Showing posts with label 2014 Shimano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2014 Shimano. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Just Two More Weeks for Shimano Wheel Demo

You have two more weeks to try out some amazing Shimano wheel sets at Ben's Cycle.


Dura Ace C24 Carbon Clincher


These are carbon rim clincher wheels made by the top component manufacturer in the world. Stop in at Ben's, fill out the demo form, and try out these wheels. There is no better way of improving your ride than really good wheels.




We have the following wheels available:
RS81 C24
The RS wheels are the Road Sport versions which feature Dura Ace carbon rims and Ultegra hubs. 

While these wheels are currently in stock for demo purposes, we also stock other Shimano wheels. 










If you choose to purchase a set of the demo wheels, we'll offer a 15 percent discount! 
  • Dura Ace WH-9000 C35 Carbon Clincher retails for $1,999. After demo price: $1,699 
  • Dura Ace WH-9000 C24 Carbon Clincher Tubeless retails for $1,299. After demo price: $1,100 
  • Dura Ace WH-9000 C24 Carbon Clincher retails for $1,299. After demo price: $1,100 
  • RS81 C35 Carbon Alloy clincher retails for $1,299. After demo price: $1,100 
  • RS81 C24 Carbon Alloy clincher retails for $899. After demo price: $765 
  • Ultegra WH-6800 Clincher Tubeless retails for $749. After demo price: $635

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Ben's Offers Shimano Wheel Demos

When Shimano introduced its 2014 product line, much of the buzz came from its re-designed wheels. Now Ben's Cycle customers can find out what the buzz is all about. 

You can come into the shop and borrow a set of Shimano wheels to try out. We have the Dura-Ace C24 and C35 wheels, along with the RS81 and Ultegra models. 

Each of these wheels have aluminum rims reinforced with a carbon laminate. The laminate, built up around the spoke holes, creates such a stiff rim that a spoke can break and the rim will stay straight, according to Shimano.


Shimano wheels are all hand built with their own spokes and rims. These are 11-speed compatible. The rims are wider than in the past at 20.8mm.

While Shimano wheels have always been noted for their durability, these rims are also light. The Dura-Ace set comes in at 1425g for the pair.

Plus the RS81 models at 1700g for the set are still reasonably light while designed for every day racing and training durability. 

There is no weight limit for riders using these whees. So Clydesdales of any size are going to love these hoops. 


All of the hubs are redesigned and all spokes have exactly the same tension, providing a stronger, more consistent ride.

All Shimano hubs have cup and cone bearings which distribute the load more evenly than cartridge bearings when cornering, providing a more consistent ride.

Customers can come into Ben's and try out the Dura Ace C24 or C35, the Ultegra, or RS 81 wheelsets. Talk with Vince or Brett.

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