Recent Posts

Pages: 1 ... 6 7 [8] 9 10
71
Wheels, Tyres and Brakes / Re: Schwalbe Supreme failure
« Last post by martinf on October 14, 2026, 04:18:53 PM »
Some of the tyre carcass threads are cut on that tyre, I reckon it will eventually fail with a ruptured carcass. So I would replace it, so long as I could find a decent replacement.

On tour, if no good tyres are easily found, I would put a big patch on the inside of the tyre and hope that it lasts till the end of the tour. I still have some of the big rectangular patches that look as if they are made of tarred canvas, these used to be included in puncture repair kits in the 1970's.

I suppose the modern equivalent is something like this :

https://eu.restrap.com/fr/products/tyre-boot-kit?oc=FR&_su_rec=K6rF_pVYdOCxN9WXFE2z4xPmt3A-qF5lXjM6zg_wpFOFtjPLZMkdqXqPpaolNWlFLNAtR-7394hUgue8xJ8-osOekDmr8mIgFtFfpfMnggOPKlb3RoejAcZfGIp-cEgLMI2JokGS7Yu4uuPgGOBCxYGa_FHvVQFf56GEkQAFyqBBeHH_bPO2xqQWUJ3BY-HAKAFp_LzDrPBnXoTeXIKeUF98SBym29k6EnAJDsmjkKUP5fjYOi3wFetE3yVoaN9q6neSjClVrWDPxd3uHA&_su_rec_id=c28ca80a-9e0d-4aff-b6ff-f7698a6cd283-1791989603

Another method is to use a section of a lightweight tyre as a patch. I have an 11 x 6 cm piece of a Kojak tyre in my touring tool kit, the idea is that if I get a really deep cut in the tread area I can glue this patch inside the tyre and (hopefully) be able to ride to the nearest bike shop, garage or supermarket that stocks a 26" tyre.
73
General Technical / Re: Brooks saddle
« Last post by jul on October 14, 2026, 01:52:45 PM »
After to have tighten little the s
crew, the leather tor..



[

Is it normal ?
74
Wheels, Tyres and Brakes / Re: Schwalbe Supreme failure
« Last post by jul on October 14, 2026, 01:40:16 PM »
I'm still on tour with my Nomad and my rear Supreme show sign of weakness after 9500kms



Possible to ride without problem ?
75
Cycle Tours / Re: Part Three, my tentative UK trip.
« Last post by Andyb1 on October 13, 2026, 06:36:36 PM »
What happened?
Did you ride in UK?
All seems to have gone quiet.
76
Non-Thorn Related / Re: Pluses and minuses for changing either a sprocket or chainring
« Last post by mickeg on October 13, 2026, 04:47:59 PM »
For around town riding with an unladen bike, I use a 44T chainring and 16T sprocket.  That is geared high enough that I still have higher gears on shallow downhills but it is geared low enough that with an unladen bike I have the gears I need for uphills.

But when I go on a bike tour I need lower gears.  I switch to a 36T chainring, stick with the same 16T sprocket. 

I add or subtract four chainlinks when I make the switch.  With the longer chain, I have two quick links installed.

It would be simpler to swap sprockets now with the splined sprockets, I made the choice to switch chainrings when I initially built up the bike, that was back when the sprockets were threaded.

I do not use a chainglider.  I use a five arm crank with 110 BCD.  So swapping chainrings means removing and reinstalling the chainring bolts.

If I was going to do a tour in flatter country, I might try a 40T chainring instead of the 36T, but have not done a tour in an area like that yet.
77
Wanted / Re: Thorn silver Comfort Bars
« Last post by Andyb1 on October 12, 2026, 10:46:15 AM »
Black comfort bars arrived today - PM sent
78
Wanted / Re: Thorn silver Comfort Bars
« Last post by AdrianStone on October 12, 2026, 07:21:51 AM »
Thank you
79
Much-loved Black Thorn Raven touring bike, owned since 2008 and regularly ridden for many years. Steel frame with Rohloff 14-speed hub gears, carbon handlebars, Brooks saddle and Shimano brakes. Includes orginal SJS front and rear pannier racks.

Mechanically in good condition. The frame is generally good, but does have  some cosmetic scuffs from transport. Requires new tyres and inner tubes, plus a general service before use. it's been in the garage for a few years. As and I as I haven't managed to go out and do any touring, sadly.

The frame was made for me at 5 ft 6 in;
19-inch (48 cm) frame, measured from the centre of the crank to the top of the seat tube. Top tube measures approximately 59 cm, and down tube approximately 58 cm.

These are measurements taken by hand..Viewing welcome. https://photos.app.goo.gl/zryy3Gb1vf2Bo6Y77

Collection from Kirdford, West Sussex, I also travel a lot for work in the south of England so it might be possible to meet somewhere. Or deliver the bike depending on where you are.
80
Wanted / Re: Thorn silver Comfort Bars
« Last post by Andyb1 on October 10, 2026, 09:27:13 PM »
Maybe.   On another forum someone offered me a set for spares as they know I use them……nothing has arrived yet but if they do appear you would be welcome to them for the postage cost.   No idea if silver or black.
Pages: 1 ... 6 7 [8] 9 10