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After minutes of internet searching, it seems there is a gap in the market for a UK distributor for German boutique brands, Tune, Schmolke, Extralite etc..... Lots of German sites selling them, but (almost) no UK.
Anyone know of any UK based buisness that distribute these brands?
Poshbikes? http://www.poshbikes.com/brands.php
Some of the higher end shops/custom builders have agreements direct with the manufacturers, if not a full distribution deal. They are already expensive parts, no sense in adding another layer (and margin) to the channel if the manufacturers themselves can handle the (relatively small) amount of orders.
Thanks- couldn't remember the name of poshbikes and a Google search came back with nothing....
Their web site has also changed a fair bit since I last saw it.
I think you are stuck with Poshbikes. They sell good stuff but their warranty repairs can be rather slow...
Yeah, but looking through their site, it still works out cheaper going to German shops and paying vat and duty....
Poshbikes used to be an outright ball ache to deal with on Tune parts but due to a change in circumstances around 2018, things have improved drastically. r2-bike still whacks them on price though....