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Saddles & Seatposts

PNW Components Rainier Gen 3 Dropper Post

December 23, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth
David Golay reviews the PNW Components Rainier Gen 3 Dropper Post and Loam Lever for Blister

PNW Components Rainier Gen 3 Dropper Post

Available Dropper Lengths: 125, 150, 170, 200 mm

Available Diameters: 30.9, 31.6, 34.9 mm

Configuration Tested: 30.9

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Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post

August 24, 2020 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the 2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post for Blister

2021 Fox Transfer Dropper Post

Test Location: Montana

Test Duration: About 2 months

Blister’s Measured Weights (31.6 mm / 175 mm drop / Factory version):

  • Post
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Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

OneUp Dropper Post V2

June 5, 2020June 4, 2020 by David Golay
David Golay reviews the OneUp Dropper Post V2 for Blister

OneUp Dropper Post V2 

Available Dropper Lengths: 120, 150, 180, 210 mm

Available Diameters: 30.9, 31.6, 34.9 mm

Configuration Tested: 31.6x 210mm; standard 2

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Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

Marzocchi Transfer Dropper Post

November 7, 2018 by Nathan Williard
Nathan Williard reviews the Marzocchi Transfer Dropper Post for Blister

Marzocchi Transfer Dropper Post

Size Tested: 31.6 diameter, 150 mm length

Blister’s Measured Weight (post only): 610 grams

MSRP:

  • Post: $294
  • Lever: $65

Mounted to…

Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

Race Face Turbine R Dropper Post

September 20, 2018 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Race Face Turbine R Dropper Post and 1x Lever for Blister

Race Face Turbine R Dropper Post

Configuration Tested: 30.9 diameter, 150 mm length

Blister’s Measured Weight:

  • Post only: 589 grams
  • Lever with perch: 68 grams
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Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

WTB Koda Team Saddle

May 26, 2018 by Erin Bodman
Erin Bodman reviews the WTB Koda for Blister

WTB Koda Team Saddle

Size Tested: Medium

Stated Weight:

  • Medium: 210 grams
  • Wide: 223 grams

Blister’s Measured Weight (Medium): 209 grams

Stated Dimensions

  • Medium:
…
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

WTB Deva Team Saddle

June 16, 2017June 15, 2017 by Erin Bodman

WTB Deva Team Saddle

Stated Weight: 200 grams

Blister’s Measured Weight: 190 grams

Stated Dimensions: 142 mm x 257 mm

Mounted to:

  • Devinci Spartan
  • Surly Cross Che
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Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

Race Face Turbine Dropper Post

November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman on the Race Face Turbine Dropper Post, Whistler, BC.

Race Face Turbine Dropper Post

Blister’s Measured Weights (30.9 mm / 150 mm drop):

  • Post alone: 507 g
  • Universal Thumb Lever: 27 g
  • 1x Under Bar Lever: 60 g
  • Full s
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Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

Catahoula Ergonomics Saddle

July 25, 2016 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the Catahoula Ergonomics Bike Saddle for Blister Gear Review.

Catahoula Ergonomics Saddle

Size Tested: 140 mm x 39 mm, firm

Blister’s Measured Weight: 220 g

MSRP: $260 on Kickstarter

Reviewer: 5’9” 155 lbs

Test Durat…

Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

WTB Volt Team Saddle

August 26, 2015 by Tom Collier
Tom Collier reviews the WTB Volt Team for Blister Gear Review

WTB Volt Team Saddle

Available Sizes:

Steel (Comp), Chromoly (Race, Pro), or Titanium (Team) rails:

Narrow-135 x 265mm, Medium – 142 x 265mm, Wide 150 x…

Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost

July 30, 2015 by Tom Collier
Tom Collier reviews the Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost for Blister Gear Review.

Thomson Elite Covert Dropper Seatpost

Features:

  • 5 inches / 125mm of infinite travel
  • 5mm of setback
  • Short throw remote lever for quick height changes
  • Return spee
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Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

WTB High Tail Carbon Saddle

June 24, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Noah Bodman reviews the WTB High Tail Carbon Saddle for Blister Gear Review.

WTB High Tail Carbon Saddle

Dimensions: 128mm wide x 255mm long

Blister’s Measured Weight: 160 grams

MSRP: $119.95-$249.95 ($249.95 – tested)

Mounted To:…

Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

KS LEV Ti Seatpost

May 30, 2015 by Marshal Olson
Marshal Olson reviews the KS LEV Ti seatpost for Blister Gear Review

KS LEV Ti Seatpost

Diameter: 30.9mm

Length/Travel: 385mm / 125mm

Actuation:  Carbon remote w/ RECOURSE Cable and Housing

Head/Rail: Zero offset two-bolt micro-…

Categories Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

Specialized Command Post BlackLite

October 27, 2013 by Noah Bodman
Specialized Command Post BlackLite, Blister gear Review.

Specialized Command Post BlackLite, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Specialized Command Post BlackLite

Size Tested: 30.9mm Diameter, 125mm drop

Intended use: Increasing your coefficient of radness with the press of a but…

Categories Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

WTB Volt & Silverado Saddles

September 25, 2012July 23, 2012 by Kevin Bazar
Blister Gear Review WTB Saddle

Products: WTB Silverado and Volt Saddles

WTB Siverado, Blister Gear ReviewSilverado Pro White
Usage: Elite Road / Cross Country Racing
Size: Narrow x Long (135mm x 280mm)
Rail: Nicro
Weight: 24…

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

UPDATE: GravityDropper Turbo Adjustable Seatpost

September 15, 2013June 25, 2012 by Noah Bodman

GravityDropper Turbo, Blister Gear ReviewProduct: GravityDropper Turbo

Intended Use: XC to DH; any bike where you want to change your seat height quickly.

Rider: 5’9”, 150 lbs, prefers downers to up…

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

2nd Look: 2011 Rock Shox Reverb adjustable seatpost

September 25, 2012November 14, 2011 by Jason Hutchins

Product: 2011 RockShox Reverb Adjustable Seatpost Rock Shox Reverb

Intended use: XC, Trail, AM, Freeride, DH

Rider: 6’, 165 lbs.

Bike: 2010 Santa Cruz Blur LT2 (140mm travel)…

Categories Featured, Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

2011 RockShox Reverb 125mm adjustable seatpost

September 25, 2012July 25, 2011 by Marshal Olson

Product: 2011 RockShox Reverb adjustable seatpost

Intended Use: XC, trail, all mountain, DH/freeride

Rider: 6’2”, 205 lbs., athletic, technically proficient,…

Categories Recommended, Reviews, Saddles & Seatposts

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