We at Jans would like to shed some light on the subject of bike pedals. We’ll go over types of pedal technology, and the compatibility, uses, and some pros and cons of each. We’ll do our best to explain pedals and get curious riders pointed in the right direction – […]
Mountain Biking
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So Tera and I just hit our one year anniversary in the van, I can’t believe how fast it’s gone by. We have been all over the Western US and Canada, and now found ourselves circling back to where it all started, California. Tera’s sister just bought a house in […]
Let’s talk tunes and why you should get one in the spring. April isn’t really winter anymore, but to say spring has sprung is sort of a lie. So we’re in limbo, but bike season is upon us and the snow will melt quickly enough. Get your bike in gear, […]
If you follow us here at Jans you know just how proud we are of our hometown’s extensive trail network that is the International Mountain Biking Association’s world’s first Gold Level Ride Center. But outside of Park City’s award-winning trails there are tons of other great rides down in Salt […]
1/4 Wheels Check your wheels and axle to be sure they are still spinning freely and are secure on your frame and fork. Photo: Ross Downard 2/4 Cockpit and Saddle : Be sure to check and if needed, align, your handlebars and saddle with your fork and frame. Photo: […]
The Park City trail network is constantly changing and evolving. Every year we get new trails and more miles. Every year an old trail is refreshed. And every year new connections are made to link together more and more miles of velvety singletrack. Most trails are machine-made with bits here […]
Bike design is an ever-changing art. As a new category of bike is released, with it comes a suite of new angles and measurements that leaves most scratching their heads. When trying to decide what kind of bike you want, sifting through bike geometry jargon can be overwhelming. Below we’ve […]
When I decided to come to Utah six years ago for mountain biking, skiing, and a little school, my mom made sure that I knew how to properly do my laundry and clean my clothes so that they would last. After this year’s epic winter and fairly wet spring, the […]
Some things just go together. Like peanut butter and jelly, bacon and eggs, salt and pepper, and even Batman and Robin. The Smith Optics Forefront bike helmet and Pivlock Arena Max sunglasses are another example of a dynamic duo. On their own each is an important part of your summer […]
Park City has a lot of singletrack, over 450 miles that vary from smooth velvet trails to aggressive rocks and roots to 40-foot gaps. There are mean, steep climbs or fun twisty descents alongside mellower trails with scenic vistas. St. George and Moab are a short drive away with desert-style […]
Raising kids in the mountains means that skiing is part of their life from a young age. My twins started when they were four years old, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I was the mama bear who skied with her poles outstretched to create a human shield around […]
Fall in Park City offers some of the best mountain biking of the season. The temperatures are cool, the dirt is tacky, and the colors are downright psychedelic. It’s riding so good you wish it would never end. But like all things that bring joy to your life, there’s a […]