Mountain Bike Reviews

BLISTER reviews the Canyon Sender CFR

Canyon Sender CFR

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Troy Brosnan’s Mont-Saint Anne-winning Canyon Sender CFR is officially available to the public. The big update is the high pivot suspension layout, but it gets further refinements in nearly every other area of the design. Check out Canyon’s new Downhill race bike in our First Look.

Flash Review: Santa Cruz Hightower 4

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We had some questions when Santa Cruz updated their popular Hightower, which sits right in the middle of their MTB lineup, and now we have some answers. Check out our first impressions of this new Trail bike.

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David Golay reviews the Vorsprung Telum for Blister

Vorsprung Telum

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The Telum coil shock may be Vorsprung’s first standalone suspension product, but they’ve got a long and impressive track record of suspension upgrade parts and tuning work to draw from. So does the Telum live up to expectations? Here’s our take.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Transition Sentinel V3 for Blister

Transition Sentinel V3

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The Transition Sentinel is a storied bike, with the first version making some major waves in bike geometry. The new one doesn’t push the envelope like that first release, but it’s a modern Trail bike through and through. Curious what that entails? Our Full Review covers what the new Sentinel can do.
David Golay reviews the DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic wheels for Blister

DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic Wheels

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DT Swiss’s 1700-series wheels are deservedly popular as higher-end aluminum options that come in at a reasonable price, but what about their flagship 1200-series carbon models? We’ve spent a ton of time on the Enduro-oriented EXC 1200 Classic wheelset to find out. Here’s our Full Review.
David Golay reviews the DT Swiss 350 DEG Hubs and Pure Carbon Rims for Blister

DT Swiss 350 Ratchet DEG Hubs & Pure Carbon Rims

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DT Swiss is bringing their faster-engaging Ratchet DEG freehub design to their more affordable 350 hubs, along with some flashier color options than their standard black. They’re also now offering their top-tier carbon MTB rims on their own. Check out what’s new from DT Swiss.
BLISTER reviews the RAAW Yalla!! V2

RAAW Yalla!! V2

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Revamped for 2025, the RAAW Yalla!! V2 gets a lot more than just an extra exclamation point in the name. The new frame doesn’t deviate too far from the original but gets mixed wheel compatibility, redesigned adjustable dropouts, updated tubing and protection details, and a bunch of other tweaks. Check out RAAW’s updated DH bike in our First Look.
BLISTER reviews the Hunt Enduro V3 wheels

Hunt Enduro V3 Wheels

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Hunt is claiming that the rims used on their new Enduro V3 wheels are the strongest they’ve ever made. The hub is all new too, with a new star ratchet-based design — check out our First Look for a dive into the technical details.
David Golay reviews the Project321 RG3 Hubs

Project321 RG3 Hubs

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We’ve been very impressed with Project321’s G3 mountain bike hubs, and now they’ve got a pared-down road and gravel version: the RG3. Check them out here.
David Golay reviews the 2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2 for Blister

2026 Fox Float X2 and DHX2

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Right on the heels of giving their fork lineup a big overhaul, Fox has new versions of their Float X2 and DHX2 gravity shocks. It’s a big refresh, too, including completely different damper architecture and a bunch more. Check out what’s changed.
David Golay reviews the SRAM Eagle 70 and 90 Transmission for Blister

SRAM Eagle 70 & 90 Transmission

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The long-rumored mechanical version of SRAM Transmission is here, in two variants — Eagle 70 and Eagle 90. Check out what’s new with the cable-actuated Transmission variants, what’s shared with the existing electronic versions, and our on-trail impressions so far.
BLISTER reviews the Revel Rascal SL

Revel Rascal SL

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The Revel Rascal spent some time in the gym since its V2 refresh, and the new Rascal SL is the result. It keeps the same geometry as the popular original Rascal, but through some layup tweaks, Revel has pulled nearly half a pound of weight out of the frame. Check out the new Rascal SL in our First Look.
BLISTER reviews SRAM's new disc brakes

SRAM Motive, Maven Base, DB6, and DB4 Brakes

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SRAM has shaken up its brake lineup with some new members of the family — including the all-new Motive, plus additions to the Maven and DB lineups. The new brakes are an all-mineral-oil affair, but there are other noteworthy changes too — let’s dig in.
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