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Noah Bodman

Noah Bodman reviews the Gravity Grid bar and stem for Blister Gear Review.

Gravity Grid Bar and Stem

June 21, 2015June 21, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The 35mm Gravity Grid bar and stem are some of the most reasonably priced big bars on the market, and they perform well, too.
Categories Cockpit, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Devinci Spartan for Blister Gear Review

2015 Devinci Spartan RR

June 19, 2015June 18, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Devinci Spartan is a stiff, fun bike that pops really well and rewards an active rider.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Tasha Heilweil, Tubeless Tires 101, Blister Gear Review

Tubeless Tires – Why & How To Do It

June 11, 2015 by Tom Collier
Should you go tubeless? Definitely. Is going tubeless a huge and messy hassle? It doesn't have to be. Our reviewers weigh in with advice, tips, and tricks for running tubeless tires.
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Continental Trail King Tire for Blister Gear Review

Continental Trail King Tire

June 5, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Continental Trail King is a 'non-drifty' tire that excels in mud and soft dirt.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Tires
Noah Bodman reviews the Giro Code VR70 shoe for Blister Gear Review.

Giro Code VR70

June 19, 2015May 25, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Giro Code VR70's great power transfer and wide range of fit options make it an attractive option for riders looking to lay down the power.
Categories Bike Shoes, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Giro Feature MIPS, Blister Gear Review

Giro Feature MIPS Helmet

May 18, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Great safety features at a great value: the Giro Feature MIPS helmet comes MIPS equipped - and for less than 100 dollars.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Fly Racing Warpath Short, Blister Gear Review

Fly Racing Bike Apparel

May 16, 2015 by Noah Bodman
Fly Racing's Ripa Convert Jersey and Warpath Shorts offer simple functionality at a reasonable price.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman, The Death of the Technical Trail, Blister Gear Review

The Death of the Technical Trail

May 14, 2015May 14, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
“Flow” is certainly in these days, and flow trails seem to be coming at the expense of more technical trails. But is that really true? And is this a good thing or a bad thing for the sport of mountain biking? We weigh in.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Topic of the Week
Noah Bodman reviews the Canfield Yelli Screamy for Blister Gear Review

Reviewers’ Rides – 2015

May 7, 2015 by Noah Bodman
When our reviewers aren't out testing bikes, what do their own builds look like, and why?
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviewers' Rides, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the CST Ouster tire for Blister Gear Review

CST Ouster MTB Tire

April 26, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The CST Ouster costs less than half of a lot of other tires on the market, and nothing else really comes close to its performance-to-price ratio.
Categories Recommended, Reviews, Tires
Blister Gear Review Topic of the Week - Mountain Bike Tires

Tires: General Truths, Misconceptions, & Subjective Opinions

April 23, 2015 by Tom Collier
Tire choices are a hotly contested issue, and there are quite a few generally held “truths” out there. So this week, three of our reviewers weigh in on some of the commonly held beliefs regarding rubber.
Categories Featured, Features, Recommended, Topic of the Week
Noah Bodman reviews the FSA Afterburner brakes, Blister Gear Review.

FSA Afterburner Disc Brakes

April 20, 2015 by Noah Bodman
UPDATE: the price for the FSA Afterburners is now $90 lower, and we've added to our review a note on the brakes' durability. If you're looking for fantastic lever feel and great stopping power for an XC or trail bike, read this.
Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews

Trail Bikes: Short vs Long Travel

December 27, 2021April 9, 2015 by Jonathan Ellsworth
What role does suspension travel play in defining the character of a trail bike? Are other factors more important? Three of our reviewers weigh in...
Categories Featured, GEAR 101, Mountain Biking 101, Recommended, Reviews, Topic of the Week
Noah Bodman reviews the Zoic Hoodoo Shorts, Blister Gear Review.

Zoic Hoodoo Trail Shorts

January 12, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Zoic Hoodoo are comfortable riding shorts great for lapping gravity-fed trails in the summer and cool rides in the fall.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Zoic Crux Hoody, Blister Gear Review.

Zoic Crux Hoody

January 12, 2015 by Noah Bodman
The Zoic Crux is a great outer layer for chilly rides and doubles as a casual, comfortable hoody to wear around town.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the Zoic Tradesman Flannel Riding Shirt, Blister Gear Review.

Zoic Tradesman Flannel Riding Shirt

December 29, 2014December 29, 2014 by Noah Bodman
Not your average flannel, the Zoic Tradesman is a stylish riding shirt that's great for laps in the bike park or rides in chilly weather.
Categories Bike Apparel & Armor, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman Reviews the Breezer Repack Team, Blister Gear Review.

2015 Breezer Repack Team

November 4, 2014November 4, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The Breezer Repack Team has a unique suspension design and it may be the most efficient all mountain bike we’ve tested.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the GT Sanction Pro, Blister Gear Review

2015 GT Sanction

October 21, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The GT Sanction is a purpose-built machine that likes speed and steep terrain more than most 160mm bikes on the market.
Categories Bikes & Frames, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
Noah Bodman reviews the WTB Trail Boss for Blister Gear Review

WTB Trail Boss Tire

October 30, 2014October 18, 2014 by Noah Bodman
The WTB Trail Boss is one of the best tires we’ve tested for all-around trail bike duties.
Categories Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews, Tires
Noah Bodman reviews the SRAM Guide RSC for Blister Gear Review

SRAM Guide RSC Brakes

October 16, 2014 by Noah Bodman
In 2.5 months of testing, the SRAM Guide RSC brakes have been reliable and powerful, while providing outstanding modulation.
Categories Brakes, Featured, Mountain Bike Reviews, Recommended, Reviews
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