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Upgrade Bikes to Distribute Pivot Cycles

UK downhillers can now emulate World Cup riders Mitch Delfs and Kyle Strait on the Pivot Phoenix DH as Upgrade Bikes will be the exclusive UK distributors for Pivot Cycles.

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Pivot Cycles has chosen Upgrade Bikes as their exclusive UK Distributor. With Pivot Bikes having already received excellent reviews from several UK magazines this new deal will allow UK bike shops and riders access to the brand. Upgrade will be able to supply the whole range and offer the same exceptional product and customer support it provides for the rest of the Upgrade Bikes range of brands.

Pivot Cycles was founded by legendary bike designer Chris Cocalis in 2007, Chris is known in cycling circles for having set-up and fronted Titus for some 17 years prior to the creation of Pivot. In the short period of time they have been around Pivot have already become well established amongst Enduro, XC and now Downhill disciplines in many countries around the world. All Pivot bikes and frames utilise the multi-world championship winning DW-Link patented suspension design. Pivot Cycles are based in Phoenix, Arizona where they test and develop all their frames.

Part of Pivot’s commitment to developing the best mountain bikes available is their team testing programme including the Lex-Pivot World Cup DH Team which boasts Kyle Strait amongst their team roster. Pivot also sponsors several top endurance mountain bikers such as 24-hour world champion Jason English.

“We’re all true mountain bikers at Upgrade and we’re so impressed with Pivot’s ethos and quality. We’re very pleased that we now get to use that enthusiasm and make them available in the UK.“ Tom Varkala, Pivot UK Brand Specialist

“We are extremely happy to be working with Upgrade as our exclusive UK distributor for Pivot. We feel that they share our same passion for the sport and dedication to excellent customer service and support. We receive a lot of e-mails from British customers and are excited that we now have the right partner to supply our products and grow Pivot in the UK.” Chris Cocalis, President Pivot Cycles.

True to their word Pivot are always improving their class-leading frames and as such have made several improvements to their 2011 range. Details of the new range will be available shortly. Follow @PivotUK on Twitter for the latest Pivot Cycles product, rider, demo and event news. Also, watch out for the Pivot Cycles tents coming to race and demo events near you during 2011.

For more information on Pivot and Upgrade Bikes visit www.pivotcycles.com, www.upgradebikes.co.uk or email [email protected].

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