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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Re: Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by Danneaux on Today at 04:01:27 PM »
My heartfelt thanks for your kind wishes, thoughts, support and encouragement in open Forum, PMs, and emails.

Experts at three medical universities agree on the course of action and my surgeons are regarded as world-class in this field. I feel confident in them, like them, and they are deeply invested in a good outcome for me, so roll on Friday when all should be done and dusted except for the recovery.

Now, go take some good rides for me so I can live vicariously till I'm back on my bike again!  ;)

All the best, Dan.
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Luggage / Re: new tent advice please.
« Last post by Jags on Today at 02:39:16 PM »
well thats it everything bought,Tent Alpinus 2man well pleased with it.
pillow kilos gear as is sleeping matt elite and down sleeping bag jurys out on sleeping bag tho,
i kinda like an army coat over me when im in my cot :o.

dont need much cooking gear i can cook honest i would burn water. :'(
me wee bike is in top nick i even have it converted to motor up front just to get me
up the hills,mind you it does add a lot of weight to the bike

so anyhoo if i get a good week in september im off up north to cooley mountains .
thats the latest from me have a great rest of the year folks.

cheers
Anto...Jags
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Bikes For Sale / Audax Mk1
« Last post by MartinH on Today at 12:19:31 PM »
In 1996 when the frames were hand made in the back of the shop I bought a Mk1 Audax from Robin Thorn ( I have the receipt!)
This is not the right bike for the riding I now do so it's time someone else had a go with it.
This bike has been well maintained and gently updated a bit over the years.

Current spec:
57.5 cm frame - I am 175cm and it fits me fine.
Frame refinished in close to the original royal blue powder coat but much better quality than the original.
Sora STI changers, front and rear mechs.
105 calliper brakes
Deore hubs, Mavic Open rims.
I can't remember what the bottom bracket is but I has only done a few miles.
SKS chromplastic mudguards
28mm Gatorskins

£300 - I'm open to offers.

Pick up from near Colchester or I could pack for a courier collection.


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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Re: Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by PH on August 30, 2025, 10:52:53 AM »
Thanks for your time and effort Dan, it's much appreciated.
Hope the surgery all goes as planned and wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Non-Thorn Related / Your next tour choice?
« Last post by in4 on August 30, 2025, 07:35:46 AM »
https://www.timeout.com/travel/worlds-most-beautiful-cycling-trails
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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Re: Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by macspud on August 30, 2025, 01:57:27 AM »
Good luck with the operation, Dan.
Fingers crossed for your speedy recovery and regaining your cycling fitness.
Mac
🤞
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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Re: Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by Andre Jute on August 30, 2025, 01:02:53 AM »
Good luck, Dan. You deserve some -- plenty! -- after all that.
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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Re: Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by GaryRT on August 29, 2025, 08:15:58 PM »
The very best of luck to you Dan.

Gary.
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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Re: Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by Andyb1 on August 29, 2025, 07:29:08 PM »
Danneaux,
All your work on this Forum is really appreciated.  It must use up a fair chunk of your time but it helps keep this place safe and nice.

What you wrote about your health came as a real shock.   Forums often only show a limited picture of each of us.  Your attitude is really positive and I hope all goes well and that you are soon on two wheels again.

Andyb1

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Muppets Threads! (And Anything Else) / Admin: Spam and updates for All
« Last post by Danneaux on August 29, 2025, 05:41:30 PM »
Greetings, All!

As most of you now realize, we are once again in late summer spam-posting season. All are designed in some way to hook eyes and generate a response. Please ignore it if you can and definitely do NOT click on any links in the posts! I will continue to ban the posters by all means and delete the posts as quickly as I can. I will be adjusting filters as well.

I must ask your forebearance as there may be some brief delays in my spam removal efforts for as much as a couple days at at a time. I will be undergoing surgery 05 September to FINALLY correct a comprehensive pre-birth defect I have struggled with the whole of my life. I will be in hospital and guest house for 4 weeks but only a couple days away from phone, laptop, and Forum so should be back up and running soonest on my Admin duties.

For those who are curious, I was a DES (Dietylstilbestrol) Baby, result of an anti-miscarriage drug prescribed to my at-risk mother with best intent by her doctors in high doses for all nine months she carried me to term in 1960. Much like Thalidomide, the drug has since been largely banned for the intergenerational physical and genetic (900+) mutations it can cause. It seems I hit the jackpot for both and in the last several years they have become potentially life-threatening. The intent is to fix the remaining physical aspects insofar as possible and compensate for the genetic ones. There will be some physiotherapy to get back in the saddle again at about 3 months; my return to cycling form should progress rapidly from there. I feel good now and should again soon after the dip.

So, if spam begins to appear, please ignore it and know I will get to it as soon as!

All the best, Dan.

Danneaux, Thorn Cycles Forum Administrator
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