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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.

Endura Winter MTB Apparel Review by Jeff Kendall-Weed

Riding mountain bikes in the Pacific Northwest can be a very wet and dirty experience. After spending several years riding in the upper left corner of the U.S.A., Jeff Kendall-Weed has learned what it takes for riding apparel to be able to withstand a truly wet winter riding season. We set Jeff up with some wet weather MTB apparel from Endura to see if it was up to the challenge. Click into the Jenson USA blog to see how well the Endura MTB apparel performed against nasty weather and rowdy riding.

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!

Rider Review: Crankbrothers Mallet Lace

It can be tough to find a good cycling shoe for commuting and general riding around town. Most clip-less shoes are designed with on-the-bike in mind, and are therefore often impractical for walking around in. Not these Crank Brothers Mallets! Head into the JensonUSA Blog for my in-depth review.

New Orbea Terra | Gravel from the Ground Up

Endless exploring, overnight adventures, rough backroads and gravel trails, there are a lot of ideas about what gravel is. What isn't in doubt is that a gravel bike needs to do them all with control, speed and comfort but above all with a thirst for fun. Designed from the ground up for gravel, Terra isn't a repurposed road bike or a slimmed down mountain bike. Add comfort to your road adventures, finally discover where that dirt trail leads or let your trips spread overnight. There is a wide world out there and Terra is ready to explore it with you. Want to know more? Dive into all the features and details of Orbea's new bike.

Remy Metailler Rides the Most Epic Legal Trails in Kamloops

Remy Metailler and Alexandre Chapellier, @The_Frenchliner, made their way over to Harper Mountain, located on the Traditional Territory of Tk’emlúps te Secwe̓pemc, to ride some of best trails Remy has ever ridden. Click into our article to watch their full video edit, plus treat yourself to some bonus RAW footage from The Bike Ranch.

Rider Review: Ride Concepts Powerline MTB Shoes

Gravity riding calls for steep, technical riding, jumps, and drops and requires more capable bikes and gear than your average type of mountain riding. So when my last pair of flat pedal shoes were reaching the end of their life, I knew my next upgrade needed to be a pair of gravity-oriented shoes that could help soften some blows. Ride Concepts has always been a reputable brand, so I decided to give their Powerline shoes a try. Click in to read my full review.