Frank Thomas goes bust !

[yorkie_chris]

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

the answer to all FT's problems is better machinists

You can't buy a machinist in a chinese sweatshop for a bowl of rice a day

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

You can't buy a machinist in a chinese sweatshop for a bowl of rice a day

2 bowls...?

Originally Posted by speedplay

2 bowls...?

of rice crispies? just for something a bit different?

Originally Posted by missyorkie_chris

of rice crispies? just for something a bit different?

And the threat to beat their children too...

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Got to disagree on all counts.

Take some "race" gloves they were selling. I would not race to the chippie in them, on foot.
The build quality was crap, stitching falling out before I had worn them.

Funny actually the halvarssons I bought instead looked better after a 40mph tumble than the FT ones did in the shop. And they were cheaper!

So fail on quality, QC, price. Value for money? Fackin give over, I'd be better wearing a set of welding gauntlets that cost a fiver.


Call me fashionista? You seen my bike, my kit?

+1 on all of that.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Don't need a poll - he is

You're too kind

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

Also having met him on a number of occasions I know that he's not just some guy hiding behind a keyboard.

What you DO get different in real life is that he's a genuine guy that just happens to not hide his real thoughts on things behing fake politeness.

You forgot to mention hung like a horse as well, ffs get it right next time.

Originally Posted by SoulKiss

So yeah, I doubt that there are few people who know him who haven't thought that he's a self abuser at some point, but most of them would consider him a good friend.

Cheque's in the post, cheers bud

Can i just say lozzo talks ****e, having worked in the motorcycle trade for 20 years , you cant say motrax stuff is crap and oxford good , its both made in the same sweat shops in china , its only the packaging thats changed. the same goes for the clothing BKS cothing made along side alpinestars , i could go on and on
lets just feel for the people who will be out of work

[Swin]

I have some FT Aquaboots for the winter - essentially they're just wellies shaped to look a bit bike boot-ish but they do the job and cost about 40 quid when I get them 5 years or so ago.

I have no intention of having a crash to see how well they perform, but they do seem pretty sturdy, heel protection, nice thick soles, and a reinforced bit on each toe for where the gear lever goes...

I suppose it could be a good time to order another pair just in case they go off the market completely!

Originally Posted by drew883

Can i just say lozzo talks ****e, having worked in the motorcycle trade for 20 years , you cant say motrax stuff is crap and oxford good , its both made in the same sweat shops in china , its only the packaging thats changed. the same goes for the clothing BKS cothing made along side alpinestars , i could go on and on
lets just feel for the people who will be out of work

Kindly point out where I have ever said Motrax products are crap and Oxford good? I've slated Motrax (basically FT) management and even pointed out that Oxford and Motrax sell identical products, so your statement holds no water.

FT and BKS clothing is made in far eastern factories that are also used by Alpinestars and Dainese amongst others, which isn't a good thing as they are all made to the same low standards - this is fact and well known in the bike clothing trade. The customer doesn't know this because they think A/stars and Dainese are Italian made as they are Italian companies and they also are led to believe that BKS is still the same high quality gear that was available from the factory in Cornwall.

You probably could go on and on... spouting more ill-informed b0ll0cks, but I'm glad you've stopped.

Originally Posted by Lozzo

FT and BKS clothing is made in far eastern factories that are also used by Alpinestars and Dainese amongst others, which isn't a good thing as they are all made to the same low standards - this is fact and well known in the bike clothing trade. The customer doesn't know this because they think A/stars and Dainese are Italian made as they are Italian companies and they also are led to believe that BKS is still the same high quality gear that was available from the factory in Cornwall.

Apart from the made in china tag sewn into the back