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Nicolai / Geometron G1

The original Geometron bike blew minds when it first appeared in 2015, with wildly radical geometry that *still* stands out today. So how do you follow up an act like that? The G1 is their answer —...

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2021 Forbidden Dreadnought

“A DH bike in all but the small print” is a bold claim for a 154mm-travel bike, but the Forbidden Dreadnought just might live up to it — in more ways than you might think. Check out our full review for...

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2021 Ibis Ripley AF

We've spent the past few months riding the least-expensive version of Ibis's least-expensive bike, the Ripley AF. All of our reviewers came away impressed, and you can check out our video and written...

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2022 Trek Session

The latest Trek Session is a much more race-focused DH bike than the previous iteration, but in the right terrain and with the right approach from the rider, it is an excellent one. Check out our full...

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2022 Devinci Spartan HP

What’s that? It’s, it’s … another high-pivot Enduro bike! This one’s the all-new Devinci Spartan — check out our First Look for all the details. The post 2022 Devinci Spartan HP appeared first on...

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2022 Orbea Occam & Occam LT

Orbea just updated their Rallon Enduro bike, and now their Occam Trail bike also gets a refresh — plus a split into a “standard” and “LT” version with extra suspension travel. Check out all the details...

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2021 Knolly Tyaughton

We’ve talked a lot about how much fun aggressive hardtails can be, and now Knolly has launched their take on the genre — the Tyaughton — which is available in both titanium and steel. Check out our...

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2022 Transition Scout and Sentinel Alloy

Transition has long offered both aluminum and carbon frame options on most of their bikes, but the aluminum option was missing from both the Scout and Sentinel — until now. The more affordable versions...

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2021 Guerrilla Gravity Pedalhead

Guerrilla Gravity’s Pedalhead hardtail just got a major update, and we've been spending a whole bunch of time on it. Check out our full review for our thoughts on the bike that GG says is "built for...

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2022 Rocky Mountain Element

It seems like every new bike is longer, lower, and slacker these days, but few undergo such a radical change as the new Rocky Mountain Element — and the results have us pretty excited. Check out our...

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2022 Commencal Meta SX

Commencal’s Meta line has grown a mullet — check out our First Look for more info on the brand-new, mixed-wheel Meta SX. The post 2022 Commencal Meta SX appeared first on BLISTER.

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2022 Trek Top Fuel

The Top Fuel has been in Trek’s lineup for nearly 20 years now, but they’ve just overhauled it and the 2022 model is a very different beast. Check out our First Look for all the details. The post 2022...

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2021 Commencal Meta TR 29

Two of our reviewers spent several months on Commencal's downhill-oriented Trail bike, the Meta TR 29. Check out our video & written full reviews for their thoughts on who it suits and how it...

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Canfield Lithium

The Canfield Lithium is a highly capable Enduro bike that’s also much more versatile than its travel numbers might suggest. Check out our full review for everything that makes the Lithium stand out....

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2021 Cannondale Scalpel HT

The Cannondale Scalpel has been a full-suspension XC race bike for almost 20 years, but now there’s a hardtail version — and its geometry is pretty wild. Check out this new, ultra-progressive take on...

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We Are One Arrival

We Are One Arrival Wheel Size: 29’’ Travel: 150 mm rear / 160 mm front Material: Carbon fiber Price: SP2 Build: $9,999.69 CAD / $8,999 USD SP1 Build: $12,969.69 CAD / … The post We Are One Arrival...

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2022 Canyon Torque

2022 Canyon Torque Wheel Size: 27.5’’, 29’’, and mullet versions available’ Travel: 170–175 mm rear / 170–180 mm front (see below) Material: Aluminum and carbon fi … The post 2022 Canyon Torque...

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Canfield Jedi 29

Canfield Jedi 29 Wheel Size: 29’’ Travel: 203mm rear / 200 mm front (see below) Material: Aluminum Price: Frame only: $2,600 ($2,300 on pre-order) Complete bike: $6,5 … The post Canfield Jedi 29...

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SCOR 4060

SCOR 4060 Wheel Size: 29’’ Travel: 4060 ST: 140 mm rear / 150 mm front 4060 LT: 160 mm rear / 170 mm front Material: Carbon fiber Stated Weight: Carbon frame: 6.3 … The post SCOR 4060 appeared first...

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2022 Norco Range

2022 Norco Range Test Location: Washington Test Duration: 2 Months Size Tested: Large Geometry: See below Wheel Size: 29’’ Frame: Carbon fiber Travel: 170 mm rear … The post 2022 Norco Range appeared...

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