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I've been testing MTBs for over 30 years. Here are the 5 must-have features I look for on a budget mountain bike

Expert tester Guy Kesteven reviews mountain bikes of all prices and knows exactly what makes a big difference to your ride now and upgrade potential in the future. Here are his ess...

Head-To-Head Comparisons: Devinci Spartan

We compare the Devinci Spartan to the Marin Alpine Trail, RAAW Madonna, Rocky Mountain Altitude, Trek Fuel LX, Santa Cruz Nomad 7, Privateer 161, & Orbea Rallon. Blister’s...

First Look and First Rides: Yeti LT, To Sixfinity and Beyond

Yeti builds on the success of its Sixfinity suspension platform with the brand-new LT 160mm travel enduro bike.

How Multi-Stage Mountain Bike Racers Afford Their Dream Mountain Bikes

Not Your Average Mountain Bikes

Exotics and one-of-a-kinds in the Vital Bike Check section.

The Most Bang for Your Buck: All-Mountain Bikes

Top-of-the-line bikes are more expensive than ever, but you don't need to spend huge money to get a great ride. We're kicking off a new series highlighting some of our favorite val...

Need Advice - The Perfect Two-Bike Quiver?

DH, trail, XC, enduro, all-mountain, downcountry, dirt jump, freeride, slopestyle, gravel, road, triathlon, townie, track, cyclocross, cargo, fat...

Head-to-Head Comparisons: Specialized Levo R

We compare the Specialized Turbo Levo R to other lightweight Full-Power eMTBs, including the Santa Cruz Vala, Cannondale Moterra SL, and Rocky Mountain Instinct Powerplay. Plus, si...

The trails got smoother and the bikes got burlier. Something has to give.

Mountain biking's trail-building revolution and its suspension arms race are heading in opposite directions. It's time to ask why. The article The trails got smoother and the bikes...

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Best budget mountain bikes 2026: Our test team's pick of sorted MTBs at affordable prices

We showcase the best budget mountain bikes made for proper trail riding

All-New Canyon Lux Trail Bike Rides in Short-Travel 125/140mm All-Mountain Footsteps

Canyon's all-new Lux Trail takes more inspiration from all-mountain than XC to build a lightweight, short-travel 125mm/140mm trail bike for how we actually ride...

Crankworx Whistler: RMU Nighttrain Launch with Dave Weagle

RMU holds a launch event for the Nighttrain MTB with Dave Weagle discussing the bike and its Orion mid-pivot linkage.

FIRST RIDE - Yeti's New LT Enduro Bike Absolutely Slaps

Yeti brings its acclaimed Sixfinity suspension design to the analog world with the LT, a highly adjustable, long-travel enduro bike.

Flash Review: RMU Nighttrain

RMU didn’t play it safe with the design of their first mountain bike, kicking things off with the wild-looking, dual-chain, six-bar Nighttrain. But how does it ride? Find out here....

The Canyon Lux Trail Is a Downcountry Ripper

Launched yesterday, the new Canyon Lux Trail is the brand’s latest full-suspension mountain bike, said to offer peak efficiency on climbs and descents. For more on this new model,...

FIRST RIDE - Orbea’s New Wild LT with Custom RS Tuned Avinox M2S

Orbea jumps on the Avinox train, but does so in their very own way.

Flash Review: Pivot Mach 4 SL V4

Update 6.17.26: We updated our impressions of the Pivot Mach 4 SL after a bunch more miles and some serious underbiking. Blister’s Flash Reviews and Deep Dives are accessible to...

Canyon Drops the Lux Era, a Radical New 32-Inch Cross-Country Race Bike Concept

"Biplane cockpit", 32” wheels, upside-down fork and aero profile - the future is now. Or is it?

The Chromag Throwdown Eagle 90 is a Burly Enduro MTB That Takes All The Hits in Stride

Chromag Bikes' Throwdown is the brand's first full suspension enduro/freeride offering, but its linkage is tuned like the best of them. The post The Chromag Throwdown Eagle 90 is a...

This House Was Built Around A Mountain Bike Jump Track

The Crust Desert Brat Is an Aluminum ATB

Crust Bikes has launched a new aluminum bike fit for rough terrain. With clearance for a 29 x 2.6" tire, a portage handle, and a kickstand mount, it's a quirky model with a unique...

The Most Bang for Your Buck: Trail Bikes

The Trail bike category is more diverse than ever, and while there's no shortage of uber-blingy options with five-figure price tags, there are deals to be found, too. Here are some...

Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide: Light-Assist eMTBs

We've updated the Light-Assist eMTB section of our Mountain Bike Buyer's Guide with a bunch of new bikes across the travel spectrum. The post Blister Mountain Bike Buyer’s Guide: L...