Lal Bikes on Making the Supre Drive a Reality (Ep.179)

Flash Review — Nicolai Nucleon 16 Supre Drive

The Lal Bikes Supre Drive is one of the most intriguing developments in mountain bike drivetrains to come around in a while, and we got a first ride on the Nicolai Nucleon 16 that’s equipped with it.

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Ski Connexions

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Simon Stewart reviews the Propain Ekano 2 for Blister

Propain Ekano 2 AL

Propain’s Ekano eMTB stood out from the rest of their line, with a different suspension layout and geometry that was starting to look a bit dated. That all changes today, with the new Ekano 2 getting a major overhaul. Propain is talking a big game about the Ekano 2 being an especially nimble, “fun” bike, despite its big travel numbers and modern geometry.
Simon Stewart reviews the Propain Ekano 2 for Blister

Flash Review — Propain Ekano 2

Propain describes the Ekano 2 as a more nimble, playful sort of long-travel eMTB, but is it? Check out our initial impressions.

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Simon Stewart reviews the Pivot Shuttle AM for Blister

Flash Review — Pivot Shuttle AM

We've started spending time on Pivot's new Shuttle AM — check out our initial impressions.

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David Golay reviews the Santa Cruz Stigmata for Blister

Flash Review — 2024 Santa Cruz Stigmata

We got a first ride on the new Santa Cruz Stigmata last week — check out our initial impressions (and one of our “gravel-curious” reviewer's thoughts on this sort of riding in general).

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Dylan Wood reviews the Trek Fuel EXe Aluminum for Blister

Flash Review — Trek Fuel EXe Aluminum

We've started spending time on Trek's new aluminum Fuel EXe, testing its claims of a quieter motor and more "natural" feel on the trail — check out our initial impressions.

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