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general Posted on: 18th January 2021

Halo Wheels and PCW featuring in BikeBiz guide to the latest wheels, tyres and inner tubes

Check out the full details in the article

general Posted on: 8th January 2021

Bike Radar take an in-depth look at Tioga's Edge-22 tyre

Tioga Edge-22 mountain bike tyre review

general Posted on: 4th December 2020

Bike Radar give some essential advice on how to prevent a bike theft! Using our fantastic range of Squire locks

A feature on 'How to lock a bike'

products Posted on: 26th November 2020

Road.cc put the Surly Straggler through it's paces!

If you're after versatility, this steel rough road bike is hard to beat

general Posted on: 25th November 2020

Squire achieves BSI IoT Kitemark for a bike lock

The first organisation to achieve this in the bike sector.

products Posted on: 12th November 2020

Bikepacking.com gives a nod to the Surly Bridge Club

After receiving a Gear of the year award back in 2018, Bikepacking.com put the Bridge Club through its paces on the Ruta Chingaza trail.

general Posted on: 26th October 2020

The Light Blue Darwin One By MT Features in Bikepacking.Com Complete List of 29er Drop-Bar Mountain Bikes

Bikepacking.com writer Logan Watts explores the possibilities and what truly defines a 29er Drop bar MTB.

products Posted on: 22nd October 2020

MBR's 10 out of 10 Fidlock Twist Bottle and Bike Base review

Its the perfect solution if your bike is pushed for space

general Posted on: 20th October 2020

3 of our bikes feature in Bike Radar's 'Best Steel bikes 2020'

7 timeless bikes that will never go out of fashion

products Posted on: 7th October 2020

Cycling Weekly Passport Bikepacking bags long term test

Passport has upset the status quo with its well thought out designs and affordability.

products Posted on: 22nd September 2020

Cycling Weekly puts a selection of Miss Grape bags through their paces

Tried and tested Miss Grape in the spotlight

products Posted on: 18th September 2020

Squire Inigima featuring in Bike Radar's first look Friday

First look Friday

products Posted on: 15th September 2020

Ebike Tips put the Benno Boost E through its paces

A fun-to-ride cargo bike with a powerful motor and a good range of accessories

products Posted on: 2nd September 2020

Bike Radars top 8 water bottle featuring the Passport Frostbright bottle

Passport Frostbright

products Posted on: 21st August 2020

Wake up to Princeton CarbonWorks

Developed with SPEED at its core.

read more about Wake up to Princeton CarbonWorks

products Posted on: 7th August 2020

Fidlock Twist Toolbox

Now in stock

read more about Fidlock Twist Toolbox

general Posted on: 3rd August 2020

Benno Bikes - Now in stock!

The days of choosing between city commuter and cargo bikes are over. Etility is the only style that blends the best of those two worlds.

read more about Benno Bikes - Now in stock!

products Posted on: 30th July 2020

Explore the Squire range

Ison Brings you the latest locks from Squire

read more about Explore the Squire range

products Posted on: 31st March 2020

Identiti Mettle MKII review

Sngletrack test and review the MKII

read more about Identiti Mettle MKII review

general Posted on: 30th March 2020

Bike Radar's Best Ever Bikes!

Including the All City Mr. Pink

read more about Bike Radar's Best Ever Bikes!

general Posted on: 19th March 2020

Covid-19 update 19th March

I.D. is open

read more about Covid-19 update 19th March

products Posted on: 5th March 2020

Bike Radar Identiti Mettle II RC review

4/5 star rating of the Mettle II RC

products Posted on: 26th February 2020

Road.cc Review - Redshift seatpost

Stu from Road.cc spent some time riding on the Redshift Shockstop Suspension seatpost

riders Posted on: 24th February 2020

Emil Johansson joins HT pedals

Riding on the ANS-10

read more about Emil Johansson joins HT pedals

products Posted on: 13th February 2020

Cycling Weekly Surly Straggler Dream Build

Rupert from Cycling weekly builds a super Straggler

general Posted on: 17th January 2020

The Light Blue and All City feature in Bike radar's the 'The best steel road bikes in 2020'

Bike Radar's best steel road bikes of 2020

riders Posted on: 29th November 2019

Markus Stitz bikepacking in Kyrgyzstan on his Surly Straggler

Markus Stitz has produced this great video showing his bikepacking trip in Kyrgyzstan with his Surly Straggler

products Posted on: 23rd October 2019

All City Zig Zag in Cycling News top 11 steel bikes of 2019

Best paint job of the bunch

general Posted on: 10th October 2019

What Makes Surly Different?

Road.cc caught up with Adam and Trevor from Surly Bikes at Eurobike

read more about What Makes Surly Different?

general Posted on: 3rd September 2019

The Cycle Show

Come and see Ison at the Cycle Show, 13th -15th September 2019

Ison Distribution will be attending the Fort William DH World Cup Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2019.

Check out products with some on hand expert advice from Halo Wheels, ODI Grips, HT-components, CushCore, TSG, Mucky Nutz and Renthal!

general Posted on: 29th May 2019

Tour of Cambridgeshire

Ison Distribution will be attending the Tour Of Cambridgeshire Expo Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd June 2019 at Peterborough

read more about Tour of Cambridgeshire

general Posted on: 16th January 2019

Surly Bridge Club and All-City Gorilla Monsoon voted Top 5 Bikepacking bikes of 2018!

bikepacking.com 2018 awards for Surly and All City

general Posted on: 7th January 2019

Mr Pink, Long term test

Check out what Jack Luke from Bikeradar thinks of his Mr Pink long termer.

read more about Mr Pink, Long term test

products Posted on: 30th August 2018

Bikeradar - All-City Mr Pink feature

Steel, sparkly, green. I love All-City's Mr Pink Classic

products Posted on: 22nd August 2018

Miss Grape Frame Bag awarded 9.5/10 by ADVNTR.CC

Miss Grape Internode is an excellent, high quality, frame bag and one that I would recommend to anyone.

products Posted on: 16th August 2018

Gusset S2 Grips score 4.5 out 5 in MBUK

Rammed full of well thought through features.

products Posted on: 10th August 2018

Winner - The Light Blue Wolfson

Cycling Plus tested a select group of 'anything but carbon' road bikes and the Light Blue Wolfson came out on top...

read more about Winner - The Light Blue Wolfson

products Posted on: 2nd March 2018

Surly Dirt Wizard review by Pinkbike

Surly were one of the original players in the plus-sized world

products Posted on: 12th January 2018

All-City Space Horse Disc review from Off.road.cc

A thing of retro beauty.

general Posted on: 10th January 2018

Wild About Argyll with Markus Stitz

New video from Bikepacking Scotland captures the beauty of Scotland's Adventure Coast on two wheels.

products Posted on: 8th January 2018

New Renthal Push-on Grip Ultra Tacky

Renthal's unique and exclusive Ultra Tacky compound constantly produces and renews a sticky surface coating.

products Posted on: 20th December 2017

Surly Karate Monkey included in Bikepacking.com bike of the year.

As one of the first 29ers on the market, the Karate Monkey has built quite the following over the years

products Posted on: 15th December 2017

MRP Ribbon wins Pinkbike suspension product of the year

MRP's surprising victory is worthy of being called the Upset of the Year.

products Posted on: 12th December 2017

Ison products in the Ride UK 100 hottest BMX products

We are stoked to have so many of our products included in the 2017-18 Ride UK 100

products Posted on: 7th December 2017

Off.road.cc award the ODI Elite Pro Lock-On Grips 4.5/5

Exceptional comfort and control, especially suited to aggressive riding

products Posted on: 5th December 2017

Off.road.cc - First look at the MRP Baxter gravel fork

MRP's new Baxter fork is the latest entry into the still rather niche world of suspension for gravel bikes

general Posted on: 4th December 2017

Markus Stitz goes long on the Surly Straggler.

I have fallen in love with gravel bikes. But why?

general Posted on: 30th November 2017

Bikeradar Surly Steamroller Review

Think of it as a Singlespeed platform that you can turn to any task

general Posted on: 27th November 2017

PenPaperSteel Passport bikepacking review

All in all we have to say that for the money you can't go wrong.

products Posted on: 10th November 2017

Hurly Burly Now Available

Hurly Burly Downhill Year Book now available!

read more about Hurly Burly Now Available

general Posted on: 9th November 2017

Singletrack Fresh Goods Friday

Singletrack Magazine featured three of our products in a recent fresh goods Friday.

read more about Singletrack Fresh Goods Friday

products Posted on: 8th November 2017

Source Hipster - finalist at Singletrack awards

The Source Hipster hydration pack was voted a finalist at the recent Singletrack awards.

products Posted on: 2nd November 2017

Sunrace MX80 nominated for Singletrack award

The Sunrace MX 80 wide range cassettes were finalists in the recent single track awards.

products Posted on: 8th September 2017

Source Hipster nominated for Singletrack award.

The Source Hipster Hydration Pack is up for 'Best Softwear' in the Singletrack Reader Awards!

general Posted on: 15th August 2017

Summer Sendoff

Rule5's Summer Sendoff returns for it's third year

Reiver Riding Party

The Reiver Riding Party invites cyclists to experience the Ale Water Valley on a two day bikepacking adventure in Scotland

The Reiver Raid

Markus Stitz releases a new short film about the bikepacking routes he is developing in Scotland.

Light Blue Darwin is Best in Test

Light Blue Darwin One-By wins the Cycling Plus shootout

read more about Light Blue Darwin is Best in Test

products Posted on: 20th April 2017

Bike Radar First Ride review - LB St Johns

Gloriously retro and a comfortable ride to boot.

products Posted on: 31st March 2017

Two bikes in road.cc's 16 of the best 2017 Gravel & Adventure Bikes.

Light Blue Robinson and Surly Straggler both included.

products Posted on: 27th March 2017

Singletrack exclusive! Sunrace MX80 11-50t Cassette

...this could be a real game-changer.

products Posted on: 22nd March 2017

MRP Press Release for their Ribbon Fork

MRP's latest fork has a host of unique features designed to help it stand out from the crowd.

products Posted on: 15th March 2017

Banshee Spitfire is What MTB Cover Star!

What MTB magazine have reviewed the Banshee Spitfire and it graces the cover of the latest issue.

riders Posted on: 2nd March 2017

Jordie Lunn now sponsored by Halo!

Freeride legend to run Halo wheels.

products Posted on: 21st February 2017

All-City Loaded Touring edit

All-City have finally released their much-anticipated Loaded Touring video featuring the 2017 Space Horse Disc bike.

read more about All-City Loaded Touring edit

general Posted on: 10th February 2017

World's Fastest MTB Cockpit!

Markus Stockl has gone faster than anyone previously on a mountain bike reaching an incredible 104.1mph (167kph) using Renthal bars, stem and grips.

read more about World's Fastest MTB Cockpit!

products Posted on: 8th February 2017

NEW Twin Rails in 650b

Halo's multi-use tyres are now available in a 650b size

read more about NEW Twin Rails in 650b

products Posted on: 30th January 2017

Schwalbe Tire Booster is Road.cc's test favourite.

Tubeless Tire Booster gets the thumbs up from Road.cc

products Posted on: 12th January 2017

SOURCE Hipster - Factory Jackson review.

Esteemed website Factory Jackson give the SOURCE Hipster a great review.

general Posted on: 3rd January 2017

We're 25 Years old!

2017 sees us celebrating our Silver Anniversary of supplying the bicycle trade.

Singletrack final review Surly ICT

When the reviewer buys the bike at the end of the test period it speaks volumes!

general Posted on: 14th December 2016

Bike Biz Awards 2017

We are Finalists!

read more about Bike Biz Awards 2017

products Posted on: 8th December 2016

Make sore bottoms a distant memory!

Happy Bottom Bum Butter now available.

products Posted on: 15th November 2016

SOURCE Hydration now in stock.

Fantastic hydration packs with unique reservoir technology.

read more about SOURCE Hydration now in stock.

riders Posted on: 14th November 2016

One Shot 'edit' with ODI's Maris Strombergs

Double Olympic BMX Champion flows through his 'hood.

general Posted on: 14th November 2016

Markus Stitz RTW

Another great article on Markus' amazing trip using Surly and Halo.

Sam Pilgrim's Bangers Tour Episode 4

More riding shenanigans from Halo wheel's Sam Pilgrim and friends.

riders Posted on: 3rd October 2016

Aaron Gwin UCI World DH Series Champion 2016

New bike but same ODI, HT and Renthal components as Aaron Gwin retains his title.

products Posted on: 28th September 2016

Source Hydration Systems

We're very excited about this new brand for us! Unique hydration reservoir technology with lots of great features. NOT just a-nother bag co.

read more about Source Hydration Systems

general Posted on: 26th September 2016

Ride for Michael Auction.

This auction is for a Special Limited Edition Initial D 105 bike donated by Identiti.

read more about Ride for Michael Auction.

products Posted on: 12th September 2016

HT Road Pedals Cycling Plus Review

Already known for their fantastic MTB pedals, HT Components get a great review from Cycling Plus for their Road offerings.

products Posted on: 2nd September 2016

Halo Evaura - Road.cc 4 out of 5

Good quality wheels with highly adaptable hubs that make them suitable for a wide range of bikes.

read more about Halo Evaura - Road.cc 4 out of 5

products Posted on: 16th August 2016

Passport Frostbright bottle review

...Solid bottle that keeps your fluids pretty cool...All in all, good value for money.

products Posted on: 9th August 2016

BZ Optics PHO Bi focal Photochromic Glasses

A great choice if you need bifocal powers when out sporting in the light or dark. 4/5 Road.cc

products Posted on: 1st August 2016

Miss Grape

Ison Distribution Ltd. and Miss Grape Snc. are pleased to announce the exclusive distribution partnership for the UK and Ireland of the Miss Grape Bikepacking line.

Building A Champion Part 4. CF11

The USA's Connor Fields is the next athlete to be featured in ODI's fly on the wall series leading up to Rio 2016.

read more about Building A Champion Part 4. CF11

products Posted on: 18th July 2016

HT T1 Pedals Bikemag Review

Bikemag asked the question - The best of both worlds or a compromise?

read more about HT T1 Pedals Bikemag Review

riders Posted on: 13th July 2016

ODI's Building A Champion Part 3. AP11

The USA's Alise 'The Beast' Post is the next athlete to be featured in ODI's fly on the wall series leading up to Rio 2016.

riders Posted on: 11th July 2016

Renthal's Hart and Gwin go 1-2 in Lenzerheide

Danny Hart pips Aaron Gwin by just 0.096secs.

riders Posted on: 6th July 2016

ODI's Building A Champion Part II. MS81

Double Olympic Champion Maris Strombergs is the subject of the second installment of this fascinating behind-the-scenes video series.

products Posted on: 5th July 2016

Genetic & Morgaw in Road.cc's Buyers Guide

Road.cc's 11 of the best saddles includes the Genetic Monococoque and Morgaw Trian saddles.

products Posted on: 5th July 2016

Halo Evaura Uni wheels - 8/10 on Road.cc

Halo's 700c Uni wheels get a fantastic review on Road.cc

general Posted on: 1st July 2016

ODI's Building A Champion Part I. CB68

Part One of ODI's video series highlighting what goes on behind the scenes with pro BMX racers on the run up to the Rio Olympics features CB68 Caroline Buchanan.

general Posted on: 27th June 2016

Identiti and Halo in new game!

Rock the Ride is a new biking game and you can ride an Identiti with Halo wheels.

read more about Identiti and Halo in new game!

general Posted on: 24th June 2016

Alleycats Film

Light Blue and Surly bikes star in new release! Motion picture starring John Hannah and Eleanor Tomlinson due for release in August.

Schwalbe G-One tyres 4.5 Stars on road.cc

If you can fit the Schwalbe G-One tyres in your frame, you should get some. road.cc

general Posted on: 20th June 2016

Hardy souls brave the elements at Eroica Britannia

The Light Blue Bikes had a great range on display and received great interest in spite of the rather damp weather.

general Posted on: 16th June 2016

New TSG Edit

TSG riders Amir Kabbani and Jonas Janssen at their local trails showcase the TSG apparel line.

Light BLue St John's review on Ride Velo

The St John's has become a favourite of Ride Velo. Come and see it at the Eroica Britannia this weekend.

riders Posted on: 13th June 2016

Gwin wins in Leogang!

Aaron Gwin extends his lead at the top of the UCI DH World Cup standings.

read more about Gwin wins in Leogang!

general Posted on: 13th June 2016

Halo 24hr Fat Tyre Challenge

This coming weekend Mountain Mayhem will host this great event.

read more about Halo 24hr Fat Tyre Challenge

products Posted on: 9th June 2016

NEW! Renthal 35mm Range

Renthal enters the 35mm market with bars and stems.

read more about NEW! Renthal 35mm Range

general Posted on: 2nd June 2016

Fort William DH World Cup

We're going to be in Fort Bill this weekend!

read more about Fort William DH World Cup

general Posted on: 2nd June 2016

Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo

We will be exhibiting at the Expo!

read more about Tour of Cambridgeshire Gran Fondo

products Posted on: 25th May 2016

Cycling Plus likes the Light Blue Robinson

A classy steel-framed package with all-surface ability and a soft, relaxed ride.

products Posted on: 24th May 2016

Light Blue Robinson - Cover Star!

Urban Cyclist magazine has put the Light Blue Robinson on the cover of their May-June issue.

read more about Light Blue Robinson - Cover Star!

general Posted on: 24th May 2016

Office Sales vacancy.

We are looking for someone to work in our Sales Office based in Ely, Cambs.

read more about Office Sales vacancy.

general Posted on: 23rd May 2016

Cyclefest 2016

We went to the beautiful QE Park in Hampshire for the Hargroves QE Cyclefest and Night Enduro.

New Sunrace MX8 11-46t Cassette

Best selling cassettes just got bigger! 11-46t, 11 Speed in Black Chrome or Champagne.

read more about New Sunrace MX8 11-46t Cassette

general Posted on: 16th May 2016

Tweed Run 2016

Several of us took part in the 8th Annual Tweed Run around London on Saturday on Light Blue Cycles.

Dirt Rag has fun on a Fattie!

Dirt Rag magazine gives the Surly Wednesday a big fat review.

read more about Dirt Rag has fun on a Fattie!

general Posted on: 11th May 2016

Around the World on two wheels!

Markus Stitz is currently circumnavigating the globe on a Surly with Halo wheels.

read more about Around the World on two wheels!

general Posted on: 11th May 2016

Inside MRP

Take a guided tour round MRP courtesy of Pinkbike.

Alex Cahill now on ODI, TSG and Gusset

HT Pedals rider Alex Cahill is now also receiving support from ODI grips, TSG and Gusset Components through Ison.

products Posted on: 4th May 2016

Singletrack review ODI Elite Series Pro Grips

The ODI Elite Pro grips have made a welcome and noticeable difference to my comfort level though, particularly on long rides and rough descents.

products Posted on: 4th May 2016

HT AE05 Pedals review on Singletrack

Thin, stiff and grippy pedals of much prettiness. I can't find anything not to like.

products Posted on: 3rd May 2016

Another great Morgaw review!

The Forsage gets 4 out of 5 Stars from road.cc

read more about Another great Morgaw review!

products Posted on: 28th April 2016

New 96bcd Shimano fit Renthal 1XR Chainrings

Narrow Wide 96bcd chainrings for 2016 Shimano XTR M9000 and XT M8000 cranksets.

products Posted on: 27th April 2016

Morgaw release Saddle Adjust App

Find and record your preferred saddle position for future reference.

read more about Morgaw release Saddle Adjust App

products Posted on: 19th April 2016

Morgaw Trian Saddle 4.5 out of 5 Stars review

road.cc Verdict. A supremely comfortable saddle with innovative shock absorption built in.

general Posted on: 14th April 2016

Bespoked UKHMB Show

Come and see a hand made replica Light Blue frame alongside the original, which was made in 1900, this weekend.

Surly Spring Sale!

Hurry! With such great discounts these 26plus, 29plus and Fat bikes are selling fast.

Gwin wins at Lourdes.

ODI, Renthal and HT rider Aaron Gwin starts the 2016 World Cup DH Season on top of the podium.

read more about Gwin wins at Lourdes.

products Posted on: 7th April 2016

Mucky Nutz Face Fenders in NEW designs.

The original and best mudguards are now available in new designs.

general Posted on: 5th April 2016

2016 Highlights Catalogue

Now available to View and Download on ISSUU. New and exciting products from our quality brands.

read more about 2016 Highlights Catalogue

products Posted on: 5th April 2016

2016 Banshee Rune 4 out of 5 Stars!

Bike Radar Verdict. Not the lightest, but a versatile and hugely capable competitor with a well thought out spec for real world riding.

products Posted on: 4th April 2016

New Renthal Quick Drying Grip Glue.

MBUK give it 4 out of 5 stars. Secure and bond grips in just 3 minutes.

riders Posted on: 31st March 2016

Shanaze Reade sets Guinness World Record!

Using Gusset, Halo and ODI parts on her bike, Shanaze clocked a speed of 26.8mph on the Wall Of Death.

products Posted on: 18th March 2016

Sanny now loves 650b plus

Singletrack Magazine's Sanny reviews Halo Vapour 35's.

read more about Sanny now loves 650b plus

products Posted on: 18th March 2016

TSG Status gets 8 out of 10 review.

Urban Cyclist Review TSG's brand new helmet in their Urban Helmet Test.

products Posted on: 15th March 2016

Huge reductions on Surly bikes.

Save up to 40 percent on original rrp's! Fat bikes from just GBP800.00

read more about Huge reductions on Surly bikes.

products Posted on: 14th March 2016

Ten Reasons why a Fat bike should be your only bike

A great Fat bike article on Singletrack.

general Posted on: 14th March 2016

Job Opportunity

We have a vacancy for an Area Sales Representative

ODI Elite Series Lock-On grips. Installation video.

Get the most from ODI's new lock-on grips by fitting them correctly. This How-To video shows how to optimise their performance.

riders Posted on: 7th March 2016

Killing It with Matt Jones.

Banshee team rider Matt Jones' new edit is a banger!

read more about Killing It with Matt Jones.

general Posted on: 26th February 2016

Stolen! Prototype Identiti Bike

Last night we had the only Mettle prototype in existence stolen from a company van in Newmarket, Suffolk.

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general Posted on: 22nd February 2016

London Bike Show Review

We had a great time at Excel and our two stands were visited by many cyclists.

read more about London Bike Show Review

general Posted on: 5th February 2016

Core Bike Review

We had a very successful Core Bike Show and here are some of the highlights.

Singletrack review ORPs.

Sanny at Singletrack loves his ORP so much he won't give it back.

read more about Singletrack review ORPs.

general Posted on: 15th January 2016

Core Bike Show 2016

The must-visit trade show of the year is only a couple of weeks away.

New Renthal Chainrings.

Renthal have released a 94bcd SRAM fitting version of their 1XR narrow-wide chainrings

read more about New Renthal Chainrings.

products Posted on: 17th December 2015

New MRP SXg chain guide re-writes the book!

High-security chain retention and bulletproof chainring defense in an innovative, lightweight package with zero efficiency loss make the SXg ideal for a wide range of uses.

products Posted on: 8th December 2015

HT Components Video Highlights from the 2015 Cycle Show.

A quick look at the HT Components stand at the NEC Cycle Show 2015

products Posted on: 8th December 2015

MRP Stage Fork Review

MRP Stage Forks get an amazing review on Vital MTB.

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