Kavenz VHP 16
The Kavenz VHP 16 features an uncommon combination of traits — it’s a playful high-pivot Enduro bike, made from aluminum, in Germany — but the results are compelling. Check out our First Look and Flash...
View ArticleRossignol Mandate
Rossignol is better known for their skis than their mountain bikes, but their Mandate Trail bike is an exceptional value in terms of parts spec and looks interesting on paper. Check out our First Look...
View ArticleNicolai Nucleon 16
The first production bike with LAL Bikes' Supre Drive drivetrain is here — and it’s from Nicolai. Check out our First Look for all the info on what may be the wildest bike we’ve seen this year. The...
View Article2023 Santa Cruz Megatower
The V2 Santa Cruz Megatower is a very different bike from its predecessor, and we think it’s a whole lot better for it. But what all has Santa Cruz changed, and how does that add up on trail? Check out...
View ArticleDiamondback Release C
The Diamondback Release 5C is an unusual offering these days — a mid-travel 27.5’’ Trail bike with somewhat moderate geometry — but we think that’s exactly why it could be a great option for the right...
View Article2023 Norco Fluid FS
Norco’s affordable all-rounder Trail bike, the Fluid FS, just got a big update, and while the new bike is marketed to beginner and intermediate riders, it’s got great-looking geometry and a nice build...
View Article2023 Santa Cruz Nomad
The new sixth-generation Santa Cruz Nomad has joined the Bronson in sprouting a mullet — so how much of a change will that make compared to the full-27.5’’ prior generation (that we liked a lot)? The...
View ArticlePivot Shuttle SL
Pivot’s new Shuttle SL is a wildly light e-bike — with a claimed weight of under 37 lb — and versatile-looking Trail bike geometry that stands out from a lot of the e-bike market. The post Pivot...
View Article2022 Intense Tracer 279
The new Intense Tracer 279 got a pretty drastic makeover over the last version, including a dedicated mixed-wheel configuration. So what else is new, and how does this position the Tracer 279 in the...
View ArticleSage Flow Motion
The Sage Flow Motion is a beautifully constructed titanium Trail hardtail, but unlike the XC-oriented options of yesteryear, it’s got modern, aggressive geometry and 29’’ wheels, and the result is a...
View Article2022 Rocky Mountain Element
The Rocky Mountain Element has long been a traditional XC race bike, but the new one very much is not. It’s got a bunch more suspension travel and wildly more aggressive geometry than the bike it...
View ArticlePivot Shuttle LT
Pivot just launched the new Shuttle SL a few weeks ago, but it’s already been supplanted as the newest e-bike in their range — meet the Shuttle LT. The post Pivot Shuttle LT appeared first on BLISTER.
View Article2022 Pivot Firebird
Pivot talks a big game about the Firebird being a hardcore Enduro race bike first and foremost, and having spent several months on the bike, they’re right to — it’s a good one. The post 2022 Pivot...
View Article2023 Santa Cruz Hightower
The Santa Cruz Hightower has long been a very versatile, well-rounded Trail bike, and with the new V3 bike, Santa Cruz hasn’t messed with a good thing too much. But they’ve still found things to refine...
View Article2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy
The Santa Cruz Tallboy has long been a popular option for a short-travel Trail bike with relatively aggressive geometry, and now there’s a new one. Check out our First Look for all the details, and our...
View Article2023 Trek Fuel EX
The Fuel EX has been in Trek’s lineup for a long time, but the new one includes a major overhaul with more travel, dramatically different (and extremely adjustable) geometry, and a whole lot more. The...
View ArticleFlash Review — 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy
Santa Cruz calls the Tallboy a "downhiller's XC bike" and our early impressions are that it's a good one. The post Flash Review — 2023 Santa Cruz Tallboy appeared first on BLISTER.
View ArticleKavenz VHP 16
There are a lot of good Enduro bikes out there these days, but the Kavenz VHP 16 manages to package an unusual combination of traits in a way that still feels very coherent as a whole. Check out our...
View ArticleRossignol Mandate
Rossignol's Mandate Trail bike is an exceptional value for money in terms of parts spec, but how does it all add up on the trail? The post Rossignol Mandate appeared first on BLISTER.
View Article2022 Intense Tracer 279
The Intense Tracer 279 is a capable and intuitive Enduro bike best suited for going fast and pushing your limits downhill, but its mixed-wheel configuration also helps make it stand out in a few key...
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