So why choose the brand new Tensile Aerosilk Plus 2 Disc Hubs. Quite apart from the stunningly good looks of these superb hubs and their incredible lightness , you have to consider the development work and prototype testing that has gone into their evolution. New techniques in anodising have led to this two tone colour effect on the delicate CNC machining. The hubs are simple and easy to maintain, coming apart with simple use of 2 - 5mm allen keys. Top quality silky smooth industrial sealed bearings by Takino (part of SKF Group) throughout, ensure that they remain smooth running and serviceable. Rear hub has four bearings and front hub has two.

For super rapid pick up we have added three extra pawls to the cassette body, staggered by a few degrees, so that instead of 36 engagement points per revolution, they have 72, giving almost instantaneous pick up and good positive ratchet sound. This also protects the pawls from the damaging hammer effects of low pick-ups.  This system is further improved by having individual springs on each pawl, unlike the cheaper system of an external spring holding all the pawls together. Thus if one pawl spring breaks the hub continues to operate with slightly reduced efficiency, rather than stopping working altogether.

We also listened to the current trends in the market and made the following changes to the design of the original Aerosilk Plus Hubs. The Rear hub can be quickly changed from a Standard 10mm Quick Release to a 12mm Through Axle Hub. The Front Hub can also be changed from a Standard Quick Release to a 15mm Through Axle. Either hub can be specified as a standard quick release or with the oversized through axles. The relevant parts to convert them from one to the other are also available to purchase separately.

So there we have it. Probably the most dazzling & good looking Disc hub set on the market, which are also amazingly tough, incredibly efficient, super light and are simple and easy to maintain.

 Finally, you are buying the ‘Luxury Limo’ of the all mountain hub market but you are only paying ‘Family Saloon Car’ prices. Yes, you would think that the price of such product development would make your eyes water, but our aim as always, is to produce top quality but affordable bicycle parts.

     Listen to this feedback from a recent purchaser.

‘Many thanks for your help in recent purchase of 29er wheels. Wheels not only look superb but really work well..have transformed my bike handling.’

 

Weights Rear Standard Quick Release        264 grams

               Rear 12mm Through Axle               259 grams

               Front Standard Quick Release       159 grams

               Front 15mm Through Axle              130 grams

The fabulous new ARAYA STRONGBOX RIMS are now in stock. Fully welded in 6061 alloy they are super strong but light and are one of the first new Araya BMX Rims in many years. We will shortly have some wheels built with these new rims. Watch the site.
Available initially in super gloss mirror anodised Black, they are 36 hole and will be offered as just rims or as fully built wheels with Araya coloured alloy nipples and Araya stainless steel spokes in natural, ED Black or powder coat White.. They will be built onto Tensile BMX hubs in Black, Red, Gold or Blue. As always with Tensile and Araya, they are top quality at very competitive prices.

Just a quick note to say that we upgraded the site yesterday and the SSL certificate has been modified. Apparently this change can take a few days to filter through on the system, so if you are wanting to buy, you may get a message about the site security being unsafe due to the certificate change. Just to let you know it is still perfectly safe to continue, but bear in mind that if you feel uncomfortable about this, many of our own products are also available through our direct Websites as listed below.
www.tensile.net
www.unofix.com
www.araya.co.uk
www.conspiracybikes.com
www.guessbikes.com
Thanks
Mike

My name is Mike Poyzer and I operate the broad based bicycle business known as the Super Cycles Group. I have started this blog to try and keep you abreast of the development of our operation and in particular, this website and several others which we are constructing. For some time now our main business has been known as Rock and Roll Bikes and as well as this website we run a 'proper' bricks and mortar bicycle shop under the same name, at 45 - 47, Carlton Road, Nottingham. NG3 2DN. We own various Rock'n'Roll domains which all point to this website. Our old website ran under the name of www.rocknrollbikes.com but we are now running that down in conjunction with building this new one. Eventually, that domain name will be pointed at this site instead. 
In addition to this we run a Cafe known as Bonkers on the front of the building and a BMX/Skate Park at the rear. We own several brands in the cycle industry distributing product all over the world, including Tensile, Araya, Conspiracy, Guess, Unofix and DDG.
I am 66 years old and have spent 50 years in the cycle business starting as an apprentice at Raleigh in 1964. I am not a 'Techie' but can just about handle the development of this site. Please forgive my ramblings, but I will try and bring as much news as I can on our business growth and development.
Please feel free to ask any questions and I will do my best to answer them.