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Cycle Republic has confirmed it will be stocking Scott bikes.
The range of bikes will launch in 21 stores across the UK and online later this month, and will include both hybrid and road bikes, as well as a range of mountain and electric mountain bikes. All bikes will be available with interest free finance and customers will be able to enjoy a free test ride.
Cycle Republic managing director Peter Kimberley said: “We are so excited to be offering our customers Scott bikes. The brand is renowned from across the industry for their quality, innovation and passion to enhance the rider experience. I hugely respect how they use the input from the best riders and racers from across the planet to develop the very best, something that can be enjoyed by our customers today.”
Scott Sports general manager Dave Rainsford said: “Scott UK looks forward to partnering with Cycle Republic stores throughout the UK. We are impressed with Cycle Republic’s quality of service and the retail experience that they deliver to the consumer, we look forward to working with their passionate team.”
Scott Sports was founded by Ed Scott in the US, who developed the first aluminium ski pole in 1958, and the brand released its first bikes during the 1980s. Cycle Republic opened its first store at Euston Tower, London in December 2014. It now has eight stores across London: Canary Wharf, Fenchurch, Twickenham, Battersea, Bloomsbury, Euston Tower, Purley and the West End, with additional shops located in Bristol, Norwich, Nottingham, Manchester, Southampton, Birmingham, Leeds, Edinburgh, Cheltenham, Reading, Derby, Glasgow Gateshead and Liverpool.
