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 Indy 29 Aug 2016
www.bergfreunde.co.uk

Friend wants to buy some cycle kit and they seem to be noticeably cheaper than anyone else.
Seems legit... Unless you know better!
Cheers
 Chris Craggs Global Crag Moderator 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

I bought a harness and chalk-bag from them about 10 days ago (couldn't get the one I wanted in the UK), good price, excellent communication, super-speedy (tracked) delivery.

Couldn't fault them,


Chris
 hairy51 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Chris Craggs:

Yep, all good, have used them a couple of times.
 Fraser 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

I've used them on many occasions and have always found them excellent.
 Andypeak 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

They are fine. Reason they are cheap is they don't pay UK tax
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 andrewmc 29 Aug 2016
In reply to andy.smythe:

I think it has more to do with the relative strength of the pound vs the euro, plus they are probably just cheap. As a German shop selling to individuals UK, the products will include German VAT on the price.
 PPP 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

Sometimes faster than the deliveries from the UK...

Great stuff, but keep in mind that returns/warranty repairs can be trickier.
 ElBarto 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

I've used them a few times - no complaints.
 iccle_bully 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

We've used them loads and they've always been brilliant.
 johncook 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:
I use them. They are quick, cheap and very helpful. If it is something specific you want, which is usually a big seller, and you are in no rush, watch the site every couple of day.. They put most products on at up to 60% off, but only for a very short time and only a very few things at once.
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Lusk 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

Thanks for posting that, some good bargains there
 ianstevens 29 Aug 2016
In reply to andy.smythe:

No, they pay tax in Germany where the shop is. How dare they!

To the OP: another positive review, wish independents in the UK could manage to keep their prices this low.
 Greasy Prusiks 29 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:

I've used them once would use again. Delivery was very slow but it was an unusual order, I seem to be in the minority.
OP Indy 30 Aug 2016
In reply to Chris Craggs:

OK thanks everyone that appears to be a resounding thumbs up. I'll pass the info on.
Cheers
Aonach 30 Aug 2016
In reply to Indy:
...or your friend could just find and support a good LBS.
 HeMa 30 Aug 2016
In reply to andy.smythe:

Actually now that they sell enough stuff to UK, they do pay UK VAT for the stuff they ship to UK. (That be the bad EU legislation, that requires such actions).

And Bergfreunde is one of the biggest online shops in Germany. Legit, quick to ship and generally good prices.
 HeMa 30 Aug 2016
In reply to PPP:

> Great stuff, but keep in mind that returns/warranty repairs can be trickier.

Had no problems, when my DMM Vector broke down. Emailed them a few pics, and a few days later new rucksack was at my doorstep (together with instruction and on how to ship the broken bag to DMM).
OP Indy 30 Aug 2016
In reply to Aonach:

> ...or your friend could just find and support a good LBS.

True, but I believe its some cycle clothing that is rather hard to find with only Evans as a known stockest.

Speaking for myself I have to say that LBS's aren't somewhere I particuarly frequent and it's not about the prices as I'm happy to pay RRP but hassle and time involved.
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