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Founded by Isla Rowntree in 2006.1
Private company
Islabikes
English bicycle manufacturer
Islabikes ( EYE-lə ) is an online retailer of bicycle parts and former manufacturer of specialist bicycle parts based near Ludlow in Shropshire, England. From its founding in 2005 through 2023, the company was known for children's bikes, and from 2019 they added bicycles aimed at riders over age 65. It was founded by former competitive cyclist Isla Rowntree, initially located at Claverley in east Shropshire until it moved to Bromfield near Ludlow in 2010, then Ludlow itself in 2019.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
2006Founded1
- HeadquartersLudlow1
- Websitewww.islabikes.co.uk
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Islabikes ( EYE-lə ) is an online retailer of bicycle parts and former manufacturer of specialist bicycle parts based near Ludlow in Shropshire, England. From its founding in 2005 through 2023, the company was known for children's bikes, and from 2019 they added bicycles aimed at riders over age 65. It was founded by former competitive cyclist Isla Rowntree, initially located at Claverley in east Shropshire until it moved to Bromfield near Ludlow in 2010, then Ludlow itself in 2019. It ultimately located in Stanton Lacy, Shropshire. In November 2014 the company employed 40 people. Since 2023, it has sold only parts.2
Leadership
Who has led Islabikes, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderIsla Rowntree1
Timeline
- 2006Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.islabikes.co.uk1
- WikipediaIslabikes
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ6081583
Sources
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- 1WikidataIslabikes on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaIslabikes on Wikipedia
- 3Wikimedia CommonsIslabikes photo by Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0