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Non-Thorn Related / Re: The Bone Phone is here. Is it any good for cyclists?
« Last post by in4 on Today at 06:21:42 PM »
I'd consider using them, despite finding the audio quality a bit poor. John Lewis stock them. I never use earbuds on the bike, in fact I've decided not to use them at all because they prevent ears from 'breathing' I might use BC's for audio route prompts though.

Here's an example from JL

https://www.johnlewis.com/shokz-openmove-bluetooth-wireless-open-ear-headphones-grey/p110575797
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Bikes For Sale / Re: THORN EXP’s for sale
« Last post by PeteFS on Today at 04:24:35 PM »
Hi
Thanks for the contact.
Photos are too large for here.  Are you on WhatsApp?
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Transmission / Re: Replace chain
« Last post by PH on Today at 10:55:02 AM »
Hello,
On my Thorn Raven Twin, I replace my chain about every 7500kms and have just recently replaced the chainrings and sprocket for the first time after accumulating about 44000kms.
Regards
Hugo

44000 kms with a Rohloff Sprocket ! Are you sure ? it’s a lot of kilometers
If you change the chain often enough, you can make a sprocket and chain ring last almost indefinitely.  The question is if it makes economic sense, as in - are you spending more on chains than you would replacing the other components? There is some disagreement on the answer to that, it depends... IMO it makes little cost difference, but letting it all wear out requires less maintenance.
I swapped (Or flipped) the lot on my Mercury at around 27,000km, though that bike doesn't see the worst of the weather or much off-road. On the wet weather/off-road Nomad I'm still expecting 15,000+ km.
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Facebook ad: 969 Thorn Sherpa 485L £350 Newbury
« Last post by Willcol on July 23, 2026, 10:46:32 PM »
Apologies for not replying, I must have missed the notifications. I had the seller photograph the BB and figured the sizing codes out from those photos.
If you are the new owner Binky, hope you enjoy! 
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Transmission / Re: Replace chain
« Last post by jul on July 23, 2026, 09:35:52 PM »
Hello,
On my Thorn Raven Twin, I replace my chain about every 7500kms and have just recently replaced the chainrings and sprocket for the first time after accumulating about 44000kms.
Regards
Hugo

44000 kms with a Rohloff Sprocket ! Are you sure ? it’s a lot of kilometers
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Transmission / Re: Replace chain
« Last post by HugoC on July 23, 2026, 08:53:05 PM »
Hello,
On my Thorn Raven Twin, I replace my chain about every 7500kms and have just recently replaced the chainrings and sprocket for the first time after accumulating about 44000kms.
Regards
Hugo
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Bikes For Sale / Re: THORN EXP’s for sale
« Last post by Worldcitizen on July 23, 2026, 07:44:08 PM »
Hi,
I'm interested in the one with frame size 530 if still available. Love to see some photos if possible.
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Bikes For Sale / Re: THORN EXP’s for sale
« Last post by PeteFS on July 23, 2026, 05:42:00 PM »
Hi jul

Yes I do.

Happy to forward them.

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Wheels, Tyres and Brakes / Re: Schwalbe marathon supreme 26x2" 50-559
« Last post by jul on July 22, 2026, 09:05:06 AM »
Yep without mudguard  :)

2.30 just for fun  8)
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Wheels, Tyres and Brakes / Re: Schwalbe marathon supreme 26x2" 50-559
« Last post by martinf on July 22, 2026, 07:32:00 AM »
Do you think 26x2.30 tires are ok wirh the Nomad MK2 ?

I have used Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 55x559 with mudguards on my Raven Tour frames, these have slighly less clearance than a Nomad.

So 26x2.30 should fit a Nomad. But perhaps not with mudguards?

There is also the issue that advertised tyre sizes don't always correspond to the true size.
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