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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.

Continental's Gravity Tire Lineup

Have you been thinking about trying a new brand of tires but are unsure of where to begin looking or what you're looking for? Well, Charlie Taylor from Continental Tires stopped by to give us a quick look at their gravity tire lineup and we think that there are some valuable aspects that this brand brings to the table when it comes to mountain bike tires! Join us as we go over the Continental Kryptotal Fr, Kryptotal Re, Argotal, and Xynotal mountain bike tires!

Jeff Kendall Weed Bike Reviews

Jeff Kendal Weed is a long-time athlete and friend of JensonUSA. He has done many bike reviews, from top-end electric bikes to budget-friendly builds, you can count on his reviews, to be honest, and quite thorough. In this article, we've collected his reviews covering the bikes with some of our best deals currently in our inventory.

First Look at the New 2023 Yeti SB160

Join us as we take a first look at the new 2023 Yeti SB160! To answer market demand, Yeti has dropped a new long-travel enduro 29er in place of the SB150. With all of the changes Yeti has made with this new bike, including an updated suspension platform, sleek new cable routing, a widely desired threaded bottom bracket, tweaks in geometry, and many more important updates, the SB160 is a worthy new competitor in the enduro category!

Mountain Bike Drivetrain & Groupsets Guide

A drivetrain is what gives your mountain bike the ability to transfer the power from your legs and covert it to forward momentum. The drivetrain is made up of multiple components and requires all its individual pieces to be in working in unison. In this article, we explain what the drivetrain on your bike is and how it works, how to maintain it, how to pick a drivetrain for your mountain bike, and what brands make the best drivetrain components.

Mountain Bike Suspension 101 - Hardtail or Full Suspension

A fork and rear shock are arguably some of the most important components on a mountain bike. The type of suspension and the amount of travel your bike has determines the capabilities and intended use of your mountain bike. In this article, we discuss what suspension does, how it works, some of the features and adjustments found on suspension forks and shocks, and the amount of travel that is common in each mountain biking discipline.