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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.

Short Travel High Pivot Bikes!?? The New 2024 Norco Optic and Sight MX!

The Norco Optic and Sight are a couple of the most popular trail and all-mountain bikes available, respectively. New for 2024, Norco has completely updated their suspension platform, moving from a traditional 4-bar design to a high-pivot 4-bar design to increase versatility. No matter how much travel you choose, a high pivot bike will be able to punch above its weight class.

Some of Our Favorite Bike Products of February 2024!

We decided to round up some of our favorite products we came across in the month of February and highlight them. Some of them are limited time only deals, some of them are useful for the riding season, others are just things we thought were interesting! If this video was at all helpful or you liked it, let us know. We plan to do these more often in hopes that we help inform you about some of the best deals we have going, or show off some of the new technology that is freshly available to us every month. Join Alex and Mark as they go over some of our top product picks for the month of February!

Cold Weather Cycling Gear Review with April MTB!

The weather has ben incredibly unpredictable this season, one day it might feel like you're going to melt as soon as you step outside then the next day it could start snowing. Here in Southern California we’ve had a spell of storms leaving tons of rain and snow all around the area.

Additional Gear To Consider When Buying A New Mountain Bike

Buying a new bike is often one of the most exciting purchases you will make in a given year. That said, it can also come with a little stress given the myriad of additional gear you'll need to consider to maximize your fun and safety on the trail. From helmets, to pedals, to knee pads and pretty much everything else you can imagine, we've got the gear you need in our warehouses available and ready to ship. In the following list, we'll run through the top items to consider picking up along side your new bike purchase. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to one of our Gear Advisor pros for assistance.

Pivot Cycles Demo Mar. 23, 2024

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!

Top 10 Best Bicycle Saddles!

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.