It's Made Out Of Cardboard!

Izhar cardboard bike project from Giora Kariv on Vimeo.

Very impressive!

Eye Candy: Chris King R45 Hubs & Pacenti PL32 Rims

A beautiful wheel build that recently sold out of the shop for a local customer.  The classic Chris King R45 hubs laced to a classic machined side wall double wall box section Pacenti Pl32 Rims.  These rims are an excellent alternative to a Mavic open pro.  We will soon have these rims and other Pacenti rims listed on our website, but for now you if want some you'll have to e-mail us to put in a special order.

New Product in Stock: MRP Spiderless MTB Bling Ring

MRP Bling Chainrings are an excellent high quality replacement ring to your existing spiderless crank set.

Fits Sram X0/X9/S1400/S2200 and Truvativ AKA

Teeth: 28, 30, 32, 34, 36

Chain Compatibility: SRAM 10/Shimano 10

Chainring BCD: Direct Mount (Replaces Spider)

Ring Position: Single

Material: 7075 Aluminum

Color: Anodized Gray

*34t Pictured (design is the same throughout the ring sizes)

Replace your boring rings with high quality bling here!

Hot Off The Stand: Orange Road Bike

 Built with a Sram drive train and Velocity wheels along with the typical Thomson parts.

This is an interesting badge location as not many people choose to put the "Milwaukee" there.

 When ever you buy a Milwaukee bike you're professionally fit on the bike for you as to ensure you enjoy the ride to it's fullest extent.

The options are endless for customizing your Milwaukee Bicycle Frame.

New Product: Sunrace SLM96 Thumbie Shift Lever Set

Sunrace SLM96 Mountain thumbie shifter lever set.

• Features:
  
• 2:1 Actuation Ratio
• Speeds: (R) 9spd Indexed, (L) Micro Adjust (micro indexed - like front grip shift)
• Adjustable Lever Position: Yes
• Lever Material: Aluminum
• Clamp Material: Aluminum
• Cable Type: Slick Galvanized
• Handle Bar Diameter: 22.2mm
• Average Weight: (R) 87g / (L) 85g

Head over here or click the photo to buy a set.

How a King Cage is Made

If your looking for quality water bottle cages then look no further.  These puppies are handmade in the USA by Ron Andrews who has 20 years of bike manufacturing experience.

Grab yourself a couple here from our store.

Unthorodox Ride: BXM or Scooter?

A BMX bike or a scooter?  This is a fine example of creativity and using what is available to keep costs low.

If any readers out there have there own photographs of an unorthodox ride, please feel free to submit them to us and I'll be sure to post them when the time comes.

Happy weekend!

Live Broadcast in MKE: NA Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship

For all you polo fans out there that are unable to see the action in person you can go to bikepolo.tv starting tomorrow morning through Sunday for live coverage and commentary.  The tournament is located at Washington Park in Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Feature Frame: Milwaukee Road - True Temper OX Platninum

I couldn't wait for this frame to be built up to take photos.  So, here's a quick peek at one of the newest road frame options we're offing.  You can now choose between a True Temper Versus tube set or and upgraded OX Platinum tube set on the Milwaukee road frames.  What an upgrade it is too!

A local customer recently purchased one with yet another super clean and classic paint scheme.  I highly recommend clicking on the enlarged versions of these photos, because the smaller thumbnails just doesn't do the frame or the finish justice.

If you want to expand your knowledge of this frame and why the OX Platinum is such an upgrade over the traditional True Temper Versus level tubing, then I recommend heading over to HenryJames for a brief lesson.

This won't be the last time you'll see this bike!

Event Recap: Downer Classic 2012

Photo by Craig Daemmrich

We at Ben's always look forward to throwing the best party and give away the most money every year at the Downer Classic.  The weather was beautiful and the east side was buzzing with anticipation to see who was going home with the big check.

Photo by Karl Hendrikse

 The Active Pursuit is run by Tom Held and he's been covering the entire tour since day one.  Be sure to head over there and check it out.

Photo by Kar Kendrikse

Both the Men's and Women's pros had a chance at winning the Ben's Cycle Prime.  The proceeds we raised from selling tickets for the unlimited beer and food went to the giant checks.  Yes, even dogs were allowed to buy a wrist band and drink beer too!

Bike Polo Player Profile: Eric Kremin

Check out the latest player profile at 321 Polo! featuring our very own Eric Kremin and find out all his dirty little secrets on how he became an "A" player.