Articles that Ben has written have been covered on CNN, Popular Mechanics, Smithsonian Magazine, Road & Track Magazine, the official Pinterest blog, the official eBay Motors blog, BuzzFeed, Autoweek Magazine, Wired Magazine, Autoblog, Gear Patrol, Jalopnik, The Verge, and many more. Silodrome was founded by Ben back in 2010, in the years since the site has grown to become a world leader in the alternative and vintage motoring sector, with well over a million monthly readers from around the world and many hundreds of thousands of followers on social media.
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Triumph Tiger XC Special Edition
The 2014 Triumph Tiger XC Special Edition is a tweaked version of the 800cc Tiger XC, an off-road touring motorcycle that’s selling as fast…
Anchor Minimalist Wallet
This wallet from Jack Spade is perfect for those who like to avoid the Costanza-effect, it has 2 credit card compartments, a compartment for…
Harley-Davidson Drag Racer
Every now and then a bike comes along that I find strangely appealing, often I can’t quite put my finger on why I like…
Guardian Motorcycle Jeans by uglyBROS
The new uglyBROS Guardian motorcycle jeans are the summer version of the popular thermo-insulated Ton Up jeans. This new model is made from 12oz denim…
1989 Ferrari F1-89 Formula 1 Car
Car guys all have their own vehicle preferences and aspirations. One of the few aspirations shared by almost all car guys is to own…
Icon Navigator Portfolio
The Icon Navigator Portfolio is a carrying solution for those who need to travel frequently, it has pockets for passports, multiple currencies, documents and…
Kawasaki Z1
The Kawasaki Z1 is an extraordinary machine that very nearly never made it into production, Kawasaki was famous for their fire-breathing 2-strokes in the…
Biltwell Work Gloves
The new Biltwell Work Gloves are designed to evoke the style of the gloves used by motorcyclists in the 1960s and ’70s, each pair…
Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 Speedster by Reutter
The Porsche 356A Carrera 1500 Speedster is a car that was a revelation in its day, the exceedingly punchy and surprisingly reliable four-cam, air-cooled…
Military Duffle Bag by Whipping Post
The Military Duffle Bag by Whipping Post was inspired by the original duffle bags used by military personnel in conflicts throughout the 20th century….
Yamaha SR250 by Auto Fabrica
The Yamaha SR250 is the hardworking little brother of the inimitable SR400/SR500, many of the components are shared between the SR models making repairs…
Aether x Spidi Eclipse Motorcycle Jacket
The Aether x Spidi Eclipse Motorcycle Jacket is the result of a collaboration between two of the more interesting gear manufacturers in the motorcycle arena….