Raleigh becomes exclusive distributor for Saris, CycleOps and PowerTap
Raleigh has announced the exclusive addition of the Saris Group brands – PowerTap, Saris and CycleOps.
Quickly following the announcements of Bont and Supacaz, which also recently joined the Nottingham firm’s portfolio, Saris transfers from long-term distributor Paligap.
Pippa Wibberley, Managing Director of Raleigh UK said: “Joining forces with Saris in this new partnership is fantastic news for us and our growing network of trade accounts. With such an amazing line-up of brands in the portfolio, the Saris products offer the quality, expertise and innovation that the ‘enthusiast’ cycling consumer demands.
With these brands we’re able to ensure we’re providing our dealer’s and their customers with the very latest, forward thinking, innovative products that will enable them to stand-out from the crowd”.
Distributed to more than 70 countries globally, Saris is famed for products such as the Bones car rack, while sister brand CycleOps is a leader in the U.S when it comes to smart turbo trainers. Finally, PowerTap are one of the market’s longest standing business offering a range of power measuring accessories; the firm offers of chain rings, hubs and wheelsets capable of delivering feedback on the rider’s power metrics.
Jeff Frehner, Saris Chief Operating Officer added: “We are incredibly excited to be working exclusively with Raleigh Bike Parts in the UK. They have such a great team and a fantastic network of dealers, which made our partnership an easy decision. They fully understand our brands, our businesses and the message we want the UK to hear”.
Raleigh now offers its stockists a next day delivery cut off running until 9pm for all orders placed on the B2B.
Raleigh will commence distributing Cycleops and PowerTap from 1st Aug and Saris from 1st Oct 18.
