Brooks England distributor reacts to stories claiming saddle sales to the UK have stopped due to Brexit

UK distribution and availability unchanged despite website Brexit notice

Brooks England’s UK distributor, Extra UK, has confirmed that availability of the British brand’s saddles and accessories will be unaffected by Brexit despite stories in the cycling press highlighting a statement on Brooks England’s website advising customers that “ongoing changes in the Brexit situation have made it necessary to temporarily suspend all new orders to the UK at this time.”

Cycling Weekly contacted Extra UK for comment.

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Simon Smythe

Simon Smythe is a hugely experienced cycling tech writer, who has been writing for Cycling Weekly since 2003. Until recently he was our senior tech writer. In his cycling career Simon has mostly focused on time trialling with a national medal, a few open wins and his club's 30-mile record in his palmares. These days he spends most of his time testing road bikes, or on a tandem doing the school run with his younger son.