Eric Freson and Dylan Wood review the Intense Tracer 279 for Blister

2022 Intense Tracer 279

The Intense Tracer 279 is a capable and intuitive Enduro bike best suited for going fast and pushing your limits downhill, but its mixed-wheel configuration also helps make it stand out in a few key ways. Check out our full review to see how it compares to the latest batch of Enduro bikes on the market.
On GEAR:30, we give an update on the topics we’ll be discussing at our upcoming Blister Summit, and tell you who the athletes, founders, product designers, and snow safety experts are that we’ll be discussing these things with. Then, we’re reposting a fantastic conversation on product design and innovation — it’s a must-listen for anyone interested in either of those things.

Blister Summit Panel Session Topics & Speakers + Product Design & Innovation (Ep.185)

We give an update on the topics we’ll be discussing at our upcoming Blister Summit, and tell you who the athletes, founders, product designers, and snow safety experts are that we’ll be discussing these things with. Then, we’re reposting a fantastic conversation on product design and innovation — it’s a must-listen for anyone interested in either of those things.
Blister reviews the Canfield Lithium

Flash Review — Canfield Lithium

We've been riding Canfield's new longer-travel 29er — check out our thoughts on the bike so far.

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David Golay Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Nobl TR37 wheels

Nobl TR37 Wheels

Carbon wheels have become fairly commonplace but Nobl’s TR37s are quite different from most of the market, with front- and rear-specific rims and an unusual “Sine Wave'' rim profile. That's well and good, but how do they compare to the competition on the trail? Check out our full review to find out.
David Golay Blister Mountain Bike Review on the Chromag Minor Threat

Chromag Minor Threat

Chromag has long been known for making aggressive hardtails, but they’ve just released their first full-suspension model — and it’s a kids' bike. The Minor Threat (which is the best new product name we’ve seen in a while) is an interesting new direction for the brand and looks like a very promising option for the younger rippers out there. Check out our First Look for all the info.