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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.

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Ultimate Guide: Maxxis MTB Tire Lineup - Update 2022

The tires you choose for your mountain bike are arguably one of the most important components in your whole bike build. They are the key contact point between your bike and the ground and dictate grip, corner confidence, initial suspension, braking control, and rolling resistance. We've created this article to help you navigate the numerous options of tread patterns, compounds, protection and sizing for all the available tires from Maxxis.

VIDEO: THE THREE BEST Upper Body Exercises For Mountain Biking and Motocross

Staying in shape, as well as strengthening muscle groups that are used when mountain biking can help your overall performance on the bike. In this video, downhill legend, Aaron Gwin, showcases three of the best upper body exercises specific to mountain biking. Head into the Jenson USA Blog to learn new exercises that were handpicked from Aaron Gwin and his past strength coaches.

VIDEO: Use Your Feet! | Beginner Braking Tips with Aaron Gwin

Becoming more confident on the trails comes from improving your positioning on the bike, and it starts with your feet. Click into the Jenson USA Blog for pro tips from Aaron Gwin on how to properly position your feet and pedals while braking and why it matters, especially in steeper terrain.

PINKBIKE'S BUDGET VS BALLER: $450 vs. $2000 Suspension - EPISODE 4

There's no doubt that your suspension plays a huge part in how your bike rides, but do you need to spend all that extra money on fancy coatings and excessive dials? Well, today we're going to find out with Henry's $450 option versus Jason's $2000 option. What could go wrong?

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.