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Ben's Cycle's Black Friday Sale!
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Cyber Monday Sale!
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New Publication: 101 Things to do in Milwaukee Parks - Barbara Ali
Looking for something to do in Milwaukee's parks? Pick up a copy of Barbara's new book featuring 101 things to do in one of our many parks. One of the activities listed in Washington Park is bike polo! Also, a great holiday gift idea.
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New Product In Stock: HED Belgium Road Rim 700c
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Now in Stock: DZR Marco Bike Polo SPD Shoe
We now have the DZR Marco polo specific bike shoe in stock! Head over to Benscycle.com to scoop up a pair.
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Milwaukee Bicycle Co. Frames in Production
Our painter has been very busy lately! Head over to Ben's Cycle to start your own Milwaukee Bicycle Co. build.
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Video: Impressive Trials Riding on Old English Cruiser
Be prepared to chuckle at your computer monitor while watching this video.
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SRAM Road Hydraulic Brake Recall - STOP USE
UPDATE: SRAM Road Hydraulic Brake Recall – STOP USE IMMEDIATELY
On November 4th SRAM identified and announced a technical issue with respect to a narrow production range of its RED 22 and S-700 Hydraulic Road Brakes. At that time, it was described as a performance and safety concern with no reported failures in the field.
It has recently come to our attention that during last weekend’s Cyclocross racing in the US, in sub freezing temperatures, several failures were reported. In these conditions the master cylinder seals failed to hold pressure resulting in abrupt loss of brake power, and an inability to stop the bike. These failures are related to product that is outside the originally stated date code range and unrelated to the original failure mode. No injuries have been reported to date.
As a result of this new finding, SRAM requests that anyone who has a bike equipped with SRAM Hydraulic Disc or Hydraulic Rim Brakes stop using the bike immediately. All products shipped to date, and currently in the market or in inventory will be recalled.
Further, we are asking our Bike Brand customers, OE factories, Distributors and Dealers to cease all sales and shipments of SRAM RED 22 and S-700 Hydraulic Road Brakes. A total of approximately 19,000 brake systems have been shipped to date into the global market.
Quarantine efforts currently underway with Factories, Bike Brands, and Distributors will be broadened to include all Dealers with inventory on bikes, or as Aftermarket product. Additional information related to timing and replacement of product will be forthcoming.
As originally announced we have reported this issue to the US CPSC and will be cooperating with the agency to announce a Safety Recall. We will also be contacting and working closely with appropriate like agencies in Europe and globally.
SRAM engineering and manufacturing is committed to the highest Quality standards. On behalf of all employees at SRAM we apologize for the business disruption to our customers business and to the individuals who have placed their trust in our products.
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New Build: Rainbow Sparkle Polo Bruiser
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New Product In Stock: HED Big Deal / Salsa Mukluk Carbon Fat Bike Wheelset
Are you a serious fat biker? Or, do you want to lighten up your current rig? Then, these are the wheels you need! In stock now and ready to ship immediately.
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Wisconsin Bike Fed: Winter Commuting Tricks
Click the link here or the photo above to get some very useful tricks of the road from our expert commuter Dave Schlabowske, who currently works as the deputy director of the Bicycle Fed of Wisconsin and has been commuting on his bicycle for many many years.
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Video: DIY Presta to Schrader Valve Adapter
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New Products in Stock: Crank Brothers Speedier Tire Levers
The Crank Brothers Speedier is the only tire lever that will save your knuckles from spoke punishment, and because of that you're able to grab a hold of the lever with confidence; which gives you more leverage for easier removal/install. The Speedier also features a special lip that makes for quicker bead install too!
Head over to our online store to read more information about this lever and scoop a pair of these up!
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Ebay Spotlight: Vintage Raleigh Locking Fork
This preserved locking fork is currently up for auction now through January 23rd over in our Ebay store.
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New Product in Stock: Nitto Cycling Cap
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Bike Rumor interviews Central Wisconsin Offroad Cycling Coalition(Snow Biking)
Click the link to read the entire interview and find out how Wisconsin is leading the snow biking trend.
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Milwaukee-bred Beavers Featured in GQ
2013 world bike polo champions, The Beavers, were just spotlighted in a feature article in GQ magazine. As many of you know, The Beavers' Eric Kremin was a bike mechanic in our shop for a number of years until relocating to San Fran last spring. Milwaukee Bicycle Co. has been a longtime sponsor of the Milwaukee-rooted team and we couldn't be prouder of The Beavers' accomplishments and continued dedication to the sport of bike polo.
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New Product In Stock: Brooks MT21 Multi-Tool Kit
Everyone knows Brooks is known for their saddles, but who know they could make such useful multi-tool. This would make an excellent tool for touring as it has every possible tool you would need, and even a brooks saddle spanner. It also features a leather wrap that ensure the tools stay in place, and it's available in three colors; black, brown and ochre(shown in photo). Head over to benscycle.com to get one.
7 Allen Keys / Hex Wrenches: #2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8
3 Screwdrivers:
-Small Flat Head Screwdriver
-Phillips Screwdriver #2 (Medium Head)
-Phillips Screwdriver #1 (Small Head)
3 Torx Wrenches: T10, T20, T25
4 Spoke Wrenches: #0, 1, 2, 3
1 Chain Tool
1 Bottle Opener
1 Spanner for Brooks Saddles
1 Knife
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View This: How Velocity Bicycle Rims are Made
Velocity Rims have been a very popular choice for cyclists and for good reason, because they are the USA made. They offer a variety of styles of rims specific to mtb, road, bmx, cyclocross, touring and even bike polo. They're distributing warehouse is located a hob, skip and a jump over lake Michigan from us, which allows Ben's Cycle to offer super fast delivery and availability.
Head over to our web store and take a look at our selection! If you don't see the exact rim you're looking for, then let us know and we'll get it for you.
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Aunt Builds Diorama Bike Shop
These photos were recently posted on reddit.com of a model bike shop made by someone's aunt for a Christmas present. The model bikes and parts are made by Pedal Mafia Pedal ID and were purchased from Ben's Cycle.com!
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