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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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YouTube - The Best Jackets for Winter Riding

Take a look at five of our top rated winter jackets. Highly regarded by both our customers and employees, these jackets have all the features you need to ride your bike during the cold winter months. It's time to bundle up and get out there for a ride!

YouTube - The Best Full Face Trail Enduro Helmets

The new discipline of enduro racing brought along a new generation of full face helmets with improved ventilation and function. These helmets boasts a much lighter weight than downhill-oriented full face helmets and some even include a removable chin bar. If you are looking to increase protection and decrease sweat, take a look at these five full face trail enduro helmets.

YouTube - Shimano 12 Speed Mountain Drivetrains

Shimano is renowned in the cycling industry for making exceptional products that are reliable. In 2019 the company upgraded their mountain drivetrains from 11-speed to 12-speed. Along with the extra gear, the new drivetrains feature other improvements providing even smoother shifting and enhanced reliability.

YouTube - The Best Flat Pedal Shoes for Mountain Biking

When in doubt stick a foot out! This is a philosophy that many flat pedal riders like to live by. We all know there are many arguments for and against flat pedals, but the only way to really know if you like flats or if you like clips is to try them both. Take a look at five of our favorite flat pedal shoes.

YouTube - Specialized Mountain Bike Tires

We took a trip up to the Specialized Headquarters in Morgan Hill, California to check out Specialized's line up of mountain bike tires. From XC racing to aggressive Downhill, Specialized has a tire for every discipline of mountain biking. Coming in multiple compounds, tread patterns, and sidewalls, there is a Specialized tire out there for every bike.

YouTube - Review: Sage Barlow Titanium Gravel Bike

When it comes to frame materials, nothing brings the WOW factor quite like Titanium. This magical metal combines the excellent ride feel of a steel frame, but without the weight penalty. Not to mention, just the beauty of a Titanium frame will keep your riding buddies drooling while they are struggling to hold your wheel.