Bianchi: 125 years of cycling excellence

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Ben

Here at Budget Bicycle Center, we have always embraced history. We love looking back at the development of bicycle technology and where it will take us into the future. While we have the pleasure of working with several companies with a great and storied history, none is so respite with heritage, palmarès, and innovation as Bianchi.

c.1915 American Crescent Bicycle

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Ben

Western Wheel Works was founded in Chicago around 1890 by Chicago Immigrant Adolf Shoeninger. His mass production practices learned from Albert Agustus Pope and Columbia bicycles helped Wheel Works keep costs down and profits high.

Winter Bike Riding | Tips & Tricks

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Ben

Winter. The season of snow, ice, wind, visible breath, and numb fingers. For many, this is the time of year that bikes come inside and are pedaled on a trainer, or worse yet, simply hung up until the spring thaw. For some, its a time to cross-train on skis or snowshoes. For others, a time to pound out as many trainer miles as they can tolerate.