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Zack Henderson reviews the Specialized Stumpjumper 15

Specialized Stumpjumper 15 & Stumpjumper 15 Alloy

Specialized’s Stumpjumper recently got a major update, and now they’ve released the more affordable alloy version of the Stumpjumper 15 alongside the carbon model. Check out the all-new frame, adjustments, and GENIE shock tech in our First Look.

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Blister reviews the Santa Cruz Hightower 4

Santa Cruz Hightower 4

The Hightower is still Santa Cruz’s do-everything 29er, but the latest version gets more travel and slacker geometry for improved descending prowess. But the updates don’t stop there — check out our First Look to learn more.

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David Golay reviews the OneUp V3 dropper post

OneUp V3 Dropper Post

OneUp’s longstanding V2 dropper post might be the most widely used one out there — so have they managed to improve things with the V3 iteration, or messed up a great product? We’ve been riding the V3 for the better part of a year and are ready to weigh in.

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Flash Review — Ibis Ripmo

We’ve been spending time aboard Ibis’ Ripmo, which is proving to be an exceptionally versatile Trail/Enduro bike. Check out our initial impressions.

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Blister reviews the Canyon Spectral:ONfly

Canyon Spectral:ONfly

The Spectral:ONfly is the newest addition to Canyon’s Spectral family, this time with a lightweight TQ HPR50 drive system. Walk through Canyon’s new Lightweight eMTB with us in our First Look.

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David Golay reviews the 2025 Fox 38 Grip X2

2025 Fox 38 Grip X2

The most noticeable update to Fox’s latest fork lineup was its (optional) and un-subtle gold paint, but the showy exterior hides a new series of dampers, and we’ve been testing the Grip X2 version of the Fox 38 fork. Now we’re ready to offer our take on the results of the update, how the new 38 and Grip X2 damper fare against the competition, and whether they’d be a good fit for you.

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The 10th Anniversary of the Blister Winter Buyer’s Guide: Why We Started It, How It’s Evolved, & What’s in the Latest One (Ep.310)

2024-2025 Blister Digital Winter Buyer’s Guide

350+ skis, 65 boots, and 280+ pages of honest, accurate product reviews and comparisons. Order our 24/25 Winter Buyer’s Guide or become a BLISTER+ member to read the Digital Guide NOW.

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Zack Henderson review the Frameworks Enduro

Frameworks Enduro

Frameworks is releasing a limited first run of their Enduro frame. Drawing plenty of inspiration from the Downhill frame released last year, the US-made Enduro frame stands out from the crowd with unique construction details and intriguing geometry. Our First Look has the details.

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David Golay reviews the Project321 G3 hubs for Blister

Project321 G3 Hubs

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.

Powder Ski Comparisons: Old vs New vs What Should Be Next? (Ep.320)

Powder Ski Comparisons: Old vs New vs What Should Be Next? (Ep.320)

The snow’s been falling, and we’re already fantasizing about those really deep days. So today, Paul Forward and Jonathan Ellsworth make the case for wide pow skis, then they talk about a bunch of current pow skis, old pow skis, and some design specifics they think are good ideas.

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EXTENDED: Win Antti Ollila’s Ski & Boot Setup

The winner of this week’s Gear Giveaway will win the Prodigy 3 ski from Faction and the fs 01 120 boot from phaenom Footwear, the go-to setup of Finnish freestyle skier Antti Ollila!

Blister ski-quiver reviewer selections 2024-2025

3-Ski Quivers: Reviewers’ Selections (24/25)

Rounding out Part Three of our reviewers 3-ski quiver picks, we hear from Kristin Sinnott and Jonathan Ellsworth — check out their selections and let us know what your ideal 3-ski quiver would look like!

Several of our reviewers have used a single pair of ZipFit “inner boots” for hundreds of days, as have many pro and everyday skiers around the world. But … why? In this video, we get answers from ZipFit's Jeff Colt

‘Inner Boots’ vs. Liners in Ski Boots | ZipFit 2025 Lineup Video

Several of our reviewers have used a single pair of ZipFit “inner boots” for hundreds of days, as have many pro and everyday skiers around the world. But how exactly do they accomplish that, and what makes them different from a regular boot liner? In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we get answers from ZipFit’s Jeff Colt.

Blister reviews the Knolly Fugitive 140

Deep Dive: Knolly Fugitive 140

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

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.

Casey Brown on the Inaugural Women’s Red Bull Rampage (Ep.246)

Casey Brown on the Inaugural Women’s Red Bull Rampage (Ep.246)

Red Bull Rampage finally, belatedly, included a women’s category this year — and it was outstanding. Casey Brown arguably did more than anyone else to get her foot in the door, and to smash it down for others to follow, so we sat down with her to hear all about it. Don’t miss this one.

Kristin Sinnott reviews the Ombraz Cammina for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: October 2024

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

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.

55 years ago today, the movie 'Downhill Racer' came out, starring two legendary actors, Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. The film critic Roger Ebert calls this “the greatest sports movie ever made,” and today on Blister Cinematic, Jonathan is discussing it with one of the greatest American downhillers of all time, Daron Rahlves.

‘Downhill Racer’ with Daron Rahlves & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.28)

55 years ago today, the movie ‘Downhill Racer’ came out, starring two legendary actors, Robert Redford and Gene Hackman. The film critic Roger Ebert calls this “the greatest sports movie ever made,” and today, we’re discussing it with one of the greatest American downhillers of all time, Daron Rahlves.