Thorn Nomad MKII

[u-gene]

Here it is: my pride and joy - brand new Nomad MKII.
Although it took some time to get it, the build quality and the way it rides, was definitely worth the wait every single day.
The steerer tube is yet to be cut off.
Greetings from Poland
Eugene

[Cedric]

Hi, U-gene!

We are almost neighbours - I'm from Ukraine.

My congratulations for this excellent bike!

Can you give me some details on seize and specification?

Did you travel to UK for purchase?

Regards,

Cedric

[julk]

Eugene,
That is a splendid looking bike you have, it should last a lifetime of riding.
So why cut the steerer down, leave it long for when you get older and need to sit more upright
Julian.

[Relayer]

Great looking bike!  I used to know an old guy who said black is the only colour for a bike.  This was because he did so many miles, including winter on salted roads here in Scotland, he had to touch up his frame quite a bit.

[u-gene]

Hi all
@Cedric
My bike's specs are pretty high. Durability and versatility were the main objectives in this case. I plan a ~1 year Africa tour early next year.
- Andra 30 css rims
- black anodized Rohloff hub
- Schmidt hub dynamo
- Sram PC890 chain
- Royce titanium bb
- XTR brakes & swissstop breaking pads
- Brooks Flyer Champion saddle
- Ergon GP1-L grips with Cane Creek Ergo bar ends
- Schmidt Edelux headlight; Cateye TL-LD 1100 rear light
- Schwalbe Marathon Extreme 2,25in; SKS mudguards
- Thorn Expedition rear rack; front Thorn Lo Loader
- S&S 590L frame

Purchase and size choosing details were all arranged by email. Thorn sales department is doing great job - one can fully rely on them.

@julk
I'll take your suggestion into consideration, but, honestly, I doubt I'll live this long. You know: ride the bike fast, die young

@Relayer
My favorite colour was last year's military green, but, since it's no longer available, I have settled on matt black and I'm happy with it.

[baisius]

Hi u-gene,

I found a brother for your bike
In the picture is my Nomad Mk2 I got this summer. Specification is very similar to yours.
I plan about one year ride next year too, just choosing destination at the moment.
Greetings from Lithuania.

Paulius

[Cedric]

Hi, Paulius

Sorry for asking the same question, but what size is yours? 

[mski]

Terrific bike, i hope you enjoy it.
My girlfriend and i are currently heading through Europe along the Danube bound eventually for South Africa on a pair of Nomad Mk2's. One Black and one yellow. You never know we may see you on the road in Africa next year.
Take care and happy cycling!
Matt
http://ontheroadwithatoad.blogspot.com/

[baisius]

Hi Cedric,

Frame size is 540L. I'm not tall - 1m 65cm. Before buying I went to Bridgwater for a test ride and was impressed by the bike build and Rohloff. They had a test bike with 565L frame but I was told that 540L will fit me best. After one month thinking about configuration I placed an order by email.
Upgrades to standart specification:
S+S
Black Rohloff
Schmidt 28 Dynamo Front Hub - Black
Andra 30 CSS rim
Marathon EX 2.25" tires
SKS chromoplastic mudguards Black 65
PITLOCK Anti Theft Skewers
Sram PC890 Chain
Shimano A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals
Brooks B17
Ergon GC3 Grips
Thorn Accessory Bar
Thorn Expedition Steel Rear Cycle Pannier Rack
Thorn MkV Cro Mo Steel Low Loader
3 Profile Design Kages

At the moment nothing is connected to the hub but I will add:
Supernova E3 triple
E-werk
Garmin Vista Hcx

Paulius

[Cedric]

Thank you, Paulius, for specification!

To: U-gene
      Paulius,

About the delivery.

I contacted SJSC and they calculated the delivery cost into Ukraine, 450 GBP, which, at first glance seemed to me comparable +/- with the cost of short trip to UK (Bridgewater).

As non-UK-residents we are paying:
price-list
- VAT in UK 17.5%
+ Delivery cost
+ Custom duty in import country (Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania)
+ VAT ON custom cost (invoice + delivery + custom-duty) in import country (Poland, Ukraine, and Lithuania)

Oh, Gosh. That’s considerably increasing the total cost.

What do you think? Or how did you deal with in your cases?


To U-gene
      Mski

Aren’t you afraid of crossing Africa, the wildest continent left, alone or with companions just on bikes? Going through all the countries like Somali, Uganda, etc.

[mski]

To U-gene
      Mski

Aren’t you afraid of crossing Africa, the wildest continent left, alone or with companions just on bikes? Going through all the countries like Somali, Uganda, etc.

Why worry Cedric, the Bikes are up to it. Possibly so are my legs . Will probably give Somalia a miss though. We are planning the eastern route which after the desert of Sudan and mountains, and allegedly stone throwing children, of Ethiopia is relatively tourist friendly.
If we survive i will keep you posted   

[Bearbait]

Wow!  450 is a lot.  SJCS quoted 150 for shipping to Canada.  Most people then pay 5% tax with no duty. And we get 17.5% off because of VAT.

[rualexander]

....As non-UK-residents we are paying:
price-list
- VAT in UK 17.5%
+ Delivery cost
+ Custom duty in import country (Poland, Ukraine, Lithuania)
+ VAT ON custom cost (invoice + delivery + custom-duty) in import country (Poland, Ukraine, and Lithuania)....

He knows he doesn't have to pay UK VAT, he has put a minus sign in front of it!

[Kuba]

I contacted SJSC and they calculated the delivery cost into Ukraine, 450 GBP, which, at first glance seemed to me comparable +/- with the cost of short trip to UK (Bridgewater).

Depending on where you are in Ukraine, and how adventurous you are , catching Ryanair from Rzeszow/Poland to Bristol may save you quite a bit of money... A lot of hassle, but you probably can get a return ticket, bike included, well below GBP 100. Bristol-Bridgwater and Ukraine-Rzeszow is peanuts, even with a bike. The flights do not start till 28 March though!

[JimK]

450 is a lot.  SJCS quoted 150 for shipping to Canada. 

360 pounds to ship to the USA! Seems a bit like airplane tickets. Freakish.