News & Events

The latest updates on Reynolds products, events and stories from around the world.

Monday 16th December 2024

Reynolds Newsletter – Winter ’24

A big Farewell to our US distributor, Andy Newlands, who is retiring, NEW Rey-Drive Updates, Fall Show Roundup, Merch Mystery Boxes, & More!

Monday 18th November 2024

The Story of Reynolds & BMX: TDJ Bikes

With his love of mountain bikes and racing, Ted James started TDJ Bikes in 2010 and has since made epic fixed-gear and BMX bikes for all to enjoy.

Monday 28th October 2024

The Story of Reynolds & BMX: MRD

MRD has a long-standing history with BMX bikes and was the first rider-owned BMX brand in the UK. The first 3 prototype frames were made with Reynolds 531 in ’83.

Monday 28th October 2024

The Story of Reynolds & BMX: Raleigh

Reynolds’ BMX history started in the 80s when BMX reached the UK from the USA. It was as far away from our usual products as you could get.

Monday 22nd July 2024

Reynolds Newsletter – Early Summer ’24

A lot of news coming your way, from summer shows, new Rey-Drive kits, sustainability updates and saying goodbye to some amazing team members who are retiring.

Monday 19th February 2024

Reynolds Newsletter – New Year ’24

Are you sat by the brazing torch trying to keep warm, or looking out of the window at cold wet roads wondering how Rule#9 you are feeling? Please enjoy the Winter update from Reynolds!

Monday 8th January 2024

From Nails to Bicycle Tubes: The Birth of Reynolds

On the 20th of December 1898, The Patent Butted Tube Company came into existence. Alfred Reynolds wanted to transition into the booming cycle industry.

Monday 11th December 2023

Reynolds 125th Anniversary – A Retrospective Look at the Last 25 Years!

125 years ago today, Alfred Milward Reynolds decided to start “The Patent Butted Tube Company “ in Birmingham on 20th Dec 1898.

Monday 4th December 2023

2005-2013: The Superior Mechanical Properties of 953 and 931

Reynolds launched 953 and 931 in the 2000s, after exploring the use of C455/C465 grade stainless maraging steels to compete with titanium & carbon fibre frames.

Friday 1st December 2023

1995-1996: The Evolution of Steel with 853 and 631

853 and 631 are core products for our Birmin factory, as stringent ISO frame testing requires a highly durable material, which is now made in Germany from recycled material!

Monday 20th November 2023

1936-1976: The Long-Standing History of 531 and 753

The strengths of our modern alloys remain similar to 531 and 753 even now, which is a testament to the efforts of the Reynolds’ technical staff in the 1930’s.

Monday 9th October 2023

Reynolds Bike Shows 2023

Reynolds has had the privilege of exhibiting at some amazing bike shows this year; launching new projects, meeting new people and collaborating with builders to create epic frames!