Brexit uncertainty, US regulations among reasons for Islabikes’ retreat
“In no way was the decision taken lightly.”
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Islabikes to close US headquarters office and warehouse in Portland
A surprise. And a bummer.
Islabikes and Go Box are the latest Portland businesses to add electric cargo bikes to their fleet
The right tool for the job.
“Everybody in the industry thought I was mad”: An interview with Islabikes founder Isla Rowntree
She’s saving kids from the scourge of useless bikes.
Industry Ticker: New ‘Atlas’ jacket from Showers Pass; Islabikes launches ‘cross tires for adults
Jacket and knobby tires — both essential for nasty weather.
Product review: The Islabikes Beinn 20 children’s bike
A solid bike for kids from a solid company.
Industry Ticker: New bikes from Islabikes, new bag from North St
New offerings from two great local companies.
Industry Ticker: Islabikes steps up youth bike offerings with new ‘Pro Series’
No more cutting corners for kids who are serious about riding.
Islabikes donates 14 bikes to the Community Cycling Center
The bikes will come in handy during summer bike camp season.
Today: Islabikes Open House and Rider Appreciation Day on Williams
Get an inside look at Islabikes at their open house today.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) There are two events today you won’t want to miss (actually three, but we’ll share the third one in a separate post later today). Islabikes, the UK-based purveyor of fine children’s bicycles is hosting an Open House event at their new … Read more
A visit to Islabikes, Portland’s new bike company for kids
Tim Goodall works with a family during a fitting appointment yesterday.(Photos © J. Maus/BikePortland) There’s a new bike company based in Portland that caters especially to kids. Islabikes, a seven year-old company based in Shropshire, England, opened their North American headquarters in southeast Portland back in March. To set up their U.S. operation, Islabikes sent … Read more
UK-based Islabikes opens North American headquarters in southeast Portland
Google Streetview of Islabikes new Portland location at SE 7th and Lincoln. Islabikes, a well-known brand from the U.K., is the latest bicycle company to chose Portland for their North American headquarters. The company plans to begin selling their full range of children’s bicycles from a 5,200 square-foot building on the corner of SE 7th … Read more