Blister Labs: MTB Wheelset Testing & Establishing Proof of Concept

Greg Vanderbeek is back with a Blister Labs update on our mountain-bike-wheels testing. We discuss why the dynamic modeling we’ve been doing in the field is a critical component for ongoing testing back at Western Colorado University; what our test results are revealing about carbon vs. aluminum wheels; and we talk about the joy of new tires, the magic of espresso, and more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

  • The Joys of New Tires (4:21)
  • Wheelest Testing Update (7:49)
  • Age-Old Question: Carbon vs. Aluminum Wheels (13:34)
  • What We're Celebrating (21:14)

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