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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: horizon on March 18, 2019, 02:58:28 pm

Title: Difference(s) between XTC and Sherpa
Post by: horizon on March 18, 2019, 02:58:28 pm

The XTC and the Sherpa seem to fulfill similar roles as 26" wheel, derailleur bikes. Did the Sherpa replace the XTC or is it a different sort of bike (heavier duty for example) Any ideas?

Title: Re: Difference(s) between XTC and Sherpa
Post by: rualexander on March 18, 2019, 04:47:36 pm

Sherpa (original) was significantly heavier duty than XTC.

Title: Re: Difference(s) between XTC and Sherpa
Post by: leftpoole on March 19, 2019, 09:35:16 am

The XTC has a shorter wheelbase, shorter rearcend and was designed in theory for a sporty tourer.
The Sherpa was and still is, a good compromise as it’s a great bike to go camping touring and great for day rides!
John

Title: Re: Difference(s) between XTC and Sherpa
Post by: horizon on March 27, 2019, 11:17:10 am

Thanks for that John. It's an interesting concept but maybe not a load lugger - fast, lightweight riding along muddy tracks maybe. So it looks like I'll stick with 700c for that.

Title: Re: Difference(s) between XTC and Sherpa
Post by: j-ms on March 27, 2019, 11:58:42 pm

The Sherpa is the derailleur version of the Raven - essentially the same frame.  They are true all-purpose touring bicycles, far more than just weekend tourers, and are capable of multi-month, self-supported, touring (based on the fact that my Raven has toured like that for most of the past two years).  I'm no connoisseur of bicycles but I get the feeling my Raven rides better with a load on it.