All helmets aren't created equally and when it comes to your brain, it doesn't pay to be cheap. If there is one thing that you should absolutely never pinch pennies on, it is your helmet. There are many helmets out there from brands who haven't done proper testing that lack safety features in order to be the least expensive consumers. There are also affordable options out there that are packed full of safety features that you might not have known existed.
Tires are some of the most critically important parts on your bike that can make or break how your bike feels on the trail. There are so many aspects that go into choosing the correct tire so we decided to drop a quick video giving you some insight on what to look for! Join Mark and Alex as they go over some of our ambassador and employees favorite trail and all-mountain MTB tires!
Super Rider is back again with another riding tutorial for those of you out there looking to improve your bike skills! Join Aaron as he goes over 5 simple skills that you can do in a parking lot before, during or after a ride (or even on a day when you don't have time for a long ride!).
Finally, the time is here! After much anticipation, SRAM released their new RED eTAP AXS road groupset! There have been many updates with this new line of RED products, including completely redesigned lever assemblies, calipers, rotors, front and rear derailleurs and chains.
Have you ever found yourself riding on technical terrain, doing your best to line yourself up for an ideal line, but not quite being able to get yourself there? What about losing your balance before dropping into a technical section and not being able to reset yourself to ensure you conquer the line safely?
DT Swiss has released a new high engagement hub for trail and gravity riders.The new DEG hub still utilizes DT Swiss' ratchet system, but the ratchet itself is almost twice as big as the current ratchet in order to match the large hub shell of the new hub. The max number of teeth available used to be 54, but the new DEG ratchet has grown to 90 teeth, which provides 4º of engagement angle, greatly reducing the play between engagement points.
For 2025, Fox has come out swinging with an all-new lineup of forks and dampers. The new Grip X2, Grip X and Grip SL are replacing the outgoing Grip 2, Grip and Fit4 dampers which have provided amazing performance in Fox forks for years. There have been some pretty solid improvements in performance and longevity of this line of suspension and we're excited to share the information with you!
Race Face has recently released the new Era carbon wheels, with many features that rival some of the best carbon wheels available on the market. Race Face was nice enough to invite us up to check out their new products and take them out on the trail to get a feel for ourselves. After just a matter of hours spent on these wheels, we're extremely impressed and wanted to drop a video going over some of the features that makes us think that they're some of the best carbon wheels available on the market.
Choosing the right saddle is crucial for being able to go out for long, enjoyable rides on your bike. When you’re on a seat that isn’t a correct fit for your body, you may experience premature discomfort and numbness which can easily reduce your time out on the trails.
Are you ready to hit the trails and test out some of the sickest bikes Pivot has to offer? Well, mark your calendars because on March 23rd, 2024, Jenson USA is hosting an awesome Pivot Cycles Demo event at our Riverside HQ, located at 1615 Eastridge Ave, Riverside CA, 92507.
From 9 am to 2 pm, gear up to ride our local trails in Sycamore Canyonon some seriously rad Pivot Cycles. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, this demo day is going to be full of stoke and good times!
On the market for some new gravel tires, but unsure where to start? We picked out 5 of the best gravel tires on the market to help slim things down for you. With the weather constantly changing, one of the best ways to keep pedaling throughout the entire season is to make sure your bike is properly equipped to handle the terrain. Tires are your bikes main contact point with the ground so choosing the correct tire for the correct terrain s essential for a safe ride.. Join Mark as he goes over a variety of different tires for different terrain to help you narrow down your choice and keep you pedaling!
OneUp Components released their ever-so-popular V2 dropper in 2020 and since then it has been regarded as one of the most reliable and user-friendly dropper posts on the market. With features such as an ultra low stack height and the largest range available with up to a 240mm post option, the OneUp post is usually the go-to for riders looking for a new post. Today, OneUp has released their extensively revised dropper, providing even more useful features for customers. So you might be wondering, what's the big difference? Join Mark as he goes over some of the new highlights on the all new OneUp Components V3 dropper post!
Touch points are easily the most important parts of your bike that you can upgrade. One small change in angle can create a big difference in feel, which can be good or bad depending on which way you go. That being said, the smallest of angles can make a huge difference of how your bike feels, especially when it comes to your cockpit. Because of this, we decided to put together a video with the top 5 best carbon mountain bike handlebars!
The age old debate in cycling... carbon vs. aluminum. When it comes to mountain bike material, people seem to feel extremely opinionated on both sides of the fence. There are so many preconceived notions, especially when it comes to carbon so we thought it would be wise to spend a little time breaking down some of the cons and pros when it comes to picking your handlebar material. Just about all of us here at Jenson have ridden both types and see the benefits and downfalls of both types, but in the end, does it actually even matter? Join Mark and Alex as they debate carbon vs. aluminum handlebars and which material is better!
Touch points are easily the most important parts of your bike that you can upgrade. One small change in angle can create a big difference in feel, which can be good or bad depending on which way you go. That being said, the smallest of angles can make a huge difference of how your bike feels, especially when it comes to your cockpit. Because of this, we decided to put together a video with the top 5 best aluminum mountain bike handlebars!
There are so many different avenues that you can take to purchase a new bike, so what sets us apart from them? Why buy a bike from us?
Here at Jenson USA, we take great pride in making sure that your bike buying experience is confidence inspiring and trouble-free from start to finish. We want to be absolutely sure that we are providing the best possible service we can to each and every one of our customers so that there are no questions when purchasing a new bike from us!
Installing pedals seems to be pretty straight-forward, but it is relatively easy to make a small mistake that leads to a big purchase to fix it. Join Alex as he goes over some good tips and tricks on how to remove and install bicycle pedals!
How to replace a bicycle tire is one of the most common questions newer riders may have when it comes to bicycle maintenance. Because installing tires is an incredibly helpful skill that every bicycle owner should learn, we decided to throw a video together demonstrating the process.
At Jenson USA, it's important to us to support those who are helping build the community of riders and sharing their experiences with others. To that end, we've built an arsenal of Ambassadors that we help to support.
These ambassadors are the pedal-pounding aficionados, building a following of fellow riders across social platforms; they're the lifeblood of our cycling community. Their stories inspire, their passions unites – Their the glue that binds us all. Meet some of the Ambassador crew.
Have you been thinking about trying a new brand of tires but are unsure of where to begin looking or what you're looking for? Well, Charlie Taylor from Continental Tires stopped by to give us a quick look at their gravity tire lineup and we think that there are some valuable aspects that this brand brings to the table when it comes to mountain bike tires! Join us as we go over the Continental Kryptotal Fr, Kryptotal Re, Argotal, and Xynotal mountain bike tires!
SRAM has completely redesigned the AXS line with the release of AXS Transmission! The new line of wireless shifting is drastically different, with a totally new way to mount the derailleur, extremely user-friendly installation tricks, incredibly durable builds across the entire line, and futuristic looks.
It can be argued that tires may be the most important (and most affordable) upgrades you can put on your bike. This rings true whether you are churning out miles on pavement, grinding gravel backroads, racing your local cyclocross course, or blasting dirt trails on your mountain bike. Getting the most out of your bike by matching quality compounds, impeccable construction, and cutting-edge tire tech is firmly rooted in the ethos of Specialized. Tires were the first product that Specialized offered and continues to be a fundamental focus of research and development for the brand.
The Kinekt Active Suspension seat post is a patented design that allows the rider to stay stable and the bike to adsorb all the rough terrain. Ideal for E-Bike, Gravel, Touring, or Century riders.
As the Tour de France is by far the most iconic and well-known bike race in the world, it also receives the most media attention and coverage. For this reason, the tour is the most likely cycling event to reach out and grab the attention of cyclists and non-cyclists alike, who may not regularly follow the pro road cycling calendar. Any new viewer will be quick to find out that the tour can be rather difficult to fully understand, as there is a plethora of dynamics that make up the racing. Every July, a new wave of curious viewers may need some basic decoding in order to fully understand everything there is to love about this epic race. Think of this guide as a “how-to” on watching the Tour de France. After all, road racing has been called “chess on wheels.”
