UK is Fucked

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  • hans_glib1

    flol facepalm ect etc

    brookes are an english company making saddles in england. or so they say:

    Brooks England LTD
    (Manufacturing Works)
    Downing Street, Smethwick
    B66 2PA, West Midlands,
    England UK

    however if you order anything from them you get this message:

    "Due to new Brexit regulations, UK orders must meet a minimum of £135.

    For more information, please read here."
    https://www.brooksengland.com/en…

    it seems the saddles are made in england, shipped to italy for sending out around the world. but they cost less than £135, so if you live in the uk you're shit out of luck. or pony up the extra £20 for the privilege.

    • I don't think the sort of people who buy Brookes bikes would even notice that extra £20. You rich cunt.Nairn
    • I like the way they say 'spa' rather than 'S.p.A.' which sort of seems its trying to hide the foreign ownershipNairn
    • hahaha they sent me a 30% off spam. i was simply looking to see how much a saddle i can't afford and don't need would cost is all.hans_glib
    • Wait. Do Brooks only make the saddlery? I thought they did the bikes too?Nairn
    • so my 30% discount would bring the cost down to £80 or so.

      but i'd have to buy two to get that discount.

      effing scammers
      hans_glib
    • and they make overpriced bike luggage as well.hans_glib
    • they are not at all comfortable seats.shapesalad
    • but less invasive than a vasectomyshapesalad
    • owned by an italian company, but sounds like buying anything niche + british made in northern ireland atm. we have chain reaction for bike shite at leastkingsteven
    • got quoted 40 quid postage for a 40 quid tin of paint earlierkingsteven
    • They're already severely overpriced. You're paying for 5 letters.garbage
    • I used to ride a Brooks C17, really nice seat and was comfortable. I just changed to a Fabric.cc seat when I changed to risers,they give a better upright fit.slappy
    • That place is about 10mins from where I live, let me know what you want and i'll steal it.Morning_star
    • @morning Shoulder bag plsgarbage
    • I clown on Brooks, but I buy Chrome gear. It's the same pretentious shit, just in an American flavor.garbage

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