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Community => Member's Gallery => Topic started by: T1PAU on October 30, 2012, 12:27:32 PM

Title: Thorn Mercury
Post by: T1PAU on October 30, 2012, 12:27:32 PM

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s674/T1PAU/photo_zps41587e91.jpg)

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: jags on October 30, 2012, 12:44:26 PM

yeah seen this beauti on cyclechat, sure is a great looking bike,
whats it like to ride ;)
thanks for posting it here  enjoy.

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: Swislon on October 30, 2012, 04:43:04 PM

Now that I like.

How are you finding the combination of disc brake at the rear (is it a BB7?) and dual pivot at the front?

Steve

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: Danneaux on October 30, 2012, 06:53:40 PM

Welcome to the Forum, T, and -- Wowza! -- what an entrance!

That is simply a gorgeous bike, and it is just terrific to have a Mercury owner here! I'm sure you'll be asked many questions about it, and we're looking forward to more ride reports and photos, of course.

Best,

Dan. ("Mercury" -- apt name for something that looks so, so f-a-s-t!)

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: T1PAU on October 31, 2012, 12:02:59 PM

It really is a lovely bike to ride very surefooted comfortable and quick, it suits the purpose I wanted it for, initially winter riding for fun and commuting to work.
Most of my riding involves narrow twisting, hilly country lanes that never seem to dry in winter so the combination of rear disc (yes it is a BB7) and calliper front works well for me.

It was a pleasure dealing with Andy and the team at Thorn having this bike spec'ed for me.

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: geocycle on October 31, 2012, 05:47:54 PM

Any idea what the final weight is?  Brilliant looking bike by the way.

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: T1PAU on November 01, 2012, 09:13:38 AM

Weight is 13Kg.

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: geocycle on December 21, 2012, 06:52:48 PM

Spotted a review of the Mercury in CW. It wins the group test! http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/tech/bikes/129431/5/touring-bikes-grouptest.html

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: benstevens on January 05, 2013, 01:03:15 PM

That really is a beautiful looking bike

Title: Re: Thorn Mercury
Post by: Walkdontrun on August 08, 2014, 03:59:00 PM

Quote from: T1PAU on October 30, 2012, 12:27:32 PM

(http://i1311.photobucket.com/albums/s674/T1PAU/photo_zps41587e91.jpg)

Really great looking bike - is this still for sale..?