Thursday, April 25, 2013

Limited Availability: 2013 Bianchi Super Pista Frames with Black Forks

We recently listed the last available frame sets with black forks.  They will include celeste colored forks the rest of the year, so scoop them now before you miss out!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

New Product: Ben's Exclusive Nitto B-105 Black Anodized Drop Handlebar

Nitto did a special run of black anodized B-105 handlebars for Ben's Cycle exclusively and we now have them in stock.  See our selection here!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

New Product: Nitto RM-013 Heat Treated Black Anodized Dirt Drop Handlebar

These very popular handlebars are now available in a flawless black anodized finish.  Head over to our website and view all of our Dirt Drop bar options here!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

New Product: Milwaukee Bicycle Co's Bike Polo MonoHead

Our anticipated mono-head is now available for purchase at our online store here.

Milwaukee Bicycle Company Monohead - Small Mouth (SM) Version 2.5" OD.  Comes pre-drilled with four 0.185" shaft holes; just open them up the rest of the way to your shaft size and your head will be perfectly centered.

  • Includes One Head
  • Single Capped End
  • Pre-drilled for shaft
  • White Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMW)
  • Length: 5.0" (127mm)
  • Outer Diameter: 2.5" (64mm)*
  • Inner Diameter(open end): 2.05" (52mm)*
  • 83g +/-1g *these heads are designed to be as light as possible. therefore exercise caution in drilling them out.
  • $20.99/ea  
  • Thursday, April 11, 2013

    New Product: Velocity NoBS Bike Polo Rim

    Velocity just came out with a new rim that's designed to be super tough and durable for single speed to bike polo rigs.  The extra thick side walls and internal reinforcements help against side impact denting, especially in a bike polo scenario.  The NoBS also has a thicker spoke bed that offers for high tension wheel builds.
    •   26" - 32, 36, and 48 hole - 560g - ERD 543
    •   700c - 32, 36, and 48 hole - 620g - ERD 606
    Head over to the rims section and grab a pair to build up with a set of our 48 hole hubs, and remember if you buy the hubs, spokes and rims from our online store the build labor is FREE!





    Wednesday, April 10, 2013

    Ben's Cycle Shop Dogs

    Emma, Cooper, Indy and Hanna(left to right).
    A nice photo of the Ben's Cycle shop dogs.  Our K-9 companions do make the work environment very interesting sometimes.

    Wednesday, March 6, 2013

    Cycling Safety: Cyclist Detection Equipped Vehicles

      "The auto firm says vehicles fitted with the system will be able to detect threats including a cyclist suddenly swerving out into a car's path."  Read the full article from BBC News.
      The BBC News article also said Volvo launched similar technology in 2010, but for pedestrians only and they'll be working on a program for animals in 2020!


    Tuesday, March 5, 2013

    Friday, March 1, 2013

    Recent Scan: Kashimax BMX - Saddle World

      This latest catalog scan features two Kashimax bmx saddles that are available in a variety of colors.  If you want one of these plastic beauties than head over to our online store.  We currently don't stock the MRS model, but we would be happy to special order one for you.  

    Thursday, February 28, 2013

    New Product: SKS S-Blade 28" Rear Clip-On Fender

      The German company SKS, that makes a wide array of bicycle fenders, has just added another very affordable clip-on style to their arsenal.  Like the Xtra-Dry clip-on fender the S-Blade also features the same reliable attachment system, the S-Blade is best suited for 700c/28" wheels, unlike the Xtra-Dry which is better for 26" wheels.  The S-Blade sells for $18.99 and is available at our online store here.



    Friday, February 22, 2013

    New Product: Wit Industries - Fendor-Bendor

      A folding fender named after the traffic accident expression "fendor-bendor", designed by Olaf Wit, allows you to be ready for the rain at all times.  It's intended for the rider who doesn't want their fender always mounted, but yet accessible when needed.  We have them available in both black and white versions here!



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