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2022 Niner WFO Mountain Bike Review by Jeff Kendall-Weed

2022 Niner WFO Mountain Bike Review by Jeff Kendall-Weed

The WFO acronym in Niner's WFO mountain bike model stands for Wide Full Open and is their most heavy hitting bike in their lineup, so it only makes sense to put this bike to the test with a rider like Jeff Kendall-Weed who can truly put it through its paces. We worked with Niner to get Jeff aboard a demo bike and set him free to see just how rowdy he could get. Jeff put the bike to test at his home trails in the Bellingham, WA and then took it on a Southwest tour of some desert trails near Jenson USA's headquarters in Southern California. Click into the Jenson USA blog to see how Jeff and the Niner WFO got along.

New Bike Day: Orbea Rise Alloy

New Bike Day: Orbea Rise Alloy

Orbea set the bar for lightweight eBikes that carried the feel and performance of their analog siblings with the introduction of the carbon framed Rise eBike models based off their Occam trail bike. Now, they've done it again by introducing an alloy version of the Rise eMTB that takes all that Orbea learned from the carbon version and packages it in an aluminum frame that allows them to bring much of the same performance and weight, but at a significantly cheaper price. The changes and updates don't stop at the new alloy frame. Head into our blog article to watch our First Look video and to read about all the intricate details that make the new Orbea Rise H eBike models so tempting.

VIDEO: Aaron Gwin's Helmet Collection | Race History

VIDEO: Aaron Gwin's Helmet Collection | Race History

Helmets are arguably the most important apparel item when riding a bike and when you have been racing professionally for over a decade, like Aaron Gwin, they tend to hold alot of memories. Head into the Jenson USA Blog and check out the various helmets Aaron Gwin has worn throughout his downhill racing career and the significance each one holds.

Endura Winter MTB Apparel Review by Jeff Kendall-Weed

Endura Winter MTB Apparel Review by Jeff Kendall-Weed

Riding mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest can be a very wet and dirty experience. After spending several years riding in the upper left corner of the U.S.A., Jeff Kendall-Weed has learned what it takes for riding apparel to be able to withstand a truly wet winter riding season. We set Jeff up with some wet weather MTB apparel from Endura to see if it was up to the challenge. Click into the Jenson USA blog to see how well the Endura MTB apparel performed against nasty weather and rowdy riding.

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

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!

New Orbea Terra | Gravel from the Ground Up

New Orbea Terra | Gravel from the Ground Up

Endless exploring, overnight adventures, rough backroads and gravel trails, there are a lot of ideas about what gravel is. What isn't in doubt is that a gravel bike needs to do them all with control, speed and comfort but above all with a thirst for fun. Designed from the ground up for gravel, Terra isn't a repurposed road bike or a slimmed down mountain bike. Add comfort to your road adventures, finally discover where that dirt trail leads or let your trips spread overnight. There is a wide world out there and Terra is ready to explore it with you. Want to know more? Dive into all the features and details of Orbea's new bike.