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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.

Top 5 Items for Winter Cycling!

Top 5 Items for Winter Cycling!

It's that time of year... the weather is getting colder and wetter on the daily, leading to some adverse conditions out on the trails. Although we don't condone riding in conditions that will destroy the trails that people have put tons of time and effort into building, sometimes you end up in situations where you don't have much of a choice but to ride.

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!

Pivot Cycles just released their new Trailcat SL and LT bikes, designed to handle just about any type of terrain you want to throw it front of it. If you prioritize efficiency on climbs so you’re looking for a short travel bike that is solid on the climbs, but can still handle descents, the Trailcat SL might be for you.

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!(2)

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!(2)

Pivot Cycles just released their new Trailcat SL and LT bikes, designed to handle just about any type of terrain you want to throw it front of it. If you prioritize efficiency on climbs so you’re looking for a short travel bike that is solid on the climbs, but can still handle descents, the Trailcat SL might be for you.

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!(3)

A Replacement for the Trail 429? Pivot Trailcat SL and Trailcat LT!(3)

Pivot Cycles just released their new Trailcat SL and LT bikes, designed to handle just about any type of terrain you want to throw it front of it. If you prioritize efficiency on climbs so you’re looking for a short travel bike that is solid on the climbs, but can still handle descents, the Trailcat SL might be for you.

Belgian Waffle Ride - Clay Shafer - test

Belgian Waffle Ride - Clay Shafer - test

Clay, Tamas and Chandler hit the 2026 BWR race in San Diego and little did they know one of them would be coming back with a medal!

Introducing the Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA®!

Introducing the Five Ten Freerider Pro BOA®!

Five Ten has released their newest iteration of what is likely the most popular flat pedal mountain bike shoe on the market, the Freerider Pro. Although it’s possibly not as cool as the lights that came in the soles of LA Gear’s back in the day, this new version of the Freerider Pro, the Freerider Pro BOA does don a very useful mechanism that is sure to improve your riding experience.