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6 days ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Montréal, May 9, 2025 – Rocky Mountain, an iconic Canadian mountain bike brand, is entering a new chapter in its history as the company transitions to a new group of four Canadian investors, Chaos Sports Inc. Rooted in the Past, Focused on the Trail AheadThis transition is for everyone who’s helped shape Rocky Mountain’s story—from weekend warriors and curious newcomers to seasoned racers and trail builders.
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1 week ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Enve M6 Wheels Intended Use: Trail Internal Width: 32 mm (front) / 29 mm (rear) Versions Offered: Front: 29’’, Centerlock, 15 x 110 mm Boost only Rear: 27.5’’ or 29’’, Centerlock, 12 x 148 mm Boost or 12 x 157 mm Super Boost Blister’s Measured Weights: M6 29’’ Front: 748 g M6 29’ Boost Rear (MS driver): 872 g Wheelset: 1,620 g MSRP: M6 Front: $1,035 M6 Rear: $1,265 Wheelset: $2,300 Bolted To: BTR Ranger, Geometron G1 Reviewer: 6′, 160 lb / 183 cm, 72.6 kg Test Locations: Washington Test...
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1 week ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
DT Swiss — who acquired Trickstuff in 2021 — just announced that they’d be managing North American distribution for the brand, and it turns out that isn’t the only change in the works. They will also be closing Trickstuff’s headquarters in Pfaffenweiler, Germany for “economic and strategic reasons” and moving operations to existing DT Swiss facilities.
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1 week ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
The name of the Trickstuff Maxima brakes gives a good idea of what they’re about, at least on paper: big power, big bling, and a pricetag to match. We’ve started spending time on Trickstuff’s most powerful, gravity-oriented brake to see if they deliver.
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2 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
The new Fox 36 SL replaced the longstanding 34 as their shorter-travel Trail bike fork, and Fox claims it’s got a much stiffer chassis at a modest weight penalty. Let’s check how our time on the 36 SL is going so far.
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Trickstuff Piccola HD Titanium Intended Use: Trail / All-Mountain Features: Four-piston caliper Radial master cylinder assembly Adjustable reach (2mm Allen key) 3D printed titanium lever blade Kevlar hoses Bionol vegetable-oil-based fluid 850 pad shape (shared with SRAM G2 / Guide / Level four-piston) Stated Weight: 212 g (front) / 230 g (rear) MSRP: €1,100 w/ 19% VAT; North American pricing TBA Review Navigation: Specs // Intro // Design & Features // Bottom Line (For Now) Intro Trickstuff...
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
We compare the Transition Sentinel V3 to the Transition Sentinel V2, Knolly Fugitive 140, Santa Cruz Bronson 5, Forbidden Druid V2, Norco Sight, Transition Smuggler, Deviate Highlander II, Kona Process 153, and REEB Steezl.
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
Despite launching three new bikes within the last month, Revel has announced that they’re shuttering the brand. According to a letter sent to their dealers, Revel has run out of money to continue operations, and that the business is now in the control of their senior lender. If a buyer isn’t found in short order, it sounds like this will be the end of the line for Revel.
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3 weeks ago | 
blisterreview.com | David Golay
DT Swiss EXC 1200 Classic Wheels Blister’s Measured Weights: EXC 1200 Classic six-bolt 29’’ front: 791 g EXC 1200 Classic six-bolt 29’’ rear (MS driver): 1,034 g Wheelset: 1,825 g MSRP: $2,911 (complete wheelset) Bolted To: Geometron G1, Contra MC Reviewer: 6′, 160 lb / 183 cm, 72.6 kg Test Locations: Washington & British Columbia Test Duration: 6 months Review Navigation: Specs // Intro // Design & Features // On-Trail Performance // Bottom Line Intro DT Swiss has been making carbon wheels...
