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Ibis Ripley AF and Ripmo AF

July 22, 2025 by Dylan Wood

Ibis just introduced new aluminum versions of their Ripley and Ripmo, with the same modern, size-specific geometry as their carbon fiber counterparts, in-frame storage, and competitively priced build kits. Check out all the details here.

Propain Sresh SL

June 26, 2025 by Dylan Wood

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 riding the Fox 36 (photo: Ian Stowe)

Trail / Enduro MTB Fork Comparisons

January 23, 2023October 26, 2022 by David Golay

There are more options for Enduro forks on the market than ever before, and we’ve updated our roundup with nine of the top contenders from Fox, RockShox, Manitou, Öhlins, and Marzocchi — including RockShox's new 2023 Lyrik and ZEB. So how do all these forks stack up, and who should be opting for the extra-burly Fox 38, RockShox ZEB, or Öhlins RXF38?

David Golay reviews the new 2023 RockShox fork and shock lineup for Blister

RockShox’s New 2023 Forks & Shocks

May 26, 2022 by David Golay

RockShox is completely overhauling its suspension lineup for 2023, including all-new versions of the Pike, Lyrik, and ZEB forks, and Deluxe and Super Deluxe shocks. Check out our First Look for the rundown.

Noah Bodman reviews the Rockshox Lyrik RC2 for Blister

2019 Rockshox Lyrik RC2 Fork

September 28, 2018September 26, 2018 by Noah Bodman

Updated forks and shocks are often cases of evolution rather than revolution. But the new Rockshox Lyrik RC2 provides very discernible improvements over prior iterations, and you don’t need to be a world-cup-level racer to appreciate them.

Noah Bodman reviews the Rockshox Pike RCT3 for Blister Gear Review

2018 Rockshox Pike RCT3

August 20, 2017August 20, 2017 by Noah Bodman

We put the new 2018 Pike RCT3 up against the 2017 fork, and weigh in on what’s different, what’s better, and what isn’t.

Specialized Enduro Expert, Blister Gear Review.

2013 Specialized Enduro Expert

July 12, 2013July 10, 2013 by Noah Bodman

The Specialized Enduro Expert excels in downhill chunder and holding its line at speed. And its old school horst linkage can still compete with today's new-fangled suspension designs.

2011 X-Fusion Vengeance RC 160mm fork

November 22, 2021July 14, 2011 by Marshal Olson

According to Marshal Olson, "this is the best trail bike fork currently on the market, in all aspects of its construction." Well, then.