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How to Clean a Bike Chain: Tools, Materials & Methods

Having a clean chain will improve your performance and efficiency of your drivetrain and your ride will be smoother. This article aims to teach you why keeping a clean drivetrain is important, the tools you will need to do so, and the steps you should follow to get it done right.

How to Change Bike Handlebars

Installing or replacing bike handlebars is one of the easiest do-it-yourself projects on a bike for any cyclist. With that being said, there are certain steps you should follow in order for everything to go smoothly. In this article, we will teach you on a step-by-step basis how to remove and install handlebars on your bike.

HOW-TO VIDEO: Mountain Bike Cornering | How To Find The Correct Body Position

Having the correct body positioning and foot orientation can help immensely when cornering. Aaron Gwin gives us a tutorial on how to position your body and feet when riding on flat corners and why it will help you become faster and more confident on the bike. Click into this blog post and check out Aaron's tips now!

HOW-TO VIDEO: Line Selection | What To Look For

Got a need for speed? Watch and take notes as Aaron Gwin teaches us how the "burned in" line isn’t always the best choice and why you could be making yourself slower by not reading the trail correctly. Click here to learn what you need to do to get faster on your mountain bike.

The Expert's Guide to Building a Bike from the Frame Up | Presented by The Bike Dads

Ever wished that your complete bike had a slightly different build? Dreamt of color matching everything on your bike? Wished for the perfect measurements for all your bike contact points? If so, it's probably time to consider building your next bike from the frame up. We teamed up with The Bike Dads to create a short video tutorial to help you get started on your custom bike journey. Head into the Jenson USA blog to see the video and start shopping for your perfect bike masterpiece.

How to Choose a Mountain Bike

Choosing a mountain bike doesn't have to be a grueling process. We understand that mountain bikes are expensive items to buy and that choosing the right bike for you goes a long way in getting and keeping you in the saddle. This article aims to provide you with the knowledge of all the different types of mountain bikes and the different aspects that classify a mountain bike in its respective category. Click here to figure out which type of bike is best for you.