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Fifteen years after acquiring 5.10, adidas is giving the venerable Freerider shoe lineup a major overhaul — including a branding update, a new clipless version, & more. Here’s the rundown. The post adidas Freerider MTB Shoe Lineup appeared first on BLISTER .
“Minion” might be the biggest name in mountain bike tread patterns, and we went deep with Maxxis on the design and development of the new Minion DHX. The post Maxxis on the Minion DHX & New DH Casing (Ep.346) appeared first on BLISTER .
If Kilian Jornet is as good at designing shoes as he is at running, then the shoes from his brand, NNormal, are certainly worth paying attention to. But what is each of NNormal’s shoes designed for, and which one might be the best match for you? Check out our brand guide to find out. The post Blister Brand Guide: NNorm
Next week in Virgin, Utah, Red Bull Rampage will celebrate its 25th anniversary. And today, we talk to Todd Barber, the creator of what is arguably the most spectacular and mind-melting athletic event in the world, about the origins and evolution of the event. The post Founder’s Story: Creating Red Bull Rampage (Ep.425
In an age of soft, high-cushion ‘super shoes,’ the Merrell Agility Peak 6 is a bit of an outlier — which is exactly why certain runners could find it very refreshing. Here’s the full story. The post Merrell Agility Peak 6 appeared first on BLISTER .
Making some of the most innovative gear for Bikepacking, Rockgeist was at the top of their game when Hurricane Helene flooded their workshop with six feet of water, but it wasn’t the end of Rockgeist; here’s their story. The post Making Innovative Bikepacking Gear & Rebuilding After Hurricane Helene with Rockgeist’s Gr
Sydney Sweeney? January 6th? Those files that were promised to be released? Luke Jacobson is back on GEAR:30 to stir the pot, light up the comment sections, offend the too-easily offended ... and talk about Moment's 26/27 lineup of skis. The post Gear Gossip, Hot Takes, & Controversy: Moment Skis’ CEO, Luke Jacobson (E
Norco’s new Team DH race bike has been one of the worst-kept secrets in mountain biking. But now it’s official, and while the overall silhouette isn’t a surprise, a lot of the finer design details definitely are. The post First Look: Norco Team DH appeared first on BLISTER .
If you ride mountain bikes and haven’t seen ‘Klunkerz’ you’re missing out on the incredible story of where your bike came from. Join Xan and Simon as they discuss this classic documentary. The post ‘Klunkerz: A Film about Mountain Bikes’ w/ Simon Stewart & Xan Marshland (Ep.72) appeared first on BLISTER .
Specialized describes the new Demo 11 as an unapologetically hard-charging DH race bike. So, how does it stack up in that increasingly-exotic class of bikes? 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, unf
EXT has been teasing something new with the tagline “EXT has designed its finest coil shock.” Here’s what they were referring to — and it’s going to be a surprise for a lot of folks. The post First Look: EXT Aria V2 appeared first on BLISTER .
Today, we talk to the owner of Templin Family Brewing, Kevin Templin, about becoming one of the most respected breweries in the USA. The post Slow Beer: Templin Family Brewing owner, Kevin Templin (Ep.129) appeared first on BLISTER .
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