Reviews

Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the Mons Royale Hoody for Blister Gear Review

Mons Royale Mid Hit Hoody

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We’ve already reviewed the men’s and women’s version of the Mons Royale Mid Hit hoody, but we’re talking about it again since it is still one of our favorites. And it isn’t just one of our favorite hoodies, it’s one of our favorite pieces of clothing, period. The Mid Hit has a new colorway and some minor tweaks, but it’s still got … Read more

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Jonathan Ellsworth reviews the United by Blue Standard Zip hoodie for Blister Gear Review.

United by Blue Men’s Standard Zip Hoodie

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While it seems like just about every company nowadays has some sort of environmental mission or “green goals,” United by Blue does things a little differently. Instead of operating as a nonprofit or donating a percentage of their earnings to environmental causes, United by Blue gives their time and effort to clean up waterways. United by ... Read more

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Bike Racks 101

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Roof, hitch, or strap-on bike rack? Each style has its pros and cons, some of which aren’t obvious. So before you waste your money, check out the Blister guide to choosing the right rack.

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Josh Bryceland (Ratboy) is back on the Downhill World Cup Circuit by Noah Bodman.

Return of the Rat

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Josh Bryceland is back on top, still very much being himself, and doing things on a bike that few have done before.

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Noah Bodman reviews the 2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks for Blister Gear Review.

2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks

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The 2015 Race Face SixC Carbon Cinch Cranks are very impressive on multiple fronts.

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Jamie Rushford reviews the SCARPA Furia Climbing shoe for Blister Gear review.

SCARPA Furia

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The Scarpa Furia is an excellent all-around shoe for bouldering and hard sport climbing, and strikes a good balance between sensitivity and power.

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Blister Gear Review Tom Collier reviews the MRP Wave narrow/wide chainring for Blister Gear Review.

MRP Wave Chainring

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The MRP Wave narrow / wide chainring features a unique design that offers some durability and performance benefits.

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Matt Zia reviews the Outdoor Research Helium II jacket for Blister Gear Review.

Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket

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The Outdoor Research Helium II is a minimalist rain jacket that's perfect for sudden storms.

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Tom Collier reviews the Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost for Blister Gear Review.

Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost

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The Thomson Elite Covert may be the best dropper post on the market.

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Sterling Evolution Aero 9.2 Rope

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The Sterling Evolution Aero offers a durability boost over its predecessors that makes it the best 9.2mm rope on the market today.

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Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM X01 DH 7 speed drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

2015 SRAM X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain

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SRAM's X01 DH 7-Speed Drivetrain offers the best available performance, but there are other factors to consider, too.

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Dave Alie reviews the Sterling Evolution Helix for Blister Gear Review

Sterling Evolution Helix 9.5 Rope

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The Sterling Evolution Helix is a top performer in the do-it-all, single rope category, and proves that ropes aren't merely about weight vs. diameter.

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Matt Zia reviews the Outdoor Research Cirque Pant for Blister Gear Review.

Outdoor Research Cirque Pants

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The Outdoor Research Cirque is a versatile, multi-season softshell pant.

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Marshal Olson reviews the Wolf Tooth DropStop (v2) 32t Chainring for Blister Gear Review

Wolf Tooth DropStop (V2) 32T Chainring

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The redesigned Wolf Tooth narrow/wide chainring is the best option we've tested for 1x drivetrains.

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Matt Zia reviews the Outdoor Research Splitter gloves for Blister Gear Review.

Outdoor Research Splitter Gloves

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The Outdoor Research Splitter gloves are a promising alternative to athletic tape for splitter crack climbs.

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Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Riddler tire for Blister Gear Review.

WTB Riddler Tire

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The WTB Riddler is a 27.5" semi-slick tire that rolls fast while still cornering very well.

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Tom Collier reviews the SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain for Blister Gear Review.

SRAM GX 1×11 Drivetrain

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The SRAM GX 1x11 drivetrain is now the most affordable 1x11 drivetrain available for anyone looking to ditch their front derailleur.

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Matt Zia reviews the Black Diamond B.D.V hoody and pants for Blister Gear Review.

Black Diamond B.D.V. Hoody and Pants

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The Black Diamond B.D.V. pants and hoodie are the best rock climbing soft shells we've tested.

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Marshal Olson reviews the Wolftooth components GCX 42T Replacement Cog for Blister Gear review.

Wolf Tooth Components GCX 42T Replacement Cog

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The Wolf Tooth Components GCX 42T cog is an affordable solution for worn out cassettes, and makes 1x11 drivetrains even more compelling.

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Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face SIXC Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem for Blister Gear Review

Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem

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The Race Face SixC 35 Carbon Bar and Atlas DM 35 Stem offer the best combination of stiffness and vibration damping of any 35mm bar we've tested.

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