Kona Bikes has closed up shop. The post RIP, Kona appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

We compare the Moment Commander 92 to the Moment Commander 102, Blizzard Anomaly 94, 4FRNT MSP 91, Blizzard Anomaly 88, Nordica Enforcer 94, Folsom Spar 88, Wagner Summit 91, Salomon Stance 90, Renoun Endurance 88, K2 Mindbender 89Ti, Peak 88 by Bode, Armada Declivity 92 Ti, J Skis Fastforward, Folsom Cash 93, Stockli Stormrider 95, Black Crows Serpo, Head Kore 93, Parlor Cardinal 90, & Volkl M6 Mantra. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gea ..read more

Simon Stewart is on site at the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. Check out some of the stuff that caught his eye on day one. The post 2024 Sea Otter Classic Recap, Part 1 appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

The winner of our Gear Giveaway this week will get the Mattoc 29 Pro mountain bike suspension fork from Manitou! The post Win a MTB Fork from Manitou appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

It’s been an insanely busy last few weeks for new bike launches, and we’ve been riding a whole lot of them. We sat down to chat about our early impressions of a *lot* of new bikes, from the Specialized Epic Evo to the Yeti SB165, and a whole bunch in between. The post Reviewer Reports: So Many New Bikes (Ep.218) appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

TIME is refreshing its popular clipless pedal range to include new sizes and axle materials, with options to suit all disciplines from Downhill to Cross Country. Join us as we dig into the details of the new lineup. The post TIME’s Refreshed Pedal Lineup appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

For 24/25, Atomic widened their women’s all-mountain lineup with the addition of the Maven 103 CTI, and the new ski achieves the rare feat of standing out both on piste and in powder — but that’s not the whole story. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive Comparisons for the full rundown on the Maven 103 CTI. The post 2024-2025 Atomic Maven 103 CTI appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

We compare the Atomic Maven 103 CTI to the Fischer Ranger 102, Nordica Santa Ana 102, K2 Mindbender 99Ti W, Volkl Secret 102, Blizzard Sheeva 10, DPS Kaizen 105, Line Blade Optic 104, K2 Mindbender 106C W, Folsom Cash 106, Faction Dancer 3X, Salomon QST Stella 106, Nordica Unleashed 108, & Majesty Vadera Ti. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to those who purchase one of our paid subscriptions To get our comprehensive Deep Dives and our initial, unfiltered reports on new gear, become a member and receive many other services, deals, and discounts. If you’re already a mem ..read more

Industry Nine’s Hydra hubs have been ubiquitous in high-end wheels for years, but now they’ve got a new, lighter, faster-rolling option for XC and Trail use — and they’re offered both as standalone hubs and in a range of new wheelsets. Meet the SOLiX M lineup. The post Industry Nine SOLiX M Hubs and Wheels appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

Mark your calendars for February 23–27, 2025! We’re extremely excited to once again host our annual Blister Summit next winter in Mount Crested Butte — here are the details. The post Blister Summit 2025: What, When, & How to Join appeared first on BLISTER ..read more