Thorn Nomad ss circa 2001/2

[retrobikeguy]

Hi Chaps, I'm really a pre 1997 kinda guy but this is my most modern ride..... The Thorn Nomad ss circa 2001/2

Recently powder coated fillet brazed and British built with reynolds 531, this frame has the SS coupling mounts for splitting it into 2 in case you fancy going further afield, I believe this alone cost £500 to have done. Now yes, the butterfly bars are awful to look at but give so many riding positions for long jaunts into the countryside and it is easilly converted converted into flatbar if need be, the frame does actually suit big tyres and no mudguards too but this guise is what thorns were meant to look like.Powder coat wasnt fantastic in the odd place but hey, £60 wasnt too bad imo, it has Full 9spd LX excluding the deore chainset, rims are Mavic X717, City jet tyres and I have the original XT on sun with fatter tyres hung in the shed for if theyre ever needed.

A real workhorse

RBG

 

[legrandefromage]

Replace the faded brown front wheel QR first.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Replace the faded brown front wheel QR first.

On Form I see :roll:

For the record that was Saturday morning, the day I took the photo just before I went out to the lbs and picked up some cheap and cheerful silver security skewers as yes... I didn't like the awful faded Brown QR either.

RBG

 

[davidj]

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I would find it hard to love this duckling, but I have never set out to ride halfway round the world. If I did I may have a very different opinion.

Looking forward to your updates as you cycle through Africa .

 

[hamster]

Not a proper Thorn....you need at least another 5 inches of steerer stackers for the win!

 

[retrobikeguy]

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I agree it's a bit of an ugly duckling but is a good everyday workhorse with so many quality build features for a modern (ish) bike. Africa is a bit far for me David .... good idea but will be perfect for my coast to coast jaunt this Year.

Hamster.... I do have a steered extender....just incase I don't look ladgin enough

RBG

 

[The History Man]

Butterfly bar review please. I didn't have the bottle.

 

[531brazed]

This was built for major tours, but its ok to pop to the shops as well. That saddle wasnt made for world travel, the bike needs a Brooks with springs

 

[retrobikeguy]

Butterfly bar review please. I didn't have the bottle.

ugly.... but once you get used to the position tho surprisingly comfortable despite such a short reach, I expected to be all over the place but its alright, lots of grip positions and they keep pedestrians off your knuckles when you ram them off the designated cyclepath... :|

overall. just like a modern day - but set back scott AT4 bar.

RBG

 

[retrobikeguy]

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Did the Coast to coast from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay at the beginning of the month, 2 days, quite a ride

Top of Hardknott pass......

The Finish...