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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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Ultimate Guide: Fox MTB Suspension Lineup

When Bob Fox started making prototype motocross suspension in a friend’s garage in the mid 70’s, we doubt he was aware of the momentous impact he’d have on suspension technology for decades to come. But now, here Fox is, standing firmly on the podium of every sport it represents, a true suspension monolith, giving riders groundbreaking performance on the trail. No matter your off-road discipline, Fox has what you need. We've broken down their entire lineup of forks to help you find the right fork for your ride.

It's Time To Dial In Your Home Shop

In a time when many of us are confined within the walls of our own homes, many cyclists are spending their extra time repairing and tinkering with their bikes. We now have a little more time on our hands to dial in our shifting, straighten crooked handlebars, and replace worn-out grips. While at home, it's also a great time to expand and improve your home shop. Most riders have the essential tools required to perform routine maintenance on their bikes, but when it comes to bike tools, there is always a new or better tool you could use. In this article we explore certain tools, equipment, and storage solutions that can really take your home shop to the next level.

First Look: 7iDP Project 23 Helmet

7iDP has delivered a long history of well-designed protective gear. Their Project.23 full-face mountain bike helmet continues that legacy and elevates it to a new level. Focused on safety, comfort, weight, and good looks, they've created a helmet safe enough for DH laps, but comfortable enough enduro laps at your local trail center. Check out the details of this new helmet line that includes carbon and glass fibre models, plus a upcoming ABS model.

Pro Review: 2020 Orbea Occam LTD

When Orbea launched the 2020 Occam M-LTD, we knew this was going to be a great all-around trail/light enduro mountain bike, with 140mm of rear travel. But, we wanted to know just how much this bike could handle and how good it really was. So, we set Jeff Kendall-Weed up with a loaner bike to put through it's paces to give us the good, the bad, and find out what he would change if it were his personal bike. Jump into our blog to read the full review, plus one hell of a riding video.

Kids Ride Shotgun Long-Term Review

I feel like I can confidently speak for all riders who have become parents when I say that it’s a parent’s dream to share their stoke for bikes and instill the calling of the trails (or road, if you’re into that kind of thing) into the next generation. Luckily, the world of bikes and the accessories that allow for this shared journey to occur is growing. So, let’s take a quick tour of the products I’ve used with my kid and take a deeper look of at the latest accessory, the Kids Ride Shotgun seat, that is spreading riding stoke to my little ripper.