REEB Steezl
REEB has been taking an unconventional approach to bike design and fabrication for a while now, and their latest model, the Steezl, is no exception. We’ve started spending time on REEB’s take on a bike...
View Article2023 GT Sensor & Sensor ST
The GT Sensor ST is their latest take on a short-travel bike that’s meant to be efficient and sprightly on the way up, while still being a lot of fun on the way back down. And having spent much of this...
View ArticleSpecialized Turbo Levo
Having logged more than 600 miles on the Specialized Turbo Levo (and burned through a couple of sets of brake pads and tires in the process) we’re well acquainted with the bike and ready to chime in —...
View ArticleSCOR 2030
SCOR’s founding ethos of making playful, “fun” mountain bikes carries over to their latest and shortest-travel model, the 2030. And while it does look like a scaled-down 4060 in a lot of respects,...
View Article2024 Trek Slash
The Trek Slash was starting to look a bit conservative by modern Enduro bike standards, but the new sixth-generation bike changes that in a big way with radically overhauled geometry, a high-pivot...
View ArticleSanta Cruz Heckler SL
The class of lightweight, lower-powered eMTBs is growing rapidly, and Santa Cruz has thrown their hat into the ring with the new Heckler SL. Check out how they’ve gone about it, plus our initial ride...
View Article2023 Orbea Wild
The Orbea Wild has already collected its share of e-Enduro podiums, but does it perform well outside of the tape, too, or is it a one-dimensional speed demon? After a few months on it, we’re ready to...
View ArticleChromag Darco
Chromag has been doing things their own way for decades, and their first adult full-suspension bike, the Darco, isn’t like much else out there. And while it won’t be for everyone, it’s a bike that the...
View ArticleCanyon Torque:ON CF
The Torque:ON is Canyon’s burliest eMTB, with lots of suspension travel and a massive battery to match. After several months aboard this 54+ pound giant, it has proven to be an interesting take on the...
View ArticleLiv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro
The Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro 0 is a women-specific Enduro bike that's proven to be an adaptable partner for a huge range of trails over the last several months. It's also the most expensive...
View ArticleNukeproof Megawatt Carbon
SRAM launched their new Eagle Powertrain last week, and the first bike to feature it is here. Meet the Nukeproof Megawatt Carbon. The post Nukeproof Megawatt Carbon appeared first on BLISTER.
View ArticleVitus Escarpe
Vitus is making a return to the US mountain bike market, and their Escarpe looks like an especially good value for an all-rounder Trail bike. But is there a catch? The post Vitus Escarpe appeared first...
View Article2024 Orbea Occam SL and Occam LT
Orbea is giving their Occam line of Trail bikes a big overhaul, and while the new Occam SL and Occam LT may look a lot like the bikes they’re replacing, they’ve changed substantially once you dig a...
View ArticleTransition Repeater Powertrain
The SRAM Eagle Powertrain bikes are rolling out, and Transition’s offering, the Repeater Powertrain, isn’t just a Repeater with a motor swap. Check out our First Look for all the info. The post...
View Article2024 Orbea Rallon
Not content with updating their Occam line of Trail bikes last week, Orbea has given their Rallon Enduro bike a refresh, too — and how they’ve gone about it might come as a surprise. The post 2024...
View ArticlePropain Ekano 2 CF
Propain launched the Ekano 2 AL just a few months ago as a “freeride eMTB,” but the new Ekano 2 CF is substantially different from its aluminum sibling — starting but not ending with the SRAM Eagle...
View Article2023 Knolly Endorphin
The Knolly Endorphin is back after a hiatus — and Knolly says it’s a harbinger of new things to come across their entire lineup. The post 2023 Knolly Endorphin appeared first on BLISTER.
View ArticleCommencal Supreme DH V5
The Commencal Supreme V5 has been one of the most successful World Cup DH race bikes over the last two seasons, and it’s a great option for folks who want a go-fast DH bike — even if you don’t plan on...
View ArticleCotic Jeht Gen2
The new Cotic Jeht may not look very different from the original, but Cotic’s engineers have by no means been taking it easy — there are lots of subtle tweaks that add up to a compelling-looking end...
View Article2024 Transition TransAM
Earlier this year, Transition brought back their Smuggler after a lengthy hiatus. Now, they’re reaching even deeper into the vault to bring back the TransAM, their do-everything aggressive hardtail...
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