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Private Classified => Bikes For Sale => Topic started by: Webswonder on March 29, 2026, 07:01:23 PM

Title: Happy ending
Post by: Webswonder on March 29, 2026, 07:01:23 PM
There were quite a few comments and recommendations when I advertised my 2018 Nomad Mk 2 for sale earlier this year. ( https://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=15577.0 ). I marked it as SOLD but never explained the ending to the story. I enquired with Thorn about a Pendix conversion for my Thorn Raven. They offered me a part exchange deal involving the Nomad and I accepted it. The Pendix was fitted a couple of weeks ago and after a few rides I am really impressed. I have all the benefits of a correctly sized Thorn frame with 14 Rohloff gears plus configurable levels of assistance from the Pendix when I want it. Riding without power is little different to riding with a few kg in my panniers. Riding with power is like having a bionic boost to my very elderly legs. That assistance really opens up possibilities living in hilly west Wales. Thanks Thorn and thanks Pendix!
Title: Re: Happy ending
Post by: Danneaux on March 30, 2026, 01:56:10 AM
WOW! ;) What a wonderful, storybook ending to your journey and quest!

Made my day to read this!

Best, Dan.
Title: Re: Happy ending
Post by: pandanroll on March 30, 2026, 08:53:06 AM
Happy to hear you found an appropriate solution and that you can continue to enjoy your Raven!

iirc you were thinking of selling a Mercury too. I will DM you about this as I may be potentially interested.
Title: Re: Happy ending
Post by: Webswonder on March 30, 2026, 09:40:42 AM
Hi Pandanroll,

Thanks for your interest. I've decided to keep the Mercury. My plan was to have one pedelec bike and one "pure" Thorn, which is what I now have. Despite the rear cable disk brake, which I can never get to work as well as I'd like, The Mercury is a gorgeous beast.

Regards,

Jeremy
Title: Re: Happy ending
Post by: pandanroll on March 30, 2026, 10:18:44 AM
Thank you for the reply. Wishing you many happy KMs on your Thorns.