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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by mickeg on February 12, 2026, 03:32:24 PM »
Quote from: Webswonder on February 12, 2026, 05:24:45 AM
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I am not in a hurry to sell but on the other hand I don't see the point in asking for an unrealistic price only to drop it later. I usually reckon that half the original buying price is a good guide for any secondhand item in good condition.
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Used Rohloff hubs retain good value.  So, do not put a price for the entire bike below the cost of a new Rohloff hub.

If you bought that in Dec 2017, the odds are very good that the rings were installed.
https://www.rohloff.de/en/company/news/news/flange-support-rings
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by Webswonder on February 12, 2026, 08:13:11 AM »
Thanks for the guidance. I see there have been several discussions over the years on the topic. I'll post a question.
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by Danneaux on February 12, 2026, 06:20:48 AM »
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My fantasy plan was to add some electric assistance to my Nomad, Mercury or Raven to help me with these Welsh Hills in my old age, but I don't see any route to that happening. So now I have the attention of people who know their bike stuff, can I ask if I am right on that? Or might I be cancelled for even suggesting such a thing? 😉

No not canceled, but I would suggest starting a fresh topic in a more appropriate board on the Forum. It would help me to avoid splitting the posts when it goes far astray from the original "Bike for Sale" topic.  ;) :) A fresh topic devoted to electrification would also make it easier for future members to find that topic in a search.

Best, Dan.
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by Webswonder on February 12, 2026, 05:24:45 AM »
Thanks for all the comments. I guess that is both the problem and advantage of having a bike for sale section in an enthusiast forum. It can quickly become a discussion rather than an advert 🤣.

I am not in a hurry to sell but on the other hand I don't see the point in asking for an unrealistic price only to drop it later. I usually reckon that half the original buying price is a good guide for any secondhand item in good condition.

My fantasy plan was to add some electric assistance to my Nomad, Mercury or Raven to help me with these Welsh Hills in my old age, but I don't see any route to that happening. So now I have the attention of people who know their bike stuff, can I ask if I am right on that? Or might I be cancelled for even suggesting such a thing? 😉
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by mickeg on February 12, 2026, 03:27:57 AM »
My only comment on the pricing is that S&S couplings often do not add a lot to the price of a used bike.  I suspect someone looking for the couplers won't look for used bikes because a used bike with couplers is so rare.

But if someone wants an S&S coupled bike, they probably will be happy to see that it takes 26 inch tires, as those wheels fit better in an S&S case than 650b or 700c.

That said, your size bike might be pretty hard to pack in an S&S case.  My Nomad Mk II is a size 590M and getting it into the case is a very tight fit.
https://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13407.0

If you are not in a hurry to sell it you can start high and slowly drop your price.
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by Danneaux on February 12, 2026, 01:43:55 AM »
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To be honest, that price is crazy for a 26", rim-brake bike in 2026.
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The market will decide, and the market isn't crazy

Yes. the market ultimately decides the fairness of the price; if it sells, it is fairly priced; if not, the price can be adjusted or the product withdrawn by the seller. Sometimes, the seller solicits opinions about pricing but not in this case. eBay, Gumtree, other listings here and Thorn's own used offerings provide good references for asking prices. Different buyers have differing tastes and preferences

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If you want a discussion, maybe the classifieds is not the appropriate place for it.
Yes again, a discussion best made elsewhere, perhaps as a more general standalone topic, re changing market focus, buyer tastes and the effects on used asking prices.

Best, Dan
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Cycle Tours / Re: Sri Lanka 2026
« Last post by in4 on February 12, 2026, 01:25:11 AM »
A fascinating read already. The flooding is presenting many unexpected challenges but the cycling looks great. Enjoy!
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Cycle Tours / Re: Sri Lanka 2026
« Last post by PH on February 11, 2026, 11:41:49 PM »
Have a great trip, I look forward to following. 
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Thorn Nomad Mk 2 2017
« Last post by PH on February 11, 2026, 11:30:57 PM »
Quote from: WorldTourer on February 11, 2026, 10:51:40 PM
To be honest, that price is crazy for a 26", rim-brake bike in 2026. The world has moved on and you’re asking someone to invest almost new-bike money in a format for which there are less and less replacement options. And that’s not even mentioning the bad bottom-bracket design of the Mk2 (fortunately fixed in the Mk3).
What nonsense. These bikes are still available from Thorn, prices from £3,500 and in this spec it'll be around £4,000.  So half price for a lightly used bike, if it meets someone's requirements, it's a bargain.
There's nothing bad about the design of EBB which has been around for over a centaury and Thorn used for twenty years.  I've never come across a single issue with one that didn't arise from mechanical miss-use or incompetence. The design Thorn use now eliminates most of that, but it doesn't function any better.
If you want a discussion, maybe the classifieds is not the appropriate place for it.
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Cycle Tours / Re: Sri Lanka 2026
« Last post by Matt2matt2002 on February 11, 2026, 11:10:38 PM »
Great to hear you arrived safely.
SL is in my top 2 countries for touring. Just behind Thailand.
Great folks and food.
Looking forward to reading about your adventures on Cycle Blaze.

Matt
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