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Zack Henderson reviews the SRAM Motive Ultimate brakes for BLISTER

SRAM Motive Brakes

The SRAM Motive is squarely aimed at the XC and Trail market, promising near-Code power at a Level-like weight. Did SRAM succeed in hitting both marks?

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David Golay reviews the Hope EVO GR4 brakes for Blister

Flash Review: Hope EVO GR4 Brakes

Hope’s new GR4 brakes look more like an evolution of the Tech 4 V4 that they replace than a ground-up redesign, but there are a lot of changes lurking below the surface. Here’s our take on how they’ve added up after a handful of rides.

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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, September 2025 (Ep.377)

Cody and Jonathan discuss Andrzej Bargiel’s ski descent of Everest; the return of the FIFTY+ project; the life of Jane Goodall; Outside Inc.’s firing of Wes Siler; and Lincoln Knowles’ response to our last RTN conversation. Plus, they rate your takes and share what they’ve been reading & watching.

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David Golay reviews the Madrone Jab derailleur for Blister

Flash Review: Madrone Jab Derailleur

The Madrone Jab derailleur sounds very promising on paper (and looks great), but how does it perform compared to the big-name options on the market? Here are our initial thoughts.

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David Golay reviews the Madrone Jab derailleur for Blister

Madrone Jab Derailleur

Madrone got its start offering replacement parts for SRAM derailleurs, and now they’ve made a full standalone derailleur of their own, with a design that’s focused on being fully rebuildable and adaptable to a wide array of drivetrain options. Check out the new Jab, and our early impressions of how it performs.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Cannondale Moterra

Flash Review: Cannondale Moterra

We’ve been piling up the miles on Cannondale’s new Moterra. Check out our first impressions of Cannondale’s more mainstream take on the full-power eMTB category.

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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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Zack Henderson reviews the Reform Tantalus saddle for BLISTER

Reform Tantalus Heat Moldable Saddle

Heat molding is ubiquitous for snowsports boots, but bike saddles? Not so much. The Reform Tantalus makes a strong case for its value in customizing your saddle fit.

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Flash Review: Wolf Tooth CTRL Clip Pedals

Wolf Tooth just launched their first clip pedals, and we’ve started riding their unique, Trail-focused CTRL design. Our Flash Review has our initial impressions.

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BLISTER reviews Wolf Tooth's CTRL, ALT, and DEL pedals

Wolf Tooth CTRL, ALT, and DEL Clip Pedals

Wolf Tooth just dropped their first clip pedals — three of them — and there are some clever features to talk about. Our First Look runs through the new CTRL, ALT, and DEL pedals.

Paladin Bikes on the Wild-Looking AM1, Machining Frames & More (Ep.295)

Paladin Bikes on the Wild-Looking AM1, Machining Frames & More (Ep.295)

There aren’t many companies making machined bike frames, and even compared to other machined options, the Paladin AM1 stands out for its novel construction approach. So we sat down with co-founder Stefan Klein to hear all about the AM1, why they decided to build it, and a whole lot more.

Zack Henderson reviews the SRAM Motive Ultimate brakes for BLISTER

SRAM Motive Brakes

The SRAM Motive is squarely aimed at the XC and Trail market, promising near-Code power at a Level-like weight. Did SRAM succeed in hitting both marks?

David Golay reviews the Hope EVO GR4 brakes for Blister

Flash Review: Hope EVO GR4 Brakes

Hope’s new GR4 brakes look more like an evolution of the Tech 4 V4 that they replace than a ground-up redesign, but there are a lot of changes lurking below the surface. Here’s our take on how they’ve added up after a handful of rides.

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Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, September 2025 (Ep.377)

Cody and Jonathan discuss Andrzej Bargiel’s ski descent of Everest; the return of the FIFTY+ project; the life of Jane Goodall; Outside Inc.’s firing of Wes Siler; and Lincoln Knowles’ response to our last RTN conversation. Plus, they rate your takes and share what they’ve been reading & watching.

David Golay reviews the Madrone Jab derailleur for Blister

Flash Review: Madrone Jab Derailleur

The Madrone Jab derailleur sounds very promising on paper (and looks great), but how does it perform compared to the big-name options on the market? Here are our initial thoughts.

David Golay reviews the Madrone Jab derailleur for Blister

Madrone Jab Derailleur

Madrone got its start offering replacement parts for SRAM derailleurs, and now they’ve made a full standalone derailleur of their own, with a design that’s focused on being fully rebuildable and adaptable to a wide array of drivetrain options. Check out the new Jab, and our early impressions of how it performs.

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Stinius & Hoji on Developing the New 4FRNT Sinister (Ep.363)

Today we’re talking with Hoji and Stinius Skjøtskift about the creation of Stinius’ new pro model, the 4FRNT Sinister. There are lots of great stories in this one, plus you’ll find out why a number of us at BLISTER are extremely intrigued by this ski.

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Win a Jacket From Strafe

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the men’s or women’s Highlands Shirt Jacket from Strafe!