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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: philb on June 22, 2010, 01:33:06 AM

Title: sjs racks
Post by: philb on June 22, 2010, 01:33:06 AM

Are thorn still making these. They don't seem to be on their website anymore

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: julk on June 22, 2010, 07:58:41 AM

Maybe these have gone the same way as the handbuilt frames...

The frame builder was laid off some weeks ago.

In the absence of Thorn racks, Tubus are very good.

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on June 22, 2010, 10:42:52 PM

I hope not because the tubus on my audax MK3 isn't a great fit, really needs the thron light rear rack

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: expr on June 22, 2010, 10:51:33 PM

Kevin (the frame builder) use to make the custom fit racks, so presumably they are no longer.

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on June 22, 2010, 11:34:42 PM

Perhapse someone from SJS cycles might like to confirm this

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: julk on June 24, 2010, 08:35:33 PM

I see the rear racks are back in stock.

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on July 15, 2010, 03:31:17 AM

Thorn are no longer making the ultralight. Pitty

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: john28july on July 15, 2010, 10:16:13 AM

Quote from: philb on July 15, 2010, 03:31:17 AM

Thorn are no longer making the ultralight. Pitty

Hello
I have two brand new. Both can be purchased for a reasonable offer!
John.

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: jags on July 15, 2010, 12:57:51 PM

hi john what price for the front rack .
cheers buddy ;)

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: john28july on July 15, 2010, 03:31:34 PM

Quote from: jags on July 15, 2010, 12:57:51 PM

hi john what price for the front rack .
cheers buddy ;)

Hello
No. I have two Ultralight Rear Racks in boxes ready to post. Original cost each was £59:99!
John.

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on July 15, 2010, 11:27:53 PM

Hi John. Happy to relive you of one but I'm in Australia. If you want to work out how much the postage is and then let me know how I could pay it would be much apreciated.
Phil

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: john28july on July 20, 2010, 09:55:40 AM

One of Ultralight racks are now sold
One to Australia the other is still available due to prospective purchaser having a change of mind!

John

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on July 26, 2010, 05:49:05 AM

Is this what you meant john? I live in a flat so I don't have access to a vice or metalwork equipment.
Philip

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: john28july on July 26, 2010, 09:47:43 AM

Quote from: philb on July 26, 2010, 05:49:05 AM

Is this what you meant john? I live in a flat so I don't have access to a vice or metalwork equipment.
Philip

No!
Take look here as I mentioned earlier.
http://www.pbase.com/leftpoole/test
Yours needs more bend than this but you should get the idea.
I think you may now require new arms!
John

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on July 26, 2010, 10:23:01 AM

Thanks John, but it won't go around the rear brake like that. Without a workshop, I'm pretty happy with mine as the rack is only rated for a light wieght.
Philip

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: john28july on July 26, 2010, 12:15:43 PM

Quote from: philb on July 26, 2010, 10:23:01 AM

Thanks John, but it won't go around the rear brake like that. Without a workshop, I'm pretty happy with mine as the rack is only rated for a light wieght.
Philip

Best to get a new pair of arms and get someone with a vice and hammer to do it as a dog leg.
All the best,
John

Title: Re: sjs racks
Post by: philb on July 26, 2010, 10:50:54 PM

Thanks John