{"id":75406,"date":"2026-03-18T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=75406"},"modified":"2026-03-26T10:14:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:14:56","slug":"orbea-appoints-ikhambi-distribution-as-new-official-distributor-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/orbea-appoints-ikhambi-distribution-as-new-official-distributor-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Orbea appoints iKhambi Distribution as new official distributor in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f6fbc5d47b4&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f6fbc5d47b4\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"469\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_01-Mailing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75409\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_01-Mailing.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_01-Mailing-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_01-Mailing-768x400.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">iKhambi becomes the new official distributor in South Africa: a strategic partnership built on shared values and service excellence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Orbea is today announcing a strategic restructuring of its operations within the Republic of South Africa. We are proud to announce that we have appointed iKhambi to assume immediate responsibility as our official importer and distributor in the Republic of South Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOur commitment is to ensure that our distribution philosophy and customer support faithfully reflect the values of fairness through our cooperative business model, uniqueness through our bike customization program, and excellence through our in-house production in the European Union,\u201d adds Pepe Hern\u00e1ndez. \u201cWith the support of iKhambi Distribution and their team, with whom we share the same brand values and commercial ethos, we are committed to bringing our dealer support to the next level.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69f6fbc5d4c08&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69f6fbc5d4c08\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_2-Mailing.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75410\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_2-Mailing.jpg 900w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_2-Mailing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2026\/03\/offices_2-Mailing-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>iKhambi is a well-known name in the South African cycling and sport landscape, managing a world-class portfolio of performance brands. 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We wish them the very best in their future endeavors,\u201d says Pepe Hern\u00e1ndez, our Area Sales Manager for the South African Market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ikhambi Distribution Contact Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>N4 Gateway Industrial Park, 114 Rooiberg St, Willow Park Manor, Pretoria, 0184<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Phone: <\/strong>+27 (0) 87 654 1940<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sales\/Support Email: <\/strong>sales@ikhambi.co.za<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ikhambi.co.za\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=banners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.ikhambi.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Social Media: <\/strong>@ikhambidistribution (Instagram \/ Facebook)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About iKhambi: <\/strong>iKhambi is our premier distributor in the Southern African market, specializing in the management of performance-driven brands. 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