April 2, 2020 — JBI Bike, one of North Americas largest specialty bicycle product distributors, announces its distribution of Goodyear Bicycle Tires within the U.S. and Caribbean markets.
As result of this agreement, dealers will be able to easily and profitably bring a highly competitive performance tire into their business, under one of the world's most recognizable brands.
"We're very pleased to have Goodyear Bicycle Tires on board with us," says Austin Collins, Brand Manager at JBI Bike. "They're a strong brand that offers excellent customer service and products. Though new to the bicycle industry, they have the manufacturing capabilities and know-how to develop and produce high-quality tires. We are especially excited for their new range of Ultra High-Performance Road tires including the recently launched Eagle F1 and Eagle F1 SuperSport."
"We're thrilled about our new relationship with JBI," says Andrew Patton, Director of Sales for Goodyear Bicycle Tires. "Their distribution footprint, rapid time-in-transit, operational excellence, and strong, proactive field sales force make JBI Bike an indispensable partner in the United States as we continue the global build out of our brand and product offerings."
JBI will be taking orders for Goodyear Bicycle Tires effective immediately with inventory already on hand.
Contact
Goodyear Bicycle Tires
Andrew Patton – andrew.patton@goodyearbike.com
JBI Bike
Austin Collins – acollins@jbi.bike
About JBI Bike
JBI.BIKE is a team of industry professionals dedicated to assisting local bike shops in their everyday business operations. We have taken pride in supplying high-quality service and reliability within the cycling industry since 1971 and our house brands Origin8, Sun Bicycles, and Sunlite have quickly become industry favorites. With over 400 employees and 11 strategically placed warehouses, we are able to provide next day service through standard ground shipping nationwide. We strongly believe that the bicycle is the simplest solution to many of the world's most complicated problems.
About The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Rubber Kinetics
Goodyear, with its global presence and impact across industries, is one of the world's largest tire companies. As an industry leader, Goodyear strives to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard. Goodyear is establishing itself as a leading brand within the global bicycle tire segment through licensing collaboration with Rubber Kinetics, specialists in performance cycling tires. Goodyear Bicycle Tires use the latest in tire innovation to enhance each bicycle journey through superior reliability, style and performance. For more information about Goodyear Bicycle Tires and its products, go to: www.goodyearbike.com/.
