Effective from Thursday, February 1, 2024, ABUS, the German manufacturer of locks and helmets, will be available from two new UK distribution partners – Upgrade Bikes, and Bob Elliot – as well as directly from ABUS UK. The move follows significant recent investment by ABUS in the UK. In early …
Read More »‘We don’t try to tie dealers into large buy-ins’: Distributor focus with Bob Elliot Co
There’s a saying that goes “the more things change, the more they stay the same” and that sentiment could be applied to Bob Elliot Co. In recent years the business has expanded significantly but its roots from 1985 remain firmly in place. “We are still family run, with Bob still …
Read More »Bob Elliot & Co on its in-house wheel brand, KX Wheels: ‘Our wheels are manufactured and priced to help replace the every-day wheel through repairs or upgrades’
Rebecca Morley visits Bob Elliot & Co in Lancashire to find out more about the distributor’s in-house wheel brand, KX Wheels
Read More »Zéfal issues voluntary recall of Little Z bicycle bottles for children
Zéfal has issued a voluntary recall of its Little Z bicycle bottles for children. The brand has identified that some of its bicycle bottles for children do not always meet its high quality and safety standards. “Tests show that in rare cases the push-pull valve may detach too easily,” a …
Read More »Bob Elliot & Co director Paul Elliot: ‘We model our business on supplying the best solutions for the IBD’
BikeBiz catches up with several distributors to reflect on a bizarre yet successful period for the cycling industry. Today, we hear from Paul Elliot, director, Bob Elliot & Co
Read More »BikeBiz Awards: Vote now for the distributor awards
Following the commencement of the voting process for the BikeBiz Awards 2021 in association with Tannus Tyres, we’ll be highlighting each and every finalist from our list of expertly-curated accolades. The final decision will be placed in the hands of those that know best – professionals that work within the industry day …
Read More »Shortlist revealed for BikeBiz Awards 2021
BikeBiz has carefully sifted through the nominations for the BikeBiz Awards 2021 in association with Tannus Tyres and we can now reveal who has made it into the shortlist. The final decision will be placed in the hands of those that know best – professionals that work within the industry …
Read More »KOM Cycling signs deal with Bob Elliot & Co for UK distribution
KOM Cycling has signed a deal with Bob Elliot & Co for UK distribution. The UK will have access to all KOM indoor/outdoor cycling accessories through the partnership. The range is set to be available from November, and the KOM team said it is confident that Elliot’s group will make …
Read More »The Year in Review: Bob Elliot
BikeBiz catches up with seven UK distributors to reflect on a bizarre yet successful period for the cycling industry
Read More »Bob Elliot’s new KranX brand now in stock
KranX, Bob Elliot’s new in-house brand, is now available to UK dealers, with pedals expected to arrive next month. The new brand has been developed specifically with the IBD in mind and will initially cater to three sectors: tools, pedals and finishing kit. It will offer “self-selling” packaging, providing customers …
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