Simon Stewart and Dylan Wood review the Cannondale Scalpel for Blister

Deep Dive: Cannondale Scalpel

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We compare the Cannondale Scalpel to the Yeti ASR, Commencal T.E.M.P.O, Revel Ranger, Yeti SB120, Niner JET 9 RDO, Pivot Trail 429, SCOR 2030, Specialized Epic Evo, and Trek Top Fuel.

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David Golay reviews the Project321 G3 hubs for Blister

Project321 G3 Hubs

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It’s hard to do anything that novel or exciting when it comes to hub design, but Project321’s G3 hubs have a couple of unique features that really stand out — and have real performance benefits.
Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Deep Dive: Knolly Fugitive 140

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We compare the Knolly Fugitive 140 to the Santa Cruz Hightower 3, Trek Fuel EX, Revel Rascal V2, Santa Cruz Bronson, REEB Steezl, Rocky Mountain Instinct, Transition Smuggler, Norco Optic, Deviate Highlander II, Forbidden Druid V2, Norco Sight, Yeti SB140, Banshee Phantom V3, and Propain Hugene.

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Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Knolly Fugitive 140

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We’ve had a couple of reviewers riding Knolly’s updated Fugitive 140, and it stands out from the mid-travel Trail bike market in a few interesting ways — not an easy task in that typically “jack of all trades, master of none” category. Here’s our Full Review.
Kristin Sinnott reviews the Ombraz Cammina for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: October 2024

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This edition of Stuff We Like includes some excellent camera-friendly outdoor gear, several shoulder-season layering pieces, two of our bike editors’ favorite grips, and more. Check it out to see all the latest gear our reviewers have been digging.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review Michelin's Wild Enduro and DH tire lineup for Blister

Michelin’s New Enduro and DH Tires

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Michelin gave their Enduro and DH tire lineup a big overhaul this year, and we’ve been spending time on the whole range of models. Here are our thoughts on the new Wild Enduro MH, Wild Enduro MS, Wild Enduro Rear, DH 16, and DH 22.
Zack Henderson and David Golay review the Ohlins RXF38 Coil Kit for Blister

Ohlins DH38 & RXF38 Coil Spring Kits

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Öhlins is one of the few suspension brands offering a coil conversion kit for their forks, and it manages to incorporate some compelling features at a reasonable price point. Does it deliver that fabled coil-sprung magic, or is there more to the story? Our reviewers have some thoughts after a few months of testing.
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