I have to agree with Monkeyman...
While I am very happy Brooks was saved, and I don't have to fret about not having had the cash to stock up during the recent "crisis", I am REALLY depressed about Sturmey Archer. I've only owned one S-A equipped 3 speed in my life (a black Norman, who has since gone on to Bikes Not Bombs, and is hopefully doing solid service somewhere), and my first bike was a Dunelt with, I assume, a single speed S-A hub, but S-A was such an intrinsic part of cycling for so long, it is very sad to see them go. And really depressing given the circumstances of their demise... especially with the workers given 10 minutes to clear out!
Add to that Loose Screws/Third Hand closing shop, and I'm just bummed...
Tim