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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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5 Reasons To Ride A Squishy Bike

Full-suspension mountain bikes are no longer the power-sucking behemoths of the past. These new rigs are light, efficient, and saucy rides. See why it’s time to add a new double squishy bike to your stable.

How To Pick A Road Bike

The road is calling, and you are ready to answer the call! But, figuring out the right road bike to get you started can be a challenge. While these bikes often look very similar, there a number of changes to geometry, features, and component specs that align these bikes with specific rider needs and terrain. This guide will help you navigate all the various options of road bike features and styles of riding, so you can hit the road in confidence and comfort.

Best Flat Pedals at Any Budget

There are numerous reasons to choose to put flat pedals on your bike(s). Platform pedals help you to build good skills and techniques while still providing that ability bail out quickly, if needed. Combined with a quality flat pedal shoe, these pedals provide heaps of grip and a huge platform to keep you riding longer and charging harder with confidence and comfort. We’ve put together this guide of best flat pedals at every budget to help you find the right platform pedals to put under your feet.

How to Upgrade Your Mountain Bike: Our Favorite Affordable Upgrades

Whether you’ve just bought a new mountain bike or are looking to breathe new life into an old trusted steed, upgrading key areas of your bike setup can make your bike lighter, faster, more confidence inspiring, and more fun. But, upgrades to your bike don’t have to cost an arm and leg to get a hefty bump in performance. We’ve put together a quick guide of affordable upgrades with big results.

Guide to Traveling With Your Bike

Traveling with your bike can take you on all sorts of adventures, but sometimes it can be an adventure just trying to figure out how to safely take your bike with you. This guide is full of tips and tricks to help ease the pain of protecting your steadfast stead and finding new adventures on two wheels.

Jerseys 101

You've heard rumblings at the brewery from mud covered friends about an amazing ride they just had or from a co-worker inviting you on an after work escape to get some fun exercise. The smiles and enthusiasm these individuals share is derived from the two-wheeled, ridiculously blissful experience called mountain biking. Before we talk brands and components, it is important to understand the types of mountain biking and what makes a bike right for you.