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La Sportiva Cyklon

October 21, 2021 by Gordon Gianniny

With a BOA fit system, aggressive outsole, and minimal midsole, the Cyklon is designed specifically for off-camber, mountainous terrain — and for that, it's excellent. But there's more to it, so check out our full review for the whole story.

Dakine Agent Knee Pad

October 20, 2021October 20, 2021 by Zack Henderson

Dakine's newest Agent knee pad is reportedly for "those who earn their airtime.” But are these best for those who like to pedal all day, folks who are primarily focused on rough descents, or people who do both? Check out our review.

Dylan Wood and Luke Koppa Blister mountain bike review on the Commencal Meta TR 29

2021 Commencal Meta TR 29

October 19, 2021October 19, 2021 by Luke Koppa

Two of our reviewers spent several months on Commencal's downhill-oriented Trail bike, the Meta TR 29. Check out our video & written full reviews for their thoughts on who it suits and how it compares to several other bikes in its class.

Blister Would You Rather: Crappy Riding Conditions

Would You Rather: Crappy Riding Conditions Edition

October 17, 2021October 15, 2021 by David Golay

Hot, dusty, and dry or cold, wet, and muddy? This week in our Would You Rather series, our reviewers are weighing in on which flavor of sub-optimal mountain biking conditions they’d prefer to be stuck with.

Noah Bodman reviews the Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoe for Blister

Leatt 5.0 Clipless Shoes

October 21, 2021October 13, 2021 by Noah Bodman

Leatt’s 5.0 Clipless shoe offers downhill-worthy protection in a package that still pedals impressively well — and it’s competitively priced. That sounds great, but is there a catch?

2022 Trek Top Fuel

January 3, 2022October 7, 2021 by David Golay

The Top Fuel has been in Trek’s lineup for nearly 20 years now, but they’ve just overhauled it and the 2022 model is a very different beast. Check out our First Look for all the details.

Women’s Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

Women’s Mountain Bike Short Roundup — 2021, Part 2

October 9, 2021October 6, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

We're back with another roundup of women's mountain bike shorts, this time with six options from Dakine, Club Ride, 7mesh, Machines For Freedom, Wild Rye, and Flylow.

Dylan Wood Blister mountain bike review on the Rudy Project Crossway

Rudy Project Crossway Helmet

October 6, 2021 by Dylan Wood

Rudy Project's Crossway Helmet is a lightweight, well-ventilated option for XC and Trail riding. Check out our review to see how it compares to the competition, and if it'd make sense for you.

2022 Commencal Meta SX

October 4, 2021 by David Golay

Commencal’s Meta line has grown a mullet — check out our First Look for more info on the brand-new, mixed-wheel Meta SX.

Stuff We Like: September 2021

October 4, 2021September 29, 2021 by Kristin Sinnott

In this month's edition of our "Stuff We Like" series, we've got everything from stoves to beverages, gloves, headlamps, knives, & more.

Kieran Nay reviews the Hoka One One Mach 4 for Blister.

Hoka Mach 4

September 28, 2021 by Kieran Nay

The Hoka Mach 4 offers a rare combination of plush cushioning and springy efficiency that makes it great for a wide variety of road runs, but it's not quite a perfect do-everything shoe. Check out our review to see why, and if it'd make sense for you.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead

2021 Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead

September 28, 2021 by David Golay

Guerrilla Gravity’s Pedalhead hardtail just got a major update, and we've been spending a whole bunch of time on it. Check out our full review for our thoughts on the bike that GG says is "built for everything from crushing singletrack miles to getting rad around town."

Gordon Gianniny reviews the USWE Pace 8 for Blister.

USWE Pace 8 Running Vest

September 24, 2021September 23, 2021 by Gordon Gianniny

Our running editor has been searching for the ideal running vest for 6 years now, and the USWE Pace 8 might just be the best one he's used. Check out our review to see why.

Dakine Seeker 18L Bike Hydration Backpack

August 29, 2022September 22, 2021 by Dylan Wood

Fanny packs are seemingly taking over the mountain bike world, but larger packs still have their place, and the Dakine Seeker 18 is a good one. Check out our full review.

David Golay Blister mountain bike review on the Transition Scout and Sentinel Alloy

2022 Transition Scout and Sentinel Alloy

September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by David Golay

Transition has long offered both aluminum and carbon frame options on most of their bikes, but the aluminum option was missing from both the Scout and Sentinel — until now. The more affordable versions are back, and you can check out all the details in our First Look.

David Golay reviews the Knolly Tyaughton for Blister

2021 Knolly Tyaughton

September 21, 2021 by David Golay

We’ve talked a lot about how much fun aggressive hardtails can be, and now Knolly has launched their take on the genre — the Tyaughton — which is available in both titanium and steel. Check out our First Look for all the details.

Hoka One One Speedgoat 4

September 20, 2021 by Kieran Nay

Hoka's Speedgoat shoe has garnered a very strong following over the years, but how does the latest iteration compare to the previous ones — and other high-cushion trail shoes on the market? Check out our review of the Speedgoat 4.

David Golay Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Devinci Spartan

2022 Devinci Spartan HP

September 15, 2021 by David Golay

What’s that? It’s, it’s … another high-pivot Enduro bike! This one’s the all-new Devinci Spartan — check out our First Look for all the details.

Noah Bodman reviews the 2022 Fox 34 for Blister

2022 Fox 34 Fork

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 by Noah Bodman

We've now tested Fox's new 34 fork on both a hardtail and a modern short-travel Trail bike. Check out our full review of the fork for our thoughts on it, including how it compares to the alternatives from both Fox & RockShox.

Xero Mesa Trail

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 by Cosmo Langsfeld

All of Xero's shoes are designed to offer a barefoot-like feel, and the Mesa Trail is their take on a general-purpose trail running shoe. So how versatile is this minimalist shoe, and where could it fit into your running and training routine? Check out our review for our thoughts.

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