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Belt Drive / Re: Belt drive article from Thorn Blog
« Last post by PH on March 10, 2026, 08:50:21 PM »
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Tristan Ridley who is a long distance back packer has moved back to chain from belt.  He has a YT video explaining why….
Available here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx5nN3kyx5k

Best, Dan.
That was interesting, not just from a technical POV, it was worth watching for the scenery. While I accept the fragility of a carried belt, that has always been known and it shouldn't be an insurmountable issue. His not getting a better mileage from a belt than a chain is enough to put me off.  Though I'm not saying never...
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Transmission / Re: Nomad Mk3 eccentric slipping
« Last post by PH on March 10, 2026, 08:41:00 PM »
It shouldn't require anything, I have two Thorns with this style of BB and had a previous bike with something similar, they've never needed anything other than the bolts pinched tight.  Not even super tight, Thorn's first version of this style of EBB had four bolts, I assume they dropped that because it wasn't necessary. I put a bit of copperslip on mine, to avoid galvanic corrosion, but it wouldn't stop it slipping, if anything it would increase the likelihood.
Sorry that's not very helpful. It's such a simple mechanical design, if the parts are within tolerance I can't think why it wouldn't hold.  These are used on tandems, so it isn't likely you're just to powerful for it! Have you had the bike long?  Has it always done this? Do the lugs on the split meet when tightened?  I had that on a seatpost clamp, which is basically the same design. It's maybe not impossible that the insert is slightly undersized, if you have some accurate callipers, give it a measure. If you don't find a simple solution, maybe give Thorn a ring, it's possible they've come across it before. 
Good luck.
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Transmission / Nomad Mk3 eccentric slipping
« Last post by karola on March 10, 2026, 08:58:54 AM »
Hi everyone,
Quick question about the eccentric BB on a Thorn Nomad Mk3 (the newer design with the two clamping bolts under the BB shell, not the older grub screw type). Mine slowly rotates after about 50–70 km and the chain becomes loose again.
I tried using Dynamix assembly paste with friction particles but it didn’t solve the issue. What do you usually run there in practice: grease, assembly paste, or something else?
Best !
Karol
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Sherpa - XL for drops, needs assembly/work
« Last post by tt2cycletours on March 09, 2026, 10:32:03 PM »
Apologies just saw this. I imagine you have a frame now. I have almost finished building this up into a finished bike...
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Non-Thorn Related / Carradice New Ponchos
« Last post by in4 on March 09, 2026, 11:35:28 AM »
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Belt Drive / Re: Belt drive article from Thorn Blog
« Last post by Danneaux on March 08, 2026, 03:35:39 PM »
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Tristan Ridley who is a long distance back packer has moved back to chain from belt.  He has a YT video explaining why….
Available here...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx5nN3kyx5k

Best, Dan.
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Belt Drive / Re: Belt drive article from Thorn Blog
« Last post by Andyb1 on March 08, 2026, 02:21:10 PM »
Interesting to see that Tristan Ridley who is a long distance bikepacker has moved back to chain from belt.  He has a YT video explaining why….but his bike usage is pretty extreme!
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Bikes For Sale / Thorn Sherpa 50cm
« Last post by robbieonthenet on March 06, 2026, 12:27:36 PM »
For Sale in BH7
Black Thorn Sherpa 511L 50cm
9 speed good condition £650
See EBay or msg me on here
Cheers
Robert in Bournemouth
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Rohloff Internal Hub Gears / Re: Crack noise after shifting
« Last post by hendrich on March 06, 2026, 12:38:17 AM »
Thanks for the further suggestions. The ping/crack sounds only occurs in 8-14 once after switching gears and applying pedal force. Repeated attempts while climbing in 1-7 do not make the sound.  The sound does not repeat with any circular motion of the chain/pedal/BB timing. I agree that those items are difficult to eliminate as a cause in drive trains.

I loosened cable tension significantly, but the same sound still occurs. I have not yet whacked the hub axle, but the wheel does spin as free as it always did.

We are away from home for another 3 weeks. When at home I will try to study more carefully while bike is hanging. I'd like to lock the rear wheel, shift, and then put force into the pedals. However, the amount of force we apply while riding is significant, difficult to duplicate while hanging.

After that, I will give the hub a double cleaning, perhaps some grit will work loose. Then, I will contact Rohloff for ideas. The sound has not caused a problem while riding, but we are planning a 4000 Km heavily loaded tour this summer. Drive train sounds bug the hell out of me.
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Belt Drive / Re: New "Child Board" for Belt-drive related topics
« Last post by PH on March 06, 2026, 12:04:24 AM »
Thanks Dan, your efforts are always appreciated.  I must admit though that I take the lazy option and just click on the unread posts.
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