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Rider Review: Deity Deftrap Pedal

Over the years, Deity has been cranking out some of the best flat pedals for years and their latest nylon composite pedal, the Deftrap, continues that stellar legacy, and then some! A few of us, at Jenson USA, have had the opportunity to put these pedals to the test. Take a look inside to see our full ride review and pedal details.

Pro Review: 2020 Orbea Occam LTD

When Orbea launched the 2020 Occam M-LTD, we knew this was going to be a great all-around trail/light enduro mountain bike, with 140mm of rear travel. But, we wanted to know just how much this bike could handle and how good it really was. So, we set Jeff Kendall-Weed up with a loaner bike to put through it's paces to give us the good, the bad, and find out what he would change if it were his personal bike. Jump into our blog to read the full review, plus one hell of a riding video.

Kids Ride Shotgun Long-Term Review

I feel like I can confidently speak for all riders who have become parents when I say that it’s a parent’s dream to share their stoke for bikes and instill the calling of the trails (or road, if you’re into that kind of thing) into the next generation. Luckily, the world of bikes and the accessories that allow for this shared journey to occur is growing. So, let’s take a quick tour of the products I’ve used with my kid and take a deeper look of at the latest accessory, the Kids Ride Shotgun seat, that is spreading riding stoke to my little ripper.

YouTube - Review: Orbea Occam Mountain Bike

The Orbea Occam has dialed geometry that lands squarely in "trail bike" territory. Excelling in a variety of terrain, Orbea's short-travel 29er is the perfect bike for true mountain biking. Enjoy every aspect of the trail with Orbea's newest offering.

YouTube - Hayes Dominion A2

It may seem counter-intuitive, but sometimes the key to going faster is braking better. Having a pair of trustworthy brakes gives you control when descending fast and allows you to brake later into corners. We found the new Hayes Dominion A2 brakes provided us with great confidence while riding.

YouTube - Review: Ibis Rimpo V2 Mountain Bike

If something ain't boke, don't fix it... unless you can make it better. That is exactly what Ibis Cycles did with their new Ripmo V2. The bike that everyone loved is now a little slacker, a little longer, and a little more coil-friendly. Take a look at the Ibis Ripmo V2.