It's not often an engineer with the caliber of Benno Baenziger approaches the 'everyday bicycle' as his muse - most bicycle engineers are engaged in Tour De France bikes or adrenaline Mountain machines. But Benno is a cool guy. Originally from Germany, he knows the pleasure of riding a bike the way a German couple might go for a ride to talk about the day, or the way you might go out for a pedal to clear your mind. That means designing bikes that are engineered to feel smooth, plush, pleasurable, and still very quick on their feet (or wheels!).  

In a world of bikes where fun is always serious fun, the Benno bikes take engineering seriously so you can enjoy fun in its most simple and pure state. That's what riding is all about!

The Pneumatic Tire has come a long long way.

Only about four years ago, if you bought a bike with a wide tire it was guaranteed slow. Why? Because the added width created drag, but even more-so, the high air volume and low air pressure meant the ride was squishy and spongy. No longer!

The perfect tire would offer a good footprint for stability and higher pressure for efficiency. Thankfully, this tire has arrived! Today's wide tires inflate to a comfortable and quick 60PSI and offer a wide footprint that is courageous over streetcar tracks, and can also hop between gravel or concrete whenever your heart desires!

Because the Ballooner is made of aluminum it is very, very light and easy to ride longer distances or up hills.

But, isn't aluminum often considered to be a harsher ride? It's true. Aluminum does deliver a lot more road vibration up the frame and into the rider. But here again, the Ballooner tires come to the rescue! They soak up a ton of vibration while still remaining quick.

But, there's more going on with the Ballooner than just frame materials. A good bike is always about math. How do the various angles and lengths contribute to a great ride? The Ballooner sits like a Dutch bike but climbs like a mountain goat. It cruises like a luxury car but has the agility of a sports car. It sits safely above traffic yet has a balanced low centre of gravity.

Materials + math! Who knew a bike could be so serious and so fun?

Ready for the perfect afternoon? Hop on your bike and start exploring!

Have you stumbled on a steep hill? The 3x8 drivetrain can climb it easily. Has the wind shifted just enough to shift a cog or two? There are plenty of gears to find one that feels just right.

Whether up or down or whatever way the wind, the Ballooner D24 has a wide range of gears to ensure you can find your way to adventure and find your way home. With it's eight speeds and three settings (low, medium, high) you can always find the right gear to match your pedalling rhythm.