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Private Classified => Bikes For Sale => Topic started by: hedgepig on January 09, 2016, 07:40:20 PM

Title: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: hedgepig on January 09, 2016, 07:40:20 PM: Hi
I have decided to sell my Club Tour, but I wondered if it would be a bad idea to try and sell it at this time of year.
It's in good nick but essentially the wrong size for me. I would like it to find a good home.
all suggestions welcome
hedgepig
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: diapason on January 09, 2016, 07:44:36 PM: I've just bought a Thorn - a used ExxP from SJSC. The shop were pretty busy and commented that 'everyone is spending their christmas money' Tis a good bike - I'm sure you'll find a buyer.
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Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: hedgepig on January 09, 2016, 07:46:51 PM: Waiting for the sun to come out so I can get a photo, but I think I'll press ahead.
Thanks
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: in4 on January 09, 2016, 08:01:02 PM: A lovely Nomad has just sold on ebay for a shade over 1k. The buyers are out there! Plus you'll be able to order your new Thorn in time for the better weather, which will surely be along anytime soon! ;)
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: hedgepig on January 09, 2016, 08:09:02 PM: It is Thorn Club Tour British Racing Green 517 S (21inch)
I turn out to be a 19 inch, having had to consult about my back-strain.
(shrinking violet?)
I got it Xmas 2012
Photos with full spec to come....
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: jags on January 09, 2016, 08:21:52 PM: don't think you will have a problem selling ;)
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: Tiberius on January 10, 2016, 12:02:15 AM: Time of year would have zero influence on my decision to buy a bike.....If anything it tends to be a good time as they TEND to be cheaper...... ;D
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: hedgepig on January 12, 2016, 09:57:48 PM: Hi folks

This goes on E-bay later in the week. (see picture)

Owned from new
Would suit person 5'6-5'8 (I am selling as it is too large for me)
1300 miles on cycle computer (included in price), about 1500 miles total.
Mainly used as winter road bike and UK on-road touring.
Minor paintwork scratches only.
Cleaned and stored indoors between trips.

New tyres, tubes and brake-blocks.
Full specification for the 517S can be found on sjscycles.com. This bike is mainly the Thorn standard kit-build from SJS cycles in Bridgewater.
Frame made in Taiwan, bike assembled at SJS cycles UK.

Product Specification in detail:

Thorn Club Tour Frame & Fork Set British Racing Green 517 S (21inch)

Shimano Altus CT91 Cantilever Brake Set - M-55/T All Weather Brake Blocks - Front & Rear

Deda Cork handlebar ribbon, with bar end plugs Black per set

Wheel Reflector

Panaracer Pasela Tour Guard Kevlar/Aramid Belt Rigid Tyre - 700 x 32

Schwalbe SV16 Presta Tube - 700c/27" Tyres

9 Speed Shimano Tiagra ST-4503 Triple STI Road Levers

Shimano Deore RD-M591 9 Speed Top Normal Rear Derailleur Long Cage

Shimano Tiagra FD-4503 9 Spd Triple Front Derailleur 28.6 / 31.8 mm

Shimano Deore & Tiagra HG53 Chain 114 Links 9 Speed - Special Rivet

Shimano Deore HG50 9 Speed Cassette - 11-32

700c (622) Wheelset 36h Mavic A319 Rims with Shimano Deore M590 Hubs in Black

Shimano Deore M590 2 Piece Design 9-Spd Triple Chainset - 26/36/48T - Black - 170mm

SJSC Reinforced Nylon Rim Tape - 700c (622) x 20mm - Black

Velo Deluxe Sports Womens Saddle - Black

SKS chromoplastic 700c / 27in mudguards Silver 45

Shimano PRO PLT Drop Handlebars - 31.8mm Clamp - Compact - 40cm C-C Wide

Cateye Strava cycle computer, wired fitting
Title: Re: Do people buy Thorns in January?
Post by: Danneaux on January 13, 2016, 01:00:16 AM: Lovely looking machine, hedgepig, bound to make someone deliriously happy.

Best of luck to buyer and seller alike,

Dan.