Bicycle Components

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

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Big rides need big bikes, and we’ve got ‘em. Come throw a leg over Orbea’s latest lineup at Jenson USA HQ and see what all the hype is about. We’re rolling out the Rise SL & LT, Wild, Oiz, and Occam LT—all in multiple sizes, ready for you to shred.

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.

Are you ready to hit the trails and test out some of the sickest bikes Pivot has to offer? Well, mark your calendars because on February 15th, 2025, Jenson USA is hosting an awesome Pivot Cycles Demo event at our Riverside HQ, located at 1615 Eastridge Ave, Riverside CA, 92507.

Gear up to ride our local trails in Sycamore Canyon on some seriously rad Pivot Cycles. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, this demo day is going to be full of stoke and good times!

Demo event will run 8 am to 4 pm

Bikes will be released for demo from 9 am until 2 pm, last riders to return before 4pm. 

We here at Jenson USA know it’s hard getting those items every year you didn’t ask for or need. What you really wanted was to get out there and put more miles on your bike! Well, we got you covered with some great ideas on items that will Keep you Pedaling!

We here at Jenson USA know it’s hard getting those items every year you didn’t ask for or need. What you really wanted was to get out there and put more miles on your bike! Well, we got you covered with some great ideas on items that will Keep you Pedaling!

Fox invited us up to world famous Whistler Bike Park during Crankworx to get a sneak peak at their brand new wireless electronic Neo system, which includes the Transfer Neo seatpost and Live Valve Neo suspension system. Fox states that this new Neo wireless system is 100 times faster than bluetooth and 20 times faster than any other wireless system currently available on the market.

Having good quality pedals that match your style of riding is crucial for providing comfort for safe riding. Although flat mountain bike pedals might all look the same, they vary in many different ways that can totally change how you feel on your bike. We threw together 10 of some of our favorite mountain bike cycling flat pedals to help show some of the key differences, in hopes we can help educate some of you on pedal characteristics and how they affect your riding! Join Mark and Alex as they go over the top 10 best mountain bike cycling flat pedals!

Deity Components recently released three new products: the Supervillain and Flat Trak flat mountain bike pedals, and the Megattack grips. We decided to throw together a quick video showing some of the features of these new offerings from Deity in case you're interested in learning about the tech behind them.

We recently received a message from Fox with an opportunity to head up to Whistler Bike Park during Crankworx to check out their new wireless offering, the Fox Transfer Neo. Without hesitation, we hopped on the opportunity. We quickly packed up our bikes, hopped on a plane, and shuttled over to Whistler to meet the folks over at Fox to learn about and test out their new seat post on trails outside of the bike park.

As the Tour de France is by far the most iconic and well-known bike race in the world, it also receives the most media attention and coverage. For this reason, the tour is the most likely cycling event to reach out and grab the attention of cyclists and non-cyclists alike, who may not regularly follow the pro road cycling calendar. Any new viewer will be quick to find out that the tour can be rather difficult to fully understand, as there is a plethora of dynamics that make up the racing. Every July, a new wave of curious viewers may need some basic decoding in order to fully understand everything there is to love about this epic race. Think of this guide as a “how-to” on watching the Tour de France. After all, road racing has been called “chess on wheels.”

Tires are some of the most critically important parts on your bike that can make or break how your bike feels on the trail. There are so many aspects that go into choosing the correct tire so we decided to drop a quick video giving you some insight on what to look for! Join Mark and Alex as they go over some of our ambassador and employees favorite trail and all-mountain MTB tires!

Super Rider is back again with another riding tutorial for those of you out there looking to improve your bike skills! Join Aaron as he goes over 5 simple skills that you can do in a parking lot before, during or after a ride (or even on a day when you don't have time for a long ride!).

Finally, the time is here! After much anticipation, SRAM released their new RED eTAP AXS road groupset! There have been many updates with this new line of RED products, including completely redesigned lever assemblies, calipers, rotors, front and rear derailleurs and chains.

Have you ever found yourself riding on technical terrain, doing your best to line yourself up for an ideal line, but not quite being able to get yourself there? What about losing your balance before dropping into a technical section and not being able to reset yourself to ensure you conquer the line safely?

DT Swiss has released a new high engagement hub for trail and gravity riders.The new DEG hub still utilizes DT Swiss' ratchet system, but the ratchet itself is almost twice as big as the current ratchet in order to match the large hub shell of the new hub. The max number of teeth available used to be 54, but the new DEG ratchet has grown to 90 teeth, which provides 4º of engagement angle, greatly reducing the play between engagement points.

For 2025, Fox has come out swinging with an all-new lineup of forks and dampers. The new Grip X2, Grip X and Grip SL are replacing the outgoing Grip 2, Grip and Fit4 dampers which have provided amazing performance in Fox forks for years. There have been some pretty solid improvements in performance and longevity of this line of suspension and we're excited to share the information with you!

Race Face has recently released the new Era carbon wheels, with many features that rival some of the best carbon wheels available on the market. Race Face was nice enough to invite us up to check out their new products and take them out on the trail to get a feel for ourselves. After just a matter of hours spent on these wheels, we're extremely impressed and wanted to drop a video going over some of the features that makes us think that they're some of the best carbon wheels available on the market.

Are you ready to hit the trails and test out some of the sickest bikes Pivot has to offer? Well, mark your calendars because on March 23rd, 2024, Jenson USA is hosting an awesome Pivot Cycles Demo event at our Riverside HQ, located at 1615 Eastridge Ave, Riverside CA, 92507.

From 9 am to 2 pm, gear up to ride our local trails in Sycamore Canyonon some seriously rad Pivot Cycles. Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, this demo day is going to be full of stoke and good times!

Choosing the right saddle is crucial for being able to go out for long, enjoyable rides on your bike. When you’re on a seat that isn’t a correct fit for your body, you may experience premature discomfort and numbness which can easily reduce your time out on the trails.

On the market for some new gravel tires, but unsure where to start? We picked out 5 of the best gravel tires on the market to help slim things down for you. With the weather constantly changing, one of the best ways to keep pedaling throughout the entire season is to make sure your bike is properly equipped to handle the terrain. Tires are your bikes main contact point with the ground so choosing the correct tire for the correct terrain s essential for a safe ride.. Join Mark as he goes over a variety of different tires for different terrain to help you narrow down your choice and keep you pedaling!

OneUp Components released their ever-so-popular V2 dropper in 2020 and since then it has been regarded as one of the most reliable and user-friendly dropper posts on the market. With features such as an ultra low stack height and the largest range available with up to a 240mm post option, the OneUp post is usually the go-to for riders looking for a new post. Today, OneUp has released their extensively revised dropper, providing even more useful features for customers. So you might be wondering, what's the big difference? Join Mark as he goes over some of the new highlights on the all new OneUp Components V3 dropper post!

The age old debate in cycling... carbon vs. aluminum. When it comes to mountain bike material, people seem to feel extremely opinionated on both sides of the fence. There are so many preconceived notions, especially when it comes to carbon so we thought it would be wise to spend a little time breaking down some of the cons and pros when it comes to picking your handlebar material. Just about all of us here at Jenson have ridden both types and see the benefits and downfalls of both types, but in the end, does it actually even matter? Join Mark and Alex as they debate carbon vs. aluminum handlebars and which material is better!