2014 Giant Glory
The 2014 Giant Glory is a popular DH bike that ought to be agile yet stable. Unfortunately, the setup on our bike didn't produce that result...
Noah Bodman
2015 Intense Tracer 275C
If you like the way a virtual pivot point suspension handles, the lightweight Intense Tracer 275C leaves little to be desired.
2015 Salsa Horsethief Carbon
The Salsa Horsethief Carbon feels far more capable than most 120mm bikes, and effectively bridges the gap between shorter-travel 29ers and longer-travel AM / enduro bikes.
2014 Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally Edition
The Rocky Mountain Altitude 770 MSL Rally Edition is a versatile, adjustable All Mountain ride with a good build.
Race Face Team Chute Jacket
The Race Face Team Chute jacket will keep you dry on wet, muddy rides, it's more durable than your average rain jacket, and it won't cost you a fortune.
Suspension 201: Anatomy of a Suspension System
We covered basic definitions and frame suspension designs in our Suspension 101 articles. Now it's time to talk stanchions, lockouts, and everything in between.
Suspension 101: Concepts & Definitions
So what's the difference between XC, Trail, and AM bikes? This article cuts through the confusion, and will help you decide what type of bike makes the most sense for you.
2014 Yeti SB95
The Yeti SB95 does a great job riding the line between an all-arounder that likes going uphill, and an all-mountain bike that focuses on descending.
2014 Pivot Mach 6 Carbon
Of all the bikes we rode at Interbike, the Pivot Mach 6 Carbon was the most rewarding to ride hard, and is extremely capable in pretty much every category.
45NRTH Nicotine Tire
If you want a 29er tire that puts a premium on traction and will go around a corner as fast as you want it to, the 45NRTH Nicotine is a great option.
Industry Nine Enduro 29″ Wheelset
We tested these wheels for about a year and a half, and found them to be exceptionally durable and well designed.
Specialized Command Post BlackLite
Blister's bike editor Noah Bodman put the Specialized Command Post BlackLite to the test, and found it lacking in a few key ways.
Swiftwick Socks
These socks from Swiftwick are designed to be better for the environment, without sacrificing wicking abilities or comfort.
Interbike Roundup
A look at some of the noteworthy new products we played with during the Interbike demo days, including the DVO Emerald fork, the Thomson dropper post, and the Smith Optics Forefront helmet.
Norco Range
Our test ride showed that the Norco Range can still hold its own among next year's fleet of 27.5" wheeled bikes.
2014 Giant Trance
For $3,500, the Giant Trance is a great bike with a solid parts spec that will work well on a wide variety of trails.
2014 GT Fury
The GT Fury is a big, stable bike, and a glance at the World Cup podium is evidence that it's an extremely capable DH machine.
2014 Specialized Enduro 29
The Specialized Enduro 29 will blast through rock gardens at speed better than any other bike we rode at Interbike.
2014 Santa Cruz Bronson
The Santa Cruz Bronson is a long-ish travel bike that's just as happy going up or down.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Interbike 2013
Photos of the bizarre things we saw on the Interbike floor, from very strange suspension designs to ingenious ways to carry a six-pack.