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PINKBIKE'S BUDGET VS BALLER: $180 vs. 1900 Contact Points - EPISODE 3

This time on Budget vs. Baller Henry and Jason dive into the world of contact points. Grips, handlebars, stems, dropper posts, saddles, and pedals all play a role in a bike's performance but do you need to splash out on the latest and greatest? We're here to find out where to spend and where to save.

VIDEO: Don't Make This BIG MISTAKE! | Cornering With Your Eyes with Aaron Gwin

Improving your ride mechanics helps you to go faster on the trail and shaves seconds when it counts. Head into the Jenson USA blog and take tips from downhill legend, Aaron Gwin, as he shows what to do (and what not to do) when cornering and why it matters.

PINKBIKE'S BUDGET VS BALLER: $450 vs. $2200 Wheels & Tires - EPISODE 2

When it comes to wheels and tires there are so many options of what to buy that it can be quickly overwhelming. Do you need carbon hoops with hubs that engage in an instant or will regular old alloy do just fine? Do tires actually matter? After all, they are just rubber, right? Well, today we're going to find out as Jason pits his $2200 set up against Henry's $450 set up.

PINKBIKE'S BUDGET VS BALLER: Buying 2 Used Mountain Bikes & Testing Them - Episode 1

Carbon wheels or alloy? Electronic drivetrains or cable-actuated? We're here to answer these questions and more in our brand new series: Budget vs. Baller. Join Jason Lucas and Henry Quinney as they purchase two identical 2017 Giant Reigns and systematically upgrade them with parts and components from Jenson USA to see where to spend and where to save. In episode one, the pair give the bikes a good once over before heading out to the trails to get some baseline timed testing in.

Ride MTB's Holiday Gift Guide to MTB Gear

One of the best feelings during the holiday season is seeing the face of a loved one light up as they unwrap your present. Finding a gift that they didn’t know they needed, and can be truly useful is a challenge. Kyle and April of Ride MTB created this little guide to give you some fun ideas at various price points. Whether you are shopping for yourself, or someone else, hopefully it can help you some score some brownie points this holiday season! Head into the article to see what made their list.

VIDEO: The "Must Have" Mountain Bike TOOL BOX | On A Budget

Every rider should have a quality set of tools they can rely on to get the job done. Take notes from downhill world champ, Aaron Gwin, as he goes over the tools he keeps in his personal kit and what he uses them for. Whether you are looking for a tool set you can keep in your garage, a kit you can keep in your car, or the essential multi-tools that stay in your pack, Jenson USA has what you need. Check out Aaron Gwin's video in the Jenson USA blog then head into Jenson USA to get some tools of your own!