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Chef Mark Connell on Craft & Trust; Tasting Menus; & Olive Oil Candy, Part 2 (Ep.49)

September 4, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Mark Connell is the executive chef at PARC Aspen, and he’s back to talk about fine dining and the importance of tasting menus; what he learned at Alinea; the difference between striving for consistency vs. striving to be consistently good; and more.

Industry Nine SOLiX M TR300/290 DUO Wheels

September 4, 2024 by David Golay

Industry Nine’s new SOLiX M TR300/290 DUO wheels have a very long name and a very low weight — but how do they ride, and how have they held up to a summer of riding? Check out our Full Review to find out.

Reviewing the News w/ Cody Townsend, August 2024 (Ep.322)

September 3, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Cody and Jonathan discuss summer skiing; the new FIS wildcard rule; some good news & dumb news re: national parks; art exhibits at ski areas; their top-3 mountain towns; & more.

‘Rad’ with Eddie Fiola, Jen Zeuner, & Simon Stewart (Ep.21)

September 3, 2024 by Simon Stewart

There’s no denying that the film Rad is a cult classic, and we sat down with one of the stunt riders, BMX freestyle legend Eddie Fiola, as well as BMX Hall of Famer Jen Zeuner, to get the backstory on how Eddie got involved, how he got knocked out, the terrifying Helltrack drop-in, wearing Lori Loughlin’s pants, plus a whole lot more.

Zack Henderson reviews the Shimano GRX RX825 drivetrain

Shimano GRX Di2 2 x 12-Speed Drivetrain

June 20, 2025September 2, 2024 by Zack Henderson

Shimano’s GRX RX825 group brings Di2 technology to a 2 x 12 Gravel layout. After logging plenty of miles on the new setup, we think RX825 will have a lot of appeal to a broad set of riders. Our Full Review has all of the details.

2024-2025 Northland AM178

December 31, 2024August 31, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Northland AM178.

Venture Snowboards — and New Venture Skis — w/ Klem Branner (Ep.311)

August 30, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Venture Snowboards just announced that they will also be making Venture skis. So Jonathan talked with Klem Branner about why skis & why skis now; what’s harder or easier about making skis vs snowboards; and what, exactly, is this new ski of theirs, the Sultan?

Win MTB Shoes From Ride Concepts

August 30, 2024 by Dylan Wood

The TWO winners of our Gear Giveaway this week will each get the new Tallac Mid BOA® MTB Shoe from Ride Concepts!

Pivot Shuttle SL

September 6, 2024August 30, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Pivot Shuttle SL was one of the first light-assist eMTBs. But even after many other brands have added their takes on this hotly contested category, the Shuttle SL remains an excellent option for many reasons.

Deep Dive: Pivot Shuttle SL

August 30, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We compare the Pivot Shuttle SL to the Trek Fuel EXe, Norco Fluid VLT 130, Santa Cruz Heckler SL, Canyon Neuron:ONfly, and Cannondale Moterra SL.

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Reviewer Reports: Battle of Unconventional Air Shocks, High-Pivot Trail Bikes, & More (Ep.237)

August 29, 2024 by David Golay

We check in on a selection of the gear we’ve been testing of late, from the Forbidden Druid V2 to the Trek Slash+, plus a bunch more bikes, some air shocks from smaller brands — and a discussion of bike geometry that might surprise you.

Blister reviews the Black Crows Anima Birdie.

2024-2025 Black Crows Anima Birdie

January 28, 2025August 29, 2024 by Kara Williard

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Black Crows Anima Birdie.

Kara Williard reviews the North St. Bags Handlebar Pack for BLISTER.

Stuff We Like: August 2024

August 29, 2024 by Kara Williard

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.

Chef Mark Connell on Skiing & High-End Cuisine, Part 1 (Ep.48)

August 28, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Mark Connell, the executive chef at PARC Aspen, about his life in skiing and high-end dining; how Jonathan & Mark first met; celebrity chefs, frozen pizza, white wine, & more.

EXT Storia V4

September 1, 2024August 28, 2024 by David Golay

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 Manitou Mara Pro PB

Flash Review — Manitou Mara Pro PB

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 by Zack Henderson

We've started spending time on the recently updated Manitou Mara Pro PB — and our initial impressions are promising. Learn more in our Flash Review.

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2024-2025 K2 Mindbender 96C

December 31, 2024August 26, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the K2 Mindbender 96C.

David Golay reviews the Forbidden Druid V2 for Blister

Flash Review — Forbidden Druid V2

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 by David Golay

High-pivot Trail bikes are a lot more common than they were back when Forbidden launched the original Druid — so how does the Druid V2 stack up in that ever-growing class? Check out our early impressions.

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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)

August 23, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Since we’re releasing soon the 10th edition of our Really Big Book, Jonathan talks with Luke and Kara about what’s in this latest one, how it’s evolved, and of course, we talk about that super sexy cover photo….

2024-2025 J Skis Escalator

March 2, 2025August 23, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the J Skis Escalator.

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