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David Golay reviews the Madrone Jab derailleur for Blister

Flash Review: Madrone Jab Derailleur

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The Madrone Jab derailleur sounds very promising on paper (and looks great), but how does it perform compared to the big-name options on the market? Here are our initial thoughts.

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David Golay reviews the Madrone Jab derailleur for Blister

Madrone Jab Derailleur

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Madrone got its start offering replacement parts for SRAM derailleurs, and now they’ve made a full standalone derailleur of their own, with a design that’s focused on being fully rebuildable and adaptable to a wide array of drivetrain options. Check out the new Jab, and our early impressions of how it performs.
Simon Stewart reviews the Cannondale Moterra

Flash Review: Cannondale Moterra

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We’ve been piling up the miles on Cannondale’s new Moterra. Check out our first impressions of Cannondale’s more mainstream take on the full-power eMTB category.

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Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide: XC / Trail Bikes

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The line between true XC Race bikes and some more efficient, sharp-handling Trail bikes has gotten blurry in recent years, as XC race courses have become more technical, and even dedicated Race bikes have gotten beefed up to match. This modern crop of XC Race bikes can be viable everyday rides for folks looking for ... Read more
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Stuff We Like: September 2025

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In this edition of ‘Stuff We Like,’ our reviewers discuss all the latest gear they’ve been testing, from fly fishing packs to GPS watches, sleeping pads, hiking boots, ultralight carbon handlebars, and more.

Blister Members’ Clubhouse V2

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The Blister Member Clubhouse is where you can access all of the benefits of your Blister Membership, including discounts, getting personalized gear recommendations, and more.

Flash Review: 2026 Norco Revolver 120

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Norco’s Revolver 120, featuring the lightest full-suspension frame the Canadian company has ever produced, is shaping up to be an option deserving — but not conforming to — the “World Cup XC Bike” moniker. Check out our initial impressions.

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20 Years of Flylow w/ Dan Abrams, Flylow President & Co-Founder (Ep.376)

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Flylow turns 20 this year, so we talk with Flylow co-founder, Dan Abrams, about the big victories, scary setbacks, and endless challenges he’s seen. Then, have you ever wondered why some jackets cost $700 and others only $200? They walk through the Flylow lineup as an exercise to lay out exactly what you get and what you don’t at all these different price points.

2025-2026 Atomic Bent 110 GFD

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Atomic, Chris Benchetler, and the Grateful Dead have once again teamed up to release a limited-edition ski — here are the details on the Bent 110 GFD.

2025-2026 Blister Digital Winter Buyer’s Guide

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350+ skis, 70+ boots, and 280+ pages of honest, accurate product reviews and comparisons. Check it all out here.
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