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‘Wade in the Water’ with David Mesfin & Jonathan Ellsworth (Ep.15)

June 18, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our guest is David Mesfin, the writer, director, and producer of ‘Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture’ that chronicles the 1000-year-old tradition of Black surfing and highlights some of the black surfers and surfing organizations that are forging the next chapters of this tradition.

Zack Henderson reviews the Specialized Chisel for Blister

2024 Specialized Chisel

June 18, 2024 by David Golay

Hot on the heels of the recently released Epic and Epic EVO, Specialized is announcing the new Chisel. The Chisel keeps similar kinematics and geometry to the Epic, but gets an impressively light aluminum frame to bring down cost. Let’s look at what Specialized has welded up.

2024-2025 Peak 110 by Bode

March 2, 2025June 18, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, and flex pattern numbers for the Peak 110 by Bode.

Simon Stewart reviews the Scott Solace Gravel eRide for Blister

Flash Review — Scott Solace Gravel eRide

June 17, 2024 by Simon Stewart

We've been riding the Scott Solace Gravel eRide on two different continents. Check out our impressions so far.

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Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 by Simon Stewart

The Scott Solace Gravel eRIDE puts the excellent TQ HPR50 drive system in a Gravel / All Road package. Throw in a few geometry tweaks, generous tire clearance, and options for Road and Gravel builds, and the Solace starts to look very interesting.

On our latest Blister Podcast, we talk with professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her (which airs tomorrow on HBO and Max Here to Climb

Here to Climb: Sasha DiGiulian on Fitting In, Standing Out, & Her New Documentary (Ep.312)

June 17, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to professional climber Sasha DiGiulian about her unconventional journey, major setbacks, and remarkable achievements in and beyond the climbing world. We also go behind the scenes of the new documentary about her life, Here to Climb.

Flash Review — COROS Dura Cycling Computer

June 17, 2024 by Zack Henderson

We've been logging some hours on the new COROS Dura cycling computer. Check out our initial impressions.

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Win MTB Gear From Giro

June 14, 2024 by Dylan Wood

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get a helmet, a pair of goggles, and a pair of gloves from Giro!

Since Jonathan missed our GEAR:30 ‘travel gear’ conversation a few weeks ago, he wanted to weigh in. So on this week’s episode, he and Kristin Sinnott open by discussing their recent trips; they discuss the question of ‘why we travel?’; and then, they dive into some of their favorite travel gear.

Travel Gear + Bringing Back the Snake Bite Black (Ep.301)

June 16, 2024June 14, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan and Kristin discuss their recent trips; the question of ‘why we travel?’; bringing back the endangered Snake Bite Black; and they dive into some of their favorite travel gear.

Kavenz VHP 16 V7

August 23, 2024June 13, 2024 by Zack Henderson

The Kavenz VHP 16 is now in its 7th iteration, and it still stands out as a unique combination of often disparate handling traits. Check out our Full Review and Deep Dive for our impressions after a few months of saddle time.

Zack Henderson reviews the Kavenz VHP 16 V7 for Blister

Deep Dive: Kavenz VHP 16 V7

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by Zack Henderson

We compare the Kavenz VHP 16 V7 to the Yeti SB165, Orbea Rallon, Ibis HD6, Deviate Highlander II, Raaw Madonna V3, Banshee Titan, and Specialized Enduro.

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Dan Bacon of Wheelbased on the (Potential) Future of MTB Tech (Ep.226)

September 9, 2024June 13, 2024 by David Golay

A lot of wild patent applications have been filed in the bike world of late, so we brought Dan Bacon from Wheelbased back on Bikes & Big Ideas to talk about a bunch of them, from Bilstein’s wild fork damper to Shimano’s electronic brakes, a carbon fiber cooler from Yeti (the BIKE company), and many more.

David Golay reviews the 2025 RockShox suspension lineup for Blister

RockShox’s New 2025 Forks & Shocks

June 13, 2024June 13, 2024 by David Golay

RockShox is giving their suspension lineup another big overhaul, with updated dampers, revised air springs, a new Vivid Coil shock and a bunch more. Check out what they’ve come up with.

Kara Williard reviews the Volkl Secret 96 for Blister

2024-2025 Volkl Secret 96

November 25, 2024June 12, 2024 by Kara Williard

Here are our measured specs, rocker profile pictures, flex pattern numbers, and some more info about the updated Secret 96.

Flash Review: 24/25 Volkl Secret 96

January 18, 2025June 12, 2024 by Kara Williard

The Secret 96 (and its brother ski, the Mantra) has been a reference ski for years, and Volkl tweaked both of them for the 24/25 season. Check out our Flash Review for more info and our initial thoughts on how the new ski compares.

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Jonathan Ellsworth was recently at JING Tea HQ in London for another CRAFTED conversation with JING founder, Ed Eisler. After a proper tea tasting, they discuss all things tea (and skis); agriculture as art; and the qualities of a great tea.

JING Tea founder, Ed Eisler, on Tea, Trust, & the Art of Loving Anything (Ep.42)

September 6, 2024June 12, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Jonathan Ellsworth and Ed Eisler discuss all things tea (and skis); agriculture as art; and the qualities of a great tea.

‘Bicycle Thieves’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made, so we thought it would be a fitting way to introduce our first bike film on Blister Cinematic. Jonathan is joined by BLISTER senior bike editor, Simon Stewart, to talk about the film, why it still matters, and why they believe that everyone who loves bikes ought to see it.

‘Bicycle Thieves’ with Jonathan Ellsworth & Simon Stewart (Ep.14)

June 11, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

‘Bicycle Thieves’ is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made. Today, we discuss why it still matters, and why we believe that everyone who loves bikes ought to see it.

Noah Bodman reviews the Pivot Switchblade for Blister

2024 Pivot Switchblade

June 11, 2024 by Noah Bodman

The Pivot Switchblade got overhauled for 2024, so is the new one still a super-versatile do-it-all Trail bike or something else entirely? Check out our Full Review for our take.

2024-2025 RMU Apostle 114

June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Here are our measured specs, flex pattern numbers, and rocker profile pictures for the new RMU Apostle 114 Wood.

Flash Review: 24/25 RMU Apostle 114

January 18, 2025June 10, 2024 by Luke Koppa

The Apostle 114 is RMU’s new “directional big-mountain ski” that replaces the previous North Shore 114 — here are our initial impressions and thoughts on how the new ski compares.

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