its light weight, dialed geometry, and stiffness, the 2011 Trek Superfly is a very well-rounded 29er.

2010 Santa Cruz Nomad

June 27, 2012May 8, 2012 by Rob Dickinson

The Santa Cruz Nomad has a stiff and sturdy feel and absolutely shreds corners, but the VPP suspension left BLISTER reviewer Rob Dickinson less than thrilled.

2nd Look: 2011 Rock Shox Reverb adjustable seatpost

September 25, 2012November 14, 2011 by Jason Hutchins

With the 2011 Rock Shox Reverb adjustable seatpost, Jason Hutchins finds a whole lot to like, and one important caveat.

2011 Avid XO Hydraulic Disc Brake Set

November 2, 2012October 11, 2011 by Jason Hutchins

Avid's XO hydraulic disc brake set got put through its paces, and impressed at every step.

An Argument For Ditching Your Front Derallieur

July 14, 2014September 29, 2011 by Jeff Brines

This may have been unappealing in the past, but the right 1x10 setup will quiet your bike, improve shifting performance, and increase clearance. Take a look.

SRAM X9, 10-Speed Drivetrain

November 2, 2012September 28, 2011 by Jeff Brines

SRAM's X9 10-Speed Drivetrain delivers a ton of bang for the buck.

2011 Turner DHR

November 17, 2021September 20, 2011 by Kevin Bazar

Kevin Bazar breaks down the 2011 Turner DHR.

Crank Brothers Mallet 3 pedal

September 25, 2012September 8, 2011 by Jeff Brines

By slightly lowering the weight and significantly lowering the price of the new Mallet 3, Crank Brothers has raised the bar with their high end, clipless platform pedal.