Thorn Cycles Forum
Private Classified => Bike Bits / Accessories For Sale => Topic started by: Man of Kent on March 23, 2012, 08:01:36 AM
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As above :-) I'm currently running a pair of Thorn Carbon Forks on my RST but wish to change to steel (I'm a loaded touring type of bloke) There's some slight scuffs on them but nothing else, pictures upon request :-)
The Forks I'd like to replace them with are only £99 and I don't want to make a profit on them so that's the asking price.
I'm based in Bristol, UK. Happy to ship anywhere at cost.
PM or Post here if interested :-)
Yrs,
Ryan
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Hi Ryan
I'm in the process of buying a s/h Thorn Raven sport size 536L with steel forks. I presume yours would fit? I'm not really a bike mechanic - are they easy to change over and how high does the steerer tube come above the frame? Are you interested in a swap? Mine will be red when the bike arrives. Please could you send some photos to: mail@stephenwatson.me.uk
Kind regards, Stephen
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Thorn forks come with different 'offset/ rake' depending on the frame size. ( usually a number stamped on the steerer tube ie 46, 48...) Ideally you'll need to make sure the numbers match AND that the forks axle to crown lengths are the same.
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Apologies to Stephen that I never replied all those months ago: it was a kind offer and one I'd have taken up if all the measurements were correct. Life's thrown me a few curve balls recently!
Anyway, the forks mentioned above are now on eBay and end on sunday:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200813388053?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649
There's a reserve of £50 pounds on them, rake is 45mm, crown to axle is 45mm. Steerer tube in uncut.
If anyone from the Thorn Forums community wins then I'll ship them for free: just let me know that you saw them here once I've sent an invoice.
Peace and Grease,
RYan