Ibis set out to make a modern Enduro race bike and came up with the HD6 — the longest travel bike they’ve ever made. We’ve been spending a lot of time on the HD6, and it has proven to be an interesting take on the genre. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to see what we mean. The post Ibis HD6 appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

Karl Fostvedt and K2 have been working on a ski that suits Karl’s uniquely playful but hard-charging style, and the new Reckoner KF is the result. It’s an uncommon take on a modern all-mountain-freestyle ski, but for certain skiers, it’ll be a ton of fun. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons to learn more. The post 2024-2025 K2 Reckoner KF appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

So who was really behind the creation of BLISTER, and did the whole thing get started because of a misunderstanding over a couple of beers? Today, we dive into the origins story of Blister, with the two people most responsible for it. The post A Brief-ish History of Blister with Jonathan Ellsworth and Michael Clarke (Ep.306) appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

We've got more dispatches from the 2024 Sea Otter Classic. The post 2024 Sea Otter Classic Recap, Part 2 appeared first on BLISTER ..read more

Yeti has re-entered the World Cup XC race arena with their new ASR, and our initial impressions on this lightweight full-suspension bike are quite positive. 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 member, please log in. (If you're already logged in and a member in good standing and seeing this message in error, please refresh this page in your browser ..read more

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

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