Reviews

Kara Williard reviews the Liv Intrigue X for BLISTER.

Liv Intrigue X

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The Intrigue X is the latest addition to Liv’s women-specific MTB lineup, and it claims to offer tons of versatility and adjustability for those who want to ride all sorts of trails on one bike. After several months with it, we're now ready to weigh in on how accurate those claims proved to be — here's our Full Review.
Kara Williard reviews the North St. Bags Handlebar Pack for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: August 2024

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This month’s edition of our Stuff We Like series includes everything from nifty bike tools to summer clothing essentials, running vests, bike components, and more. Check it out to see all the latest gear our reviewers have been enjoying this summer.
David Golay reviews the EXT Storia V4 for Blister

EXT Storia V4

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EXT has been making a lot of very impressive suspension products for a good while now, so is the latest V4 iteration of their Storia coil shock a worthy successor to the already very good V3? Check out our Full Review for our take.
Zack Henderson reviews the Propain Spindrift 5

Propain Spindrift 5

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The fifth-generation Propain Spindrift 5 is still a 180 mm travel Freeride bike but has more configuration options than ever. With multiple wheel size options, single or dual crown builds, and a host of new features, there’s a lot to cover — join us as we dig in with our First Look.
Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood review the Commencal T.E.M.P.O. for Blister

Commencal T.E.M.P.O.

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Commencal’s aluminum-only T.E.M.P.O. leans into its burly nature in many ways while still retaining the practicality that is necessary to be a competitive short-travel Trail bike in today’s market. Check out our Full Review to read on how that plays out on the trail.
Zack Henderson reviews the COROS Dura cycling computer

COROS Dura Cycling Computer

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COROS recently broke into the cycling computer market with their new Dura, promising exceptional battery life at a compelling price point. So how does it perform after several months in the field? Our Full Review has the answers.
Zack Henderson reviews the Forge+Bond Shift 30 EM wheels

Forge+Bond Shift Series Wheels

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Forge+Bond’s Shift wheels are one of the most affordable ways to get into a US-made carbon fiber wheelset — and use the same rims as Forge+Bond’s higher-end wheels — so is there a catch? Check out our Full Review to see how they’ve fared.
Luke Koppa's reviews the Armada Declivity X 108 for Blister

Flash Review: 24/25 Armada Declivity X 108

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Revamped for 24/25, the Declivity X 108 bridges the gap between Armada’s big-mountain Declivty X 115 and the more all-round Declivity X 102. So, which of its siblings does the new 108 most closely resemble? Here are our initial thoughts.

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