Charlie Solomon has been appointed by Chicken CycleKit to lead on custom apparel at the Leighton Buzzard-based distributor. Solomon will be taking on all things custom apparel at the business, with a focus on promoting the Made in Italy Alé range. A keen road cyclist himself, Solomon is eager to …
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Despite challenging market conditions for the industry, Chicken CycleKit are investing back into the company by adding a new third warehouse on site. This addition will increase the overall size of the business premises by an extra 50%. Increasing the footprint of the building allows the distributor to grow the …
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Chicken CycleKit has been announced as the exclusive UK distributor for German bicycle component brand Thun. The Leighton Buzzard-based distributor says the partnership will bring “many benefits” to its client base. Thun is best known for producing bottom brackets reinforced with strong thermoplastic carbon composites meaning they can be fitted …
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Basso has launched a new Volta e-bike, directly inspired by the brand’s Palta II gravel model. The carbon Volta is designed to handle road, all-road and gravel, thanks to a Polini E-P3+ powertrain that delivers 75Nm of torque and 250W of power. A Polini 500Wh battery, fully integrated in the …
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To support the launch of the new Campagnolo wireless groupset, Chicken Cyclekit is offering their dealer network the complete support and technical expertise at the home of Campagnolo in the UK. The distributor will be offering its customers Campagnolo training hosted at Chicken Cyclekit headquarters, as well as locations across …
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Knipex, a leading manufacturer of hand tools, has announced its entry into the UK cycling market with Chicken CycleKit. The Knipex cycling product range includes the pliers wrench, made for gripping, bending and cutting, the high leverage diagonal cutters which is suitable for cutting brake and gear cable housing, the …
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Chicken CycleKit has today announced that it’s been appointed UK distributor for Italian clothing brand Alé. The brand adds a premium clothing option to Chicken CycleKit’s portfolio to sit alongside its many other world brands. Mike Catlin, commercial director of Chicken CycleKit, said: “Alé is exactly the sort of brand …
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Chicken CycleKit has announced that it has become the exclusive home of the Zéfal brand in the UK. Zéfal has been manufacturing a complete range of products in France since 1880, and is looking to become the leading accessories brand in the UK. The brand was previously also distributed by …
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DMT has announced this year’s Giro d’Italia collaboration shoe. With pink and black flashes of colour combined with silver boa dials, and a Giro d’Italia logo, these shoes “are an elegant head-turner”, said the brand. DMT is continuing its sponsorship of World Tour Team UAE Emirates this season, and the …
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Chicken Cyclekit has welcomed Limar Helmets into its family of brands, adding the globally recognised name into its portfolio from 1st March. With 30 years of designing and manufacturing the world’s lightest helmet range, Limar strives to be at the forefront of performance, comfort and safety in helmet design, ensuring …
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