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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.

Mountain Bike Drivetrain & Groupsets Guide

A drivetrain is what gives your mountain bike the ability to transfer the power from your legs and covert it to forward momentum. The drivetrain is made up of multiple components and requires all its individual pieces to be in working in unison. In this article, we explain what the drivetrain on your bike is and how it works, how to maintain it, how to pick a drivetrain for your mountain bike, and what brands make the best drivetrain components.

Mountain Bike Suspension 101 - Hardtail or Full Suspension

A fork and rear shock are arguably some of the most important components on a mountain bike. The type of suspension and the amount of travel your bike has determines the capabilities and intended use of your mountain bike. In this article, we discuss what suspension does, how it works, some of the features and adjustments found on suspension forks and shocks, and the amount of travel that is common in each mountain biking discipline.

4 Surprising Myths about E-Mountain Bikes

If you’ve been out on a bike recently, chances are you’ve seen people riding all types of e-bikes. These pedal-assist bikes are sometimes a contentious subject in rider circles and yet, they are the fastest growing segment of the bicycle market. Whether you’re interested in challenging your opinions on analog bikes vs e-bikes, or maybe you are excited about purchasing your first e-bike, Sonya Looney wants to debunk a few common myths (some of them were even her own preconceived notions) and give you her take on the e-bike debate. Click into our blog to read more.

Mountain Bike Tires & Sizes: A Guide on How to Choose MTB Tires

Mountain bike tires come in all sorts of tread patterns and designated usages, which in turn determine the capabilities of the tire. It can be hard to know which type of tire, rubber compound, tread pattern, casing option and size and width are best for you and your style of riding. This article aims to provide you with the knowledge of all the different aspects that make up a mountain bike tire and what classifies each tire in its respective category. Click into this article to figure out which type of mountain bike tires are best for you, your bike, and your riding style.

The Five Ten Freerider Pro Canvas Shoe

The Five Ten Freerider Pro is one of the most popular and sought-after flat pedal mountain bike shoe on the market. Five Ten has since made an environmentally-friendly version of this shoe with all of the same bells and whistles as the regular Freerider Pro model. Spend a couple of minutes to learn about this canvas shoe and what makes it so unique!

The Perfect Gravel Shoe? Shimano SH-XC502

One of the most important parts of your gear that should always be a priority when searching for a new kit is your shoes. Picking the right shoe for you and the type of riding that you do is key to preventing injuries and providing comfort to keep you out there pedaling. If you have a free few moments, take a look at the Shimano SH-XC502 gravel shoe.