Blog

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.

The Complete Guide to Sleeping Bags and Their Care

Sleeping bags are integral to having a good nights sleep outdoors. If you have the wrong rated bag for the weather you’re in, it’ll inevitably lead to a miserable nights sleep and a subsequent grumpy following day. We decided to round up a handful of sleeping bags to go over some key differences and help you spot out what to look for when searching for the proper sleeping bag. Additionally, we added a few tips to properly maintain your sleeping bag so it lasts you many years to come. Join our resident Camp Category Specialist Miranda G. as she goes over everything you need to look for in order to pick the best sleeping bag for outdoor camping!

YT Warranty FAQ

The Smartest Road Bike Upgrades for Your Money

Every rider wants the most speed, comfort, and confidence for the least cash—that’s the dream equation. And after thousands of miles of tinkering, testing, and yes, fixing flats on the side of the road, I’ve narrowed it down: three upgrades that punch way above their price tag. None of them are flashy carbon showpieces, but they’re the kinds of moves you’ll feel every time you ride

THE TOUR DIVIDE - BIKE PACKING BY ERIC NELSON

We sat down with Eric for an in-depth look at his gear, mindset, and why he’s ready to ride it again tomorrow.

What's So Special about Bentonville? | 2025 Bentonville Bike Fest!

For the first time ever, we made the trip out to Arkansas for the 2025 Bentonville Bike Fest. First off, we can’t say nearly enough about how cool this event and area is for the mountain bike community! We had an incredible time riding a ton of AMAZING trails and hope to be back for more next year. This year we came out to meet up with many of our customers for an appreciation dinner and stopped by some of our partners booths to check out what they had that is new for 2025. If you have some time to kill, join Chris as he goes over some cool new products and chats with some of our favorite brands about what’s so special about Bentonville.

Insane Stopping Power | The Top 5 Strongest MTB Brakes!

One of the most useful skills you can learn in order to progress your skills on a mountain bike is proper braking. Braking properly on the trail equates to safer and faster speeds while you’re riding. Because of this, having proper brakes to stop you on the drop of a dime is crucial when it comes to riding technical, fast trails. We put together a list of just 5 of the most powerful MTB brakes currently on the market for those of you out there looking to upgrade from a simple 2-piston brake to something with quite a bit more stopping power. Join Chris as he goes over the top 5 most powerful brakes for your mountain bike!