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Zack Henderson reviews the Revel ReRun for BLISTER

Revel ReRun

Revel’s first eMTB is a burly, 165 mm travel rig, but the ReRun’s performance proved that looks can be deceiving. Check out our thoughts after several months of testing.

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2025-2026 Blister Digital Winter Buyer’s Guide

350+ skis, 70+ boots, and 280+ pages of honest, accurate product reviews and comparisons. Check it all out here.

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‘Life Cycles’ w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart (Ep. 53)

15 years ago, ‘Life Cycles’ was released and changed the perception of what a mtn bike film could be. Today, Dylan and Simon talk about how it combines art, breathtaking cinematography, beautiful riding, with a message that’s more relevant today than when it first came out.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Race Face Turbine Flat PedRace Face Turbine Flat Pedals for BLISTER

Race Face Turbine Flat Pedals

Big, concave + scary pins — the Race Face Turbine pedals check a lot of boxes for an aggressive flat pedal, at least on paper. Check out our review for our on-trail findings.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Canyon Spectral:ONfly

Canyon Spectral:ONfly

We racked up the miles on two different builds of the Canyon Spectral:ONfly to find out how Canyon’s affordable take on the hot light-assist eMTB category measures up to the competition.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Canyon Spectral:ONfly

Deep Dive: Canyon Spectral:ONfly

We compare the Spectral:ONfly to the Norco Fluid VLT 130, Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay SL, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Pivot Shuttle SL, and Pivot Shuttle SL/AM.

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Xan Marshland and David Golay review the Propain Tyee 6.1 for Blister

Deep Dive: Propain Tyee 6.1

We compare the Propain Tyee to the Kavenz VHP 16, Yeti SB165, Marin Alpine Trail, Santa Cruz Nomad 6, Pivot Firebird V5, Rocky Mountain Altitude, and Ibis HD6.

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Stuff We Like: September 2025

In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss all the latest gear they’ve been testing, from fly fishing packs to GPS watches, sleeping pads, hiking boots, ultralight carbon handlebars, and more.

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Flash Review: 2026 Norco Revolver 120

Norco’s Revolver 120, featuring the lightest full-suspension frame the Canadian company has ever produced, is shaping up to be an option deserving — but not conforming to — the “World Cup XC Bike” moniker. Check out our initial impressions.

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20 Years of Flylow w/ Dan Abrams, Flylow President & Co-Founder (Ep.376)

Flylow turns 20 this year, so we talk with Flylow co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the big victories, scary setbacks, and endless challenges he’s seen. Then, have you ever wondered why some jackets cost $700 and others only $200? They walk through the Flylow lineup as an exercise to lay out exactly what you get and what you don’t at all these different price points.

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2025-2026 Atomic Bent 110 GFD

Atomic, Chris Benchetler, and the Grateful Dead have once again teamed up to release a limited-edition ski — here are the details on the Bent 110 GFD.

Zack Henderson reviews the Revel ReRun for BLISTER

Revel ReRun

Revel’s first eMTB is a burly, 165 mm travel rig, but the ReRun’s performance proved that looks can be deceiving. Check out our thoughts after several months of testing.

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Reviewer Reports: Yeti LTe, Chromag Reazon, Trek Fuel LX, & More (Ep.293)

Dylan Wood and David Golay give some updates on a whole bunch of bikes they’re testing, including how the Trek Fuel LX stacks up against the Slash, the surprising ride feel of the Yeti LTe, an ultra-efficient XC bike from a brand better known for gravity bikes, and a whole lot more.

'Life Cycles' movie poster

‘Life Cycles’ w/ Dylan Wood & Simon Stewart (Ep. 53)

15 years ago, ‘Life Cycles’ was released and changed the perception of what a mtn bike film could be. Today, Dylan and Simon talk about how it combines art, breathtaking cinematography, beautiful riding, with a message that’s more relevant today than when it first came out.

Zack Henderson reviews the Race Face Turbine Flat PedRace Face Turbine Flat Pedals for BLISTER

Race Face Turbine Flat Pedals

Big, concave + scary pins — the Race Face Turbine pedals check a lot of boxes for an aggressive flat pedal, at least on paper. Check out our review for our on-trail findings.