Islabikes
Islabikes is a manufacturer of bicycles based near Ludlow in Shropshire, England. Originally known for children's bikes, since 2019 the company has also produced bicycles aimed at the over 65s. It was founded in 2006 by competitive cyclist Isla Rowntree, the name Islabikes derived from her first name, initially located at Claverley in east Shropshire until it moved in 2010. In November 2014 the company employed 40 people. is known to produce very light bikes where all components are designed specifically for the intended rider. In 2011 Islabikes introduced its first adult-sized model, the Beinn 29. Islabikes opened a North American headquarters in Portland, Oregon and began sales in April, 2013, but pulled out of the US market in 2018 due to uncertainty over Brexit and US regulations. The bicycles are designed in the UK and manufactured in Vietnam.
