Ison Distribution adds dropper post and components label KS

KS will now be carried by Ison Distribution in the UK marketplace following a conclusion of a nine year partnership with Jungle Products.

Focused on producing dropper posts and remote levers for the bike market, the KS brand also produces a lesser known range of carbon handlebars and a forged stem under the ‘Ether’ banner.

Lloyd Townsend, Ison MD commented: “Ison are very grateful and excited to be able to welcome KS into our family of exclusive distribution brands. KS’s ‘dropper’ seat-posts complement perfectly with our existing ranges of leading components.

“Ison will endeavour to continue to offer KS dealers the same great service that Dickon and his crew at Jungle have managed to maintain over many years.

“We are expecting to see stock of several new and exciting lines later this year and will be offering dealers the ability to order KS products at the Core Bike show.”

Jungle products added on the parting ways: “After 9 happy and successful years of partnership, Jungle and KS are announcing they are parting ways. Post-acquisition (by Santa Cruz Bicycles & PON Bike in 2018), we are now looking to directly align ourselves with our own brands – Santa Cruz, Juliana, Cervelo and Reserve – and supporting their growth within UK market.

“The term ‘family’ is often overused in the industry, but Martin and the KS team have really shown the true meaning of the word in all our dealings with them over the years and as such it was very important that we handed over to a suitable partner who would be able to realise the potential and take the business to a new level. So we’re delighted that Lloyd and his team have taken up the baton, and we wish them every success in the future.”