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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: theprophet1978 on March 17, 2013, 01:14:11 PM

Title: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: theprophet1978 on March 17, 2013, 01:14:11 PM

hi i recently acquired a thorn xtc frame and i know nothing about them, id like to rebuild but no idea of specs etc, its seems to me a great frame but is it worth a rebuild? any help would be good. thanks in advance

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: jags on March 17, 2013, 01:26:30 PM

help will be along very shortly my good man  ;)
very nice frame.

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: in4 on March 17, 2013, 01:48:51 PM

Welcome  :) If my memory serves me correctly 'Jawine' has an XTC and I'm sure she'd be willing to help. Additonally I think there is an XTC on fleabay right now so it might be useful to check the spec' so to speak in fact.... here's the link http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORN-XTC-BICYCLE-/221200390645?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item33809219f5

Hope that helps.

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: Andybg on March 17, 2013, 01:51:25 PM

Here is the link to the old xtc brochure.

http://web.archive.org/web/20060321052120/http://www.sjscycles.com/thornpdf/ThornxTc853BroHiRes.pdf

My first suggestion would be to check what size frame you have and make sure it is going to be right for you before investing in a build

Andy

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: Andybg on March 17, 2013, 01:53:51 PM

PS - And welcome to the Forum - you will find lots of help here


Andy

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: theprophet1978 on March 17, 2013, 02:02:25 PM

thanks everyone for the help, i will check frame size before i begin of course just wanted to get an idea of what it should be like etc as i only play around with vintage mtbs and bmxs really.

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: theprophet1978 on March 17, 2013, 04:51:59 PM

after measuring it and measuring me  i fear its gonna be to small, its 17" from centre of bb to top but the top tube is only 18" which i think will be too small. i think its gonna have to goto a new home :(. thank you everyone for your time

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: in4 on March 17, 2013, 05:43:37 PM

Perhaps you might wish to sell it via the forum. I'm sure you'll find considerable interest here.

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: Andybg on March 17, 2013, 05:51:06 PM

Its all ready up on ebay!!!!

Now that is a man of action.....

Andy

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: jags on March 17, 2013, 06:17:34 PM

how much is he looking for it.

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: Andybg on March 17, 2013, 06:59:26 PM

Here is the link to the sale:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorn-xtc-frame-and-forks-Touring-cross-road-bike-/171009189811?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item27d0f127b3

He has started the bidding at 70ukp but with no buy it now price.

Andy

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: jags on March 17, 2013, 07:03:15 PM

Jawine must be asleep thought she would be interisted in this one. ;D

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: theprophet1978 on March 17, 2013, 08:00:51 PM

hi all yes its on ebay at the mo ( free listing weekend ) to be honest im not too bothered if it sells or not, if it doesnt il just keep it too look at  ;D if anyone on here is interested i would remove it as id rather it went to someone who would appreciate it. just gutted it cant be me.

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: jags on March 17, 2013, 08:12:46 PM

if its the right size  for jawine she will be very interested  ;)

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: Andybg on March 17, 2013, 08:16:19 PM

I am sure it would be helpfull if you could measure the frame against the broshure and work out which size of frame it is that you have. It will also help to improve its resale value.

Andy

Title: Re: hi im new here and could use some help :)
Post by: JWestland on March 18, 2013, 04:35:38 PM

Hi it's a 455s...which is too small for me :(

Rm ships a frame for £25 via parcelforce I'd seriously cOnsider offering shipping else it may go for a very low price which is worse than not selling at all

It's lovely hope it gets a good home

URGH only sitting at £70! This may go for pennies...