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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Redux Slingpack by Modern Industry
This is the new Redux Slingpack by Modern Industry, it’s a modern take on the classic backpack that’s been designed specifically for motorcyclists and cyclists…
Yamaha XS750 Custom
The Yamaha XS750 was produced from 1977 to 1979 before being replaced by the larger XS850, the model never saw the same production numbers…
The AXE Kevlar© Shirt by Crave
The AXE 2 by Crave is a shirt specifically designed for motorcyclists who need options other than a jacket for urban riding, it’s fully…
1974 Porsche 3.0 Carrera RSR
The Porsche 3.0 Carrera RSR is a car that dominated international GT racing in 1974 and 1975, it blew the competition out of…
Gasoline Caps
Gasoline Caps was formed in 2013 by Edwin Tofslie after a fly fishing trip to Montana, whilst standing out in the stream challenging trout to…
Car Crash: The DeLorean Story
The story of John DeLorean and his now infamous DeLorean Motor Corporation seems almost too Hollywood scripted to be even remotely plausible. The youngest…
Shelby Daytona Wallpaper
Personally, I think the Shelby Daytona is one of the most beautiful cars of all time. Its incredible history and rarity add to…
EVE – A Custom Honda SS by Bandit 9 Motorcycles
EVE is the latest design from Bandit 9 Motorcycles and will form the beginning of their new operation in Saigon. Anyone who’s ever been…
Omega Seamaster Bullhead
The Omega Seamaster Bullhead is an unusual offering from the famous Swiss watchmaker, it’s based on the now iconic 1969 Seamaster Bullhead and the two…
Icon 1000 Rouser Jeans
Motorcycle jeans have long been a bit of a compromise, they usually feature heavy gauge denim with Kevlar® panels stitched into the knees and…
Moto Guzzi Custom by Urban Motor
The Moto Guzzi California was originally co-designed by Moto Guzzi and the Los Angeles Police Department Traffic Division to be the department’s new…
Ducati Museum Walkthrough – Google Maps
If you’ve ever wanted to take a leisurely stroll through the Museo Ducati but have been limited by funds, geography, free time or all…