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Our website is absolutely chocked full of bikes, components, apparel, and accessories. We've created the Jenson Blog as a tool for cyclists to learn all about the ins-and-outs of the bike world. Use our guides, how-to's, and reviews to navigate the immense options of bike parts or just a bit of two-wheeled entertainment.

Building the Perfect Freeride Rig with Tylor James & Jenson USA

Building the Perfect Freeride Rig with Tylor James & Jenson USA

When you're riding the exposed cliffs and rugged terrain of Virgin, Utah, you need a bike that can handle the gnarliest lines. Tylor James teamed up with Jenson USA to build exactly that—a freeride dream machine designed to take on the same legendary landscape that hosts Red Bull Rampage.

Top 5 Items for Winter Cycling!

Top 5 Items for Winter Cycling!

It's that time of year... the weather is getting colder and wetter on the daily, leading to some adverse conditions out on the trails. Although we don't condone riding in conditions that will destroy the trails that people have put tons of time and effort into building, sometimes you end up in situations where you don't have much of a choice but to ride.

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!

Pivot Cycles just released their new Trailcat SL and LT bikes, designed to handle just about any type of terrain you want to throw it front of it. If you prioritize efficiency on climbs so you’re looking for a short travel bike that is solid on the climbs, but can still handle descents, the Trailcat SL might be for you.

Pivot Cycles Demo Day February 15, 2025

Pivot Cycles Demo Day February 15, 2025

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 February 15th, 2025, Jenson USA is hosting an awesome Pivot Cycles Demo event at our Riverside HQ, located at 1615 Eastridge Ave, Riverside CA, 92507.

Gear up to ride our local trails in Sycamore Canyon on 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!

Demo event will run 8 am to 4 pm

Bikes will be released for demo from 9 am until 2 pm, last riders to return before 4pm. 

First Look at OneUp Components' Clip Pedals!

First Look at OneUp Components' Clip Pedals!

OneUp Components is well known for their innovation and serviceability of their components. In true OneUp form, they've added to their catalog and taken their first leap into the clipless pedal world with their all-new Clip pedals. Join Chris, our resident photographer and videographer, as he goes over this new offering from OneUp Components!

Save Money Building Your Next Bike with these Foundation Tools!

Save Money Building Your Next Bike with these Foundation Tools!

Bear with me here, I’m usually behind the camera and not in front of it. My name is Preston and I'm a videographer here at Jenson USA. I’ve been working on a few of my bikes lately and I wanted to show you all some of my favorite affordable tools from Foundation that I’ve recently added to my toolbox.