David Golay reviews the Schwalbe Albert Radial tires for Blister

Schwalbe Albert Radial

Schwalbe claims to have made a real leap forward in MTB tire construction with their new radial casings — but how does it actually pan out on the trail? And what about the new Albert tread pattern? We’ve spent a lot of time on the radial-casing Albert in a huge range of conditions and are ready to weigh in.

Cannondale Moterra

Cannondale just launched the latest version of their Moterra eMTB in alloy frame options, featuring Bosch’s Performance Line CX drive system, a range of build kits that accommodate a variety of budgets, and more. Check out our First Look for all the info.
David Golay reviews the HEL Advocate Brakes for BLISTER

HEL Advocate Brakes

HEL Performance has a long history in motorsport, but they’re new to the MTB world. So, how have they gone about designing their first MTB brake — the gravity-oriented Advocate — and what are our initial thoughts on its performance? Check it all out here.
Simon Stewart reviews the Santa Cruz Bullit

Santa Cruz Bullit 4

Did the Santa Cruz Bullit dethrone its stablemate, the Santa Cruz Vala, as Simon’s favorite eMTB so far this year? Check out our Full Review to find out, and why we think full-power eMTBs with a small battery and a range extender offer the most versatility for a lot of folks.

Specialized Stumpjumper 15

The Specialized Stumpjumper might be the most recognizable mountain bike of all time, and it’s long been known for being especially versatile and adaptable. However, what that actually means has changed a lot over the decades, and Specialized made some interesting changes to the latest Stumpjumper 15. So, is it still worthy of its popularity? Check out our Full Review for our take.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the High Above Supernatural for Blister

High Above Supernatural Vest Pack

High Above is primarily known for their US-made hip packs, so does their first vest pack, the Supernatural, hit the mark for folks who want more carry capacity? Our Full Review has our thoughts after a few months of heavy use.
David Golay and Zack Henderson review the Outlier Void and Pendulum pedals for Blister

Outlier Void and Pendulum Pedals

Outlier’s Void and Pendulum pedals don’t look like anything else out there, so is their performance similarly quirky, just plain good, or somewhere in between? We’ve had multiple reviewers spend a lot of time on both versions and are ready to weigh in.

Propain Sresh SL

Propain has been teasing their new Sresh SL for the last few weeks; today, this new mid-travel, TQ HPR60-equipped eMTB from the German brand has officially been unveiled. Check out our First Look for all the details.
David Golay reviews the Fox Podium for Blister

Fox Podium Inverted Fork

In a big change for the brand, Fox has been developing an inverted fork, and there’s been plenty of speculation about what the production model would actually entail. Get all the answers here, and check out our early on-trail impressions of the new upside-down Fox Podium.
David Golay reviews the Formula Selva V for Blister

Formula Selva V

Formula has a new version of their Selva All-Mountain / Enduro fork, and while it’s got some things in common with the prior-generation version, the new Selva V gets a new chassis, a new spring, and some other interesting features that set it apart — both from the prior-generation Selva, and the rest of the long-travel single crown market.
Simon Stewart reviews the Esker Woodsy

Esker Woodsy

Esker's new all-metal All Mountain bike can be had in either aluminum or titanium and features 145 mm of DW-developed Orion Dynamics suspension. Check out what they’ve come up with, and our early impressions of the aluminum Woodsy.
David Golay reviews the Shimano XT M8220 Brakes for Blister

Shimano XT M8200 & M8220 Brakes

Shimano’s XT brakes have gotten an overhaul to go with the new wireless XT Di2 drivetrain. Here’s what’s new, what isn’t, and the full rundown on the XT brake options.