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Leatt ALL-MTN Apparel for All Riding Conditions

No matter where you live, perfect riding conditions aren't always on tap. If you're someone who doesn't let a little weather hold you back from enjoying a good rip on your local trails with your riding buddies, then you owe it to yourself to check out Leatt's ALL-MTN lineup of apparel. Available for women and men, and even for the dedicated groms out there, this selection of riding jackets, jerseys, pants and shorts are designed to let you tackle any ride any time of the year, and partner perfectly with Leatt's wide range of helmets and gloves to meet your riding style and conditions. Head into the Jenson USA blog to learn more about Leatt's ALL-MTN apparel products.

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: 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.

New Bike Day: Orbea Rise Alloy

Orbea set the bar for lightweight eBikes that carried the feel and performance of their analog siblings with the introduction of the carbon framed Rise eBike models based off their Occam trail bike. Now, they've done it again by introducing an alloy version of the Rise eMTB that takes all that Orbea learned from the carbon version and packages it in an aluminum frame that allows them to bring much of the same performance and weight, but at a significantly cheaper price. The changes and updates don't stop at the new alloy frame. Head into our blog article to watch our First Look video and to read about all the intricate details that make the new Orbea Rise H eBike models so tempting.

VIDEO: The "Must Have" Mountain Bike TOOL BOX | On A Budget

Every rider should have a quality set of tools they can rely on to get the job done. Take notes from downhill world champ, Aaron Gwin, as he goes over the tools he keeps in his personal kit and what he uses them for. Whether you are looking for a tool set you can keep in your garage, a kit you can keep in your car, or the essential multi-tools that stay in your pack, Jenson USA has what you need. Check out Aaron Gwin's video in the Jenson USA blog then head into Jenson USA to get some tools of your own!