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AMBA
Unit 42a, The Old Mill Industrial Estate, Stoke Canon, Exeter EX5 4RJ
Tel: 01392 840030
Fax: 01392 841868
SANDOWN: X2
HARROGATE: X3
Amba Marketing is a specialist wholesaler providing high-end, European-sourced accessories for the family, commuting and touring markets. We offer excellent margins and a 95% plus stock holding. Exclusive brands include Busch & Muller dynamo and battery lighting systems and mirrors; Bobike childrens seats; Amba printed water bottles; SL pannier racks; Simson puncture repair kits and tools.
Water bottles: New for 2003, a wide neck. Available in a variety of colours. Available printed or unprinted.
Axa-Basta: Dutch manufacturer of quality cable, shackle and horseshoe locks. A full replacement service available for consumers losing their keys. Tested to the highest standards.
Busch and Muller: Leading European manufacturer of high-end dynamos and lighting. 6V and 12V systems available. Also manufactures battery lights and mirrors. A wide range of spares and accessories are also available.
Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co KG: German supplier of a comprehensive range of comfort handlebars, foam grips, adjustable stems, both quill and ahead, pedals, seat-posts, bottle cages, bar-ends etc.
Association of Cycle Traders
31a High Street, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1XN
Tel: 01892 526081
Fax: 01892 544278
SANDOWN: G1a
HARROGATE: X25
ACT has a vibrant range of business services for the IBD, including Cycle Claims Management, shop insurance, HSBC credit card rates and consumer credit. ACT represents IBD’s to UK Government and Brussels and pro-actively supports the independent retailers through Bike Week. Visit the ACT stand and find out how we can help you in your business.
Autoculture Distribution
45-47 Crawley Down Road, Felbridge, West Sussex RH19 2PP
Tel: 01342 321 596
Fax: 01342 300 283
SANDOWN: B2
HARROGATE: Not attending
Aylesbury Training Group
Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, Bucks HP19 8DN
Tel: 01296 481818
Fax: 01296 437391
http://www.atg-cyclemechanics.co.uk
SANDOWN: G1
HARROGATE: X27
Bertoni – Scooteria
23 McKinley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH4 8AG
Tel: 01202 540044
Fax: 01202 540545
SANDOWN: D2b
HARROGATE: Not attending
Bicycle Association
Starley House, Eaton Road, Coventry CV1 2FH
Tel: 02476 553838
Fax:02476 228366
patricia@bicycle-association.org.uk
SANDOWN: tbc
Big Small Company, The
(Shock Treatment)
88 Charminster Road, Charminster, Bournemouth BH8 8UE
Tel: 01202 319533
Fax:01202 319533
SANDOWN: H2b
HARROGATE: A1
The Big Small Co. ltd. t/a Shock Treatment will be displaying electric scooters, trails bikes, folding bikes, disabled buggies, hand-cleaners, gloves, workshop wset-and-dry vacuum cleaner and last but not least a 50cc moped.
Bohle UK Ltd
Unit 113, Condover Industrial Estate, Shrewsbury SY5 7AH
Tel: 01743 874496
Fax: 01743 873018
SANDOWN: G2
HARROGATE: X35
Bohle Uk is the sole distributor of the Schwalbe brand of tyres in the UK. Schwalbe tyres are the first choice for the discerning cyclist who appreciates high quality and high performance. Famous for the world renowned Marathon touring tyres with Kevlar puncture protection and the new 22S rubber compound for even higher mileage and better all-round grip. The MTB range has been increased to cover all aspects of "off-road" use and for the second year running are the chosen tyre by the MBUK/Scott Team. The road racing line-up now has a completely new range of Stelvio competition tyres.
Breeze Cycles
101 Keyhaven Road, Milford on Sea, Lymington, Hampshire SO41 0TF
Tel: 01590 643766
Fax: 01590 643766
SANDOWN: B1c
HARROGATE: Not attending
Bikers dream Mini Foot pump. The World’s smallest and lightest foot pump. MBUK magazine gave this excellent pump a 4 out of 5 rating (November 2002) with the verdict: we’ll be adding this one to our toolkit. The Bikers dream is unique. It sells extremely well and offers good profit margins to its IBD stockists. Surprise and delight your customers with this extraordinary product from Germany.
Brompton Bicycle Ltd
Kew Bridge Distribution Centre
Lionel Road South
Brentford
Middlesex
TW8 9QR
Tel: 020 8 232 8484
Fax: 0208 232 8181
SANDOWN: D2
HARROGATE: E1a
Aurora Chainless Bike Company Ltd.
Crown House, 13 West Moreland Street, Harrogate HG1 5AY
Tel: 01423 562497
SANDOWN: Not attending
HARROGATE:A2d
Aurora Bikes: the Chainless Bike Company are a British-based company specialising in the production and sale of shaft-driven bikes. What makes these bicycles most remarkable is that they have no chains! They are powered by shaft-drive. The modern-day cyclist requires more durability, economy and safety.
Clark’s Cycle Systems
St Clements Road, Nechells, Birmingham B7 5AE
Tel: 07740 109760
Fax: 0121 328 4953
SANDOWN: X29
HARROGATE: X30
World class manufacturer of cycle cables for over 50 years, now manufacturing complete brake systems (mechanical and hydraulic) plus brake shoes and disc pads with innovation
Cybertill Ltd
Lakeside Building, Alexandra Park, Prescot Road, St. Helens WA10 3TP
Tel: 01744 692900
Fax: 01744 692461
SANDOWN: X1
HARROGATE: X1
cybertill is a revolutionary concept in retail technology which for the first time ever combines Electronic Point of Sale (EPoS) and e-commerce functionality giving the cycle retailer increased efficiency, improved accessibility and significant cost savings.
Cycle Citi Corporation Ltd
Unit 13, Llandegai Ind Est, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 4YH
Tel: 0800 389 8658
SANDOWN: X20
HARROGATE: X6
Cycle Citi, British manufacturers, proudly present a range of competitivly priced cycles under their own dedicated I.B.D. brands – Skeddadle (All Terrain Bikes), Syncrony (Mountain Bikes) and Armadillo (Folding Bikes) together with the quality, high end German brand Corratec. Come and speak to Wayne Clarke, Ian Greenhalgh and Steve Brook.
Dahon/Cyclemotion Ltd
Lodge Road, Staplehurst, Kent TN12 0QW
Tel: 01580 890007
Fax: 01580 892 852
SANDOWN: X5
HARROGATE: X5
Dahon Folding Bikes have some really amazing new models for 2003. The Dahon range of 11 models includes the new Aluminium 20" Vitesse with 3 speed at just £299.99 and the new 16" Aluminium Presto 3-speed at £349.99. Also on show will be the new 2003 26" Dahon Zero-G & Matrix folding Mountain Bikes at £949.99 and £449.99. If you have not looked at Dahon’s recently, you will be amazed at how advanced their designs are and how competitively priced.
Dawes Cycles
1 Oxleasow Road, East Moons Moat, Redditch, Worcs. B98 0RD
Tel: 01527 513880
FAX: 01527 513883
SANDOWN: X25a
HARROGATE: AA1
E-Scoot UK
#701 2-10-4 Nishi Azabu,
Minato-Ku, Japan
Tel: 81 9002051362
Fax: 81 3 34071430
SANDOWN: D2a
HARROGATE: Not attending
East Coast Distribution
102 Bridge Street, Deeping St James, Peterborough PE6 8EH
Tel: 01778 342207
Fax: 01778 347111
SANDOWN: F2
HARROGATE: F1
eGO Vehicles (UK) Ltd.
12 Manfield Park Estate, Guildford Road, Cranleigh, Surrey GU6 8PT
Tel: 01483 272222
SANDOWN: X21
HARROGATE: Not attending
The stunning eGO electric cycle is easier to ride than a bicycle. It accelerates powerfully and silently to 23 mph. It covers over 20 miles per charge. Hills are no problem. On the road £ 1399 plus insurance
Endura
16 Grange Road, Houston Ind Est, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 5EG
Tel: 01506 497749
Fax: 01506 497750
SANDOWN: C2
HARROGATE: C1
Endura are enjoying continuous success with their innovative range of
cycling clothing. Supplying technical garments with close detail to quality,
performance and comfort at highly competitive prices. Look our for exciting new fabrics, trims and pads!
Extra (UK) Ltd
12 Menelik Road, London
NW2 3RP
Tel: 020 7267 0440
Fax: 0207 267 0191
SANDOWN: E1
HARROGATE: D1
All the latest products from several market leading brands: Topeak, Easton, Truvativ, Hutchinson, Hydrapak, Cane Creek, Connex, Selle Royal and more.
Giant UK
1st Floor, Boland House, Nottingham South Ind. Estate, Ruddington Lane, Wilford, Nottingham NG11 7EP
Tel: 0115 977 5900
Fax: 0115 9 817850
http://www.uk.giant-bicycles.com
SANDOWN: A1
HARROGATE: B2
WE LISTENED TO OUR DEALERS AND NOW WE DELIVER. Giant and their dealers have come a long way in the last 15 years and over that time Giant has always tried to deliver what the customer wants. For the March shows we aim to help this relationship further by introducing a number of new models early in time for the peak selling season also a range of BMX’s and more kids bikes. The names are snappier the bikes are still best value and most importantly they are just for you the Independent Bike Dealer….
Gill International
Manor House Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 1LR
Tel: 0115 946 7018
Fax: 0115 946 5150
SANDOWN: B1a
HARROGATE: A1a
Gill will be previewing their exciting new 2003 waterproof range incorporating a new classification system for riding. Introducing Race, Performance and Active categories, Gill have used some of the most advanced breathable and waterproof fabrics available and designed garments to suit the different riding intensities”.
Greyville Enterprises Ltd
20/21 Europa Way, Britannia Enterprise Park, Lichfield, Staffs WS14 9TZ
Tel: 01543 251328
Fax: 01543 256260
SANDOWN: G5
HARROGATE: H1a
Greyville’s 2003 Trade Catalogue, at 92 pages, is their biggest ever. With full information on core brands such as BBB, Woodman, Suntour and Rixen Kaul, plus 4 new brands introduced since November (Lazer, Pedro’s, San Marco And Swagman Racks), this is an indispensible tool for every bike retailer.
Hope Technology
Hope Mill, Skipton Road, Barnoldwicks, Lancs BB18 6EN
Tel: 01282 851200
Fax: 01282 851201
SANDOWN: X3
HARROGATE: X4
Hot Lines
PO Box 9, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 6PJ
Tel: 01208 821775
Fax: 01208 821776
SANDOWN: G4
HARROGATE: B1
Still the leading UK supplier of cutting edge mountain bike components. All the latest hot products from Azonic, Foes, Hayes, MRP, Romic, Stratos
and Stendec.
Hot Wheels International
1143/1145 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 7BW
Tel: 01202 424945
Fax: 01202 424602
SANDOWN: J2
HARROGATE: F2
Ison Distribution
The Maltings Warehouse, Prospect Row, Cambridge CB1 1DU
Tel: 01223 213800
Fax: 01223 568361
http://www.ison-distribution.com
SANDOWN: E2a
HARROGATE: E2
Take a few minutes to stop at the Ison stand…. you’ll find many NEW exciting products with great margin and high demand. New TSG helmet designs, Uvex Helmets and Glasses, White Bros 2003 forks, Gusset chainwheels, bars, rims, wheels… Halo SAS rims and New Halo Mercury road wheelsets, New Surly, New Salsa, New Dr Jekyll frames with ADS….Remember… Ison Distribution is a whole lot more than JUST another supplier to your business….
K & S Cycle & Electrical Co.
Unit 7, Sproughton Business Park, Farthing Road, Ipswich IP1 5AP
Tel: 01473 464206
Fax: 01473 464269
SANDOWN: X26
HARROGATE: X29
K. & S. CYCLES stand is well worth visiting as we have many new lines for the cycle trade, and new products which can diversify you, to welcome more public into your shops.
Lyon Equipment
Rise Hill Mill, Dent, Sedbergh, Cumbria LA10 5QL
Tel: 01539 625493
Fax: 015396 25454
SANDOWN: F1a
HARROGATE: G1
Ortlieb over the past decade have excelled in the manufacturing of high quality waterproof carrying systems, be it cycle panniers, dry bags or the famous map case. This year is no exception – They have taken the cycle pannier one step further with the all new Bike Tourer and Travel Set, offering a classic waterproof storage system for extended touring. Add this to existing pannier range and much more besides for 2003, Ortlieb is a ‘must see’ this year for any cycling enthusiast.
Magura
Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co, Stuttgarter Strasse 48, Bad Urach D-72574 Germany
Tel: 49 7125 153 239
Fax: 49 7125 153 245
SANDOWN:X11
HARROGATE:C1a
Marples Imports
Unit 1 Cookes Industrial Estate, Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd
LL48 6LT
Tel: 01766 771073
Fax: 01766 770840
SANDOWN: X22
HARROGATE: X34
Marples Imports are bringing to the show something new to the UK, in the shape of Argon 18 bikes. A brand conceived by none other than Gervais Rioux, Canadian Champion and Olympic athlete. Despite the fact that Argon 18 Bikes have been in production since the early 80’s in Eastern Canada, not many people know about this product here in the UK…Marples Imports wish to change that in 2003!
Mission Cycles
PO Box 273, Tonbridge, Kent
TN12 9PP
Tel: 01732 849666
Fax: 01732 875415
http://www.missioncycles.co.uk
SANDOWN: G1b
HARROGATE: X24
Having been established since 1984 MISSION have become a premier supplier of accessories to the cycle industry. As well as a major importer of specialist cycle equipment. Our growing portfolio includes a wide range of niche products from: Unicycles, trailer bikes, child carriers, cargo trailers. Trikes ideal for special needs and Tandems. We are also a market leader within the trials scene with excellent range of trials bikes and accessories. We pride ourselves on supplying new and innovative products to an ever-changing market.
Moore Large & Co Accessories
Grampian Buildings, Sinfin Lane, Derby DE2 9GP
Tel: 01332 271515
Fax: 01332 271479
SANDOWN: X34
HARROGATE: X14
Moore Large & Co Ltd
Grampian Buildings, Sinfin Lane, Derby DE24 9GL
Tel: 01332 274200
Fax: 01332 270635
SANDOWN: A2
HARROGATE: G2
Inviting existing and new customers to view and discuss our vast selection of bicycle and accessory brands featuring,: SCHWINN – Key models from the IBD exclusive American brand of family, fun and fitness bikes. BARRACUDA – Present 2003 line-up of hard tail, dual suspension and recreational bikes. EMMELLE – Selected models from a complete new range for 2003. Stylish Italian road bikes from FAUSTO COPPI. MAGNUM LOCKS – New packaging and features. CILOSPORT – Comp-uters and heart rate monitors. JAGWIRE – Cables and tools. VP pedals, VELO saddles, SPOKEY JOE recreational products. Excellent margins plus special display incentives across all brands.
Muddy Fox U K Ltd
c/o Universal Cycles plc, Festival Leisure Park, Basildon, Essex SS14 3WB
Tel: 01268 247000
Fax: 01268 247047
HARROGATE: AA2
Orbit Cycles
Unit 18/19 City Road Trading Estate, 295 City Road, Sheffield S2 5HH
Tel: 01142 756567
Fax: 01142 701016
SANDOWN: X12
HARROGATE: X23
In 2002 we more than doubled our tandem sales. In 2002 our trailer sales rose 35%. Whatever we’re doing, it seems to be working. For 2003 we have new tandems and new trailers. Our new City trailer has a retail price of just £80. We also have new bike models, for Audax and City use – The Helium and Orion. We are also distributing the Pitlock range of anti-theft wheel skewers, rrp from £20-£38. We can also give immediate delivery on many models.
Oxford Products
Station Industrial Estate, Kiddlington, Oxford OX5 1JD
Tel: 01865 852000
Fax: 01865 841500
SANDOWN: X9
HARROGATE: X38
Padded Cell Ltd.
Unit 5 Reynard Business Park, Windmill Road, Brentford, Middx TW8 9LY
Tel: 020 8568 9943
Fax: 020 8847 4422
SANDOWN: X24
HARROGATE: X36
Visit the cell to view the complete range of Odyssey BMX components, now available from one exclusive supplier. General Manager Mark Malone and Sales Monkey James Hitchcox are both on the stand, so come and say hello and look at our goodies.
Park Life
Unit F Butterick Building, New Lane, Havant, Hants PO9 2ND
Tel: 023 92 475895
SANDOWN: X25
HARROGATE: X28
Parkers of Bolton
Shiffnall House, Shiffnall Street, Bolton BL2 1BZ
Tel: 01204 531323
SANDOWN: X18
HARROGATE: A2c
Pendle Engineering
Unit 6 Pendle Industrial Est., Southfield Street, Nelson BB9 0LD
Tel: 01282 699555
Fax: 01282 612904
SANDOWN: Not attending
HARROGATE: A2
Polaris Apparel
Bolsover Enterprise Park, Station Road, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6BH
Tel: 01246 240218
http://www.polaris-apparel.co.uk
SANDOWN: F2a
HARROGATE: Not attending
RBC (Roof Box Co.)
Unit 1A Toll Bar Estate
Sedbergh
Cumbria
LA10 5HA
Tel: 08700 766326
Fax: 015396 21886
SANDOWN: C1
HARROGATE: X7
Raw Experience
34 Dryden Road, Bilston Glen Industrial Estate, Loanhead, Edinburgh EH20 9LZ
Tel: 0131 440 2010
Fax: 0131 440 6790
SANDOWN: E1a
HARROGATE: D1a
Reece Cycles plc
100 Alcester Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B12 0QB
Tel: 0121 622 0180
Fax: 0121 666 7225
SANDOWN: H1
HARROGATE: H2
S J R ASSOCIATES
PO Box 51, Romford, Essex
RM2 6BQ
Tel: 01708 738584
Fax: 01708 738586
SANDOWN: B1
HARROGATE: F1a
S.J.R. Associates have been offering nylon bearing character cycles to the toy trade for the last 7 years and are now offering full ball bearing character bikes to the cycle specialists. Characters currently available Fisher Price, Action Man, Power Rangers, Transformers and Funky Friends. S.J.R. are also offering for the first time in the U.K. the Koolcachet 36V injected aluminium folding cycle with a range of 24-27 miles and speed of 14 m.p.h. Also new for 2003 is one of the most competitively priced 12V scooters in the market. If you want to increase your margins visit us at the cycle show at Sandown or Harrogate.
Saracen Cycles Ltd
Saracen House, Harriott Drive, Heathcote Industrial Estate, Warwick CV34 6TS
Tel: 01926 338427
Fax: 01926 437701
SANDOWN: J1
HARROGATE: C2
Shelly UK (Puky)
Shelly House, South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon EX20 2LA
Tel: 01837 840 005
Fax: 01837 840 385
SANDOWN: H2
HARROGATE: H1
Silverfish UK
Units 95-96 Christian Mill, Tamerton Foliot Road, Crownhill, Plymouth, Devon PL6 5DSTel: 01752 313253
Fax: 01752 313257
SANDOWN: F1
HARROGATE: E1
Delivering the hardware and software that reviewers and riders are
raving about, with the marketing support, service, availability and margins
that you need, has made Silverfish UK one of the fastest growing UK specialist
importers. With the World’s best equipment from Race Face (componentry and
clothing), Cove (bikes) SDG (saddles), Rock’n’Roll (lubes) and Roach (armour and apparel), you can serve the most demanding customers with total confidence
every time. See it. Stock it. Sell it. Simple.
Solent (UK) LTD.
Unit 9 Clarence Wharf Ind. Estate, Mumby Road, Gosport PO12 1AJ
Tel: 02392 521912
Fax: 02392 522625
SANDOWN: E2
HARROGATE: E2a
In attendance Peter Nisbet, Neil Moran, Paul Edwards, Graham Harman, Dan Jones, John Styles and Roy Hunt. Solent (UK) Ltd will display the new frames from top American maker Mountain Cycle. Other brands on show: Marzocchi Bomber forks including the awesome Super Monster T,Club Roost XS Freeride and XC frames,NOKIAN tyres for all disciplines, FSA headsets cranks and the new carbon road range, Formula disk brakes including the SL the lightest brake in the world,FIR carbon wheels and aluminium rims, Titec seatposts, stems and saddles and all new muscle matrix carbon products.
Tiger Cycles Ltd
St.John’s Rectory
Mansfield Place
Moffat
DG10 9DS
Tel: 01683 220809
Fax: 01683 220837
SANDOWN: H2a
HARROGATE: Not attending
Tireflys
3368 Parkchester Square #201, Orlando, Florida FL 32830
Tel: 00 1 407313 4703
Fax: 001 407313 4706
SANDOWN: X10
HARROGATE: Not attending
Upgrade Bikes Ltd.
Unit 6a Golding Barn Estate, Henfield Road, Small Dole, West Sussex BN5 9XH
Tel: 01903 816333
Fax: 01903 816855
SANDOWN: X6
HARROGATE: X33
Now in our 9th year Upgrade is well established as a cycle parts distributor with an ever growing portfolio of brands & products that sell! Over the last 12 months our product range has expanded with more products, more brands & more stock than ever before – so we should be able to supply you what you want & just as importantly – when you want it. On our stand you will find helpful friendly staff & the latest offerings along with some tried & tested favourites from; DMR, KINESIS, OVAL, DIRTYHABIT, RELUCTANT, PERV & UPGRADE. We will also have the brand new Upgrade Dealer Catalogue 2003/4, please stop by & collect a copy (or 2), we know that you will find it a helpful source of information & an aid to generating more business on your shop floor.
UVEX
SANDOWN: E2a
HARROGATE: E2
Come and meet Heidi, talk to us about helmets made using Bayer super material
‘Makrolon’. Great price points, Excellent dealer margins, German made quality and safety, Dial-a-fit adjustable sizing, comprehensive range from kiddies to competition racing Plus… just for the fun of it … see if you can break a Uvex sunglasses lens made from Bayer Makrolon material…. you’ll soon realise how good Uvex products are! Now in stock at Ison Distribution… tel: 01223 213800
Weldtite Products Ltd
Unit 9 Harrier Road, Humber Bridge Industrial Estate, Barton on Humber DN18 5PR
Tel: 01652 660000
Fax: 01652 660066
SANDOWN: X31
HARROGATE: X31
In addition to their wide range of repair and maintenance accessories, the Company will be showing a series of innovative new items which include:-
* TF2 Plus – a newly packaged addition to the market-leading TF2 lubricant line
* Jet Valve Mk II – Co2 inflator suitable for instant inflation of all valve types
* New Service Centre – outstanding display system that incorporates Weldtite’s newest items.
* Cyclo Pro-series new remover system, both loose pack and boxed set, for BB’s, freewheel and lockring removers
* Cyclus tools – a dramatic new range of workshop and garage tools
* Barbie & Dennis the Menace – more introductions for these popular and profitable character licensed accessories
PLUS – a 10% discount off all Cure-C-Cure prices, and an introductory promotion for new Weldtite ‘300 Club’ retail members.
Wind Wave, see Solent
Zwei Plus Zwei
Bismarck Strasse 56-62 BISMARCKSTR 56 – 62, 50672, Koln, Germany
Tel: 00 49 2219514700
Fax: 004922195147020
SANDOWN: X2a
HARROGATE: X2
Two wheels on a bike plus two on a trailer – our company’s name puts into words what we have been specialising in for the last ten years: Transport systems on wheels. High-quality and technically safe children’s bicycle trailers, multi-functional child transport systems, transport trailers and tandems give you the freedom on being on the move without a car. Zwei plus zwei – our products. In our 2003 programme are the following three lines: Chariot CTS (Child Transport Systems), the innovative child’s bicycle trailer Croozer and the robust and reliable Kiddy Van.
