Blister reviews the Salsa Spearfish

Flash Review: Salsa Spearfish

Salsa has jumped right into the modern XC bike mix with the new Spearfish. Check out our Flash Review to see how we’re getting along with it after a few rides.

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Salsa Spearfish

XC bikes have seen a renaissance in the past few years, melding more confident Trail-inspired geometry with super-efficient pedaling performance. Salsa has made their entry into this brave new world of XC bikes with the Spearfish, and it looks rather promising. Our First Look digs into what they’ve cooked up.
Blister reviews the Salomon QST 106

Flash Review: 25/26 Salomon QST 106

We’re rounding out our Flash Reviews of the updated Salomon QST series with the longest-standing model, the QST 106 — check out our initial thoughts on how it compares to the prior-gen version and other QST models.

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David Golay reviews the TRP Evo Pro brakes for Blister

TRP Evo Pro Brakes

TRP’s Evo Pro brakes take over from the popular DH-R Evo as their flagship gravity offering, and TRP says the new stoppers offer better ergonomics, more power, and greater adjustability. We’ve spent the last seven months putting those claims to the test. See how the Evo Pro brakes stack up.
Zack Henderson reviews the Ibis Oso 1.1

Ibis Oso 1.1

The Ibis Oso 1.1 got a few construction tweaks and a smaller price tag, but it’s still a very unique-looking offering on the eMTB market. It comes with a unique ride, too, but one that should appeal quite a bit to the right buyer. Read on to find out who the Oso might be for.
David Golay reviews the Shimano XTR M9220 Brakes for Blister

Shimano XTR M9200 & M9220 Brakes

Alongside their new XTR Di2 drivetrain, Shimano also updated their longstanding and very popular XTR brakes, and we’ve been testing the Trail / Enduro version for the past few months. Here’s the design rundown on both of the new XTR stoppers, and our take on how the four-piston option has performed.

Yeti MTe

Yeti just launched their second-ever eMTB, the MTe, a light-assist offering featuring TQ’s new HPR60 drive system. With design cues from Yeti’s 160E and their unpowered mountain bikes, Yeti has packed some familiar things into the MTe, as well as some new features. Check out our First Look for the whole story, and our Flash Review for our initial on-trail impressions.

Flash Review: Yeti MTe

We’ve been spending time on Yeti’s brand-new MTe, a mid-travel, light-assist eMTB that includes TQ’s new HPR60 drive system. Check out our initial impressions.

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Luke Koppa reviews the Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA for Blister

Flash Review: 25/26 Atomic Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA

Several of our reviewers have become big fans of Atomic’s low-volume Hawx boots, but what about the roomier ‘Prime’ version? Here are Luke Koppa’s initial thoughts on the freeride-touring Hawx Prime XTD 130 BOA.

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Zack Henderson reviews the Magura Gustav Pro brakes

Flash Review: Magura Gustav Pro

Magura’s Gustav Pro brakes promise consistency and heat management, so do they deliver? Our Flash Review has initial impressions from the first couple of rides with Magura’s latest stoppers.

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