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Thorn General / Re: (News of) New Thorn Mercury 40 prototype, destined for production
« Last post by mickeg on May 18, 2025, 12:24:23 PM »
I just looked at it again, that chain looks way too tight. 

Looks like the rear wheel is laced one cross. 

ISO mount for the disc brake.
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Thorn General / Re: (News of) New Thorn Mercury 40 prototype, destined for production
« Last post by dsim on May 18, 2025, 10:22:07 AM »
Does this mean Thorn will start implementing kickstand compatability across all its models?

The kickstand adapter on my Nomad MK3 puts the kickstand foot behind my 26 inch rear wheel, meaning I can't rear wheel it around with the kickstand in the "up" position.

Interested to see what the kickstand plate looks like
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Luggage / Re: Carradice - A look around the factory
« Last post by Danneaux on May 18, 2025, 04:34:16 AM »
Paul kindly wrote...
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Path Less Pedaled have recently been on a look around the Carradice factory, some interesting stuff:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxr1OWYjE5E&t=3s

Excellent stuff, Paul! For those who crave even more, some additional Carradice factory tour video links from longer ago here...

Meet Made in Britain Member Carradice/UPSO (4 years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7wq9wzZhL4

Carradice make commemorative Tour of Britain bags 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkLalzoX270

Carradice - Who We Are (11 years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrsxKYl18UU

Carradice Making MK3 Prototype (10 years ago)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6zUWbsgyKY

carradice of nelson lancashire f
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OimhQqTKPQ

I Went Behind The Curtain at Bafang's Factory in China
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp1fj-P_PyI

Best, Dan.

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Luggage / Re: Carradice - A look around the factory
« Last post by in4 on May 17, 2025, 08:12:23 PM »
I visited Carradice central oh, maybe 5 years ago. It was hidden down a side street, surrounded by terraced houses. As the area was also well known for mills and fabrics a large number of Asian people settled there.

The actual building is fabulous and when entering the smell and noise of ‘factory’ hits you. Very evocative sights, smells and sounds of an era passing by.

The staff (mostly ladies) were welcoming and down to Earth; none of that pretentious nonsense much in evidence these days.

I bought my Super C’s that day and a few spare rack hooks.

I dare say the new owners have moved with the times and perhaps automated a lot of things.

I hope they’ve retained at least some of the things that make Carradice such an old school but stylish brand.
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Luggage / Re: Carradice - A look around the factory
« Last post by mickeg on May 17, 2025, 12:37:33 PM »
If anyone is curious, someone on this forum visited them too, over a decade ago.  But if they changed ownership, this likely predates that.
https://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=6043.msg40535

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Luggage / Carradice - A look around the factory
« Last post by PH on May 17, 2025, 10:05:45 AM »
Path Less Pedaled have recently been on a look around the Carradice factory, some interesting stuff:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxr1OWYjE5E&t=3s
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Non-Thorn Related / Re: Clocking off and out
« Last post by in4 on May 15, 2025, 05:14:31 PM »
Ah but such memories to make you smile.
I know its heresy but have you thought of an ebike? An old farmer I knew in the UK Lake District got one after his knees 'gave in' He said it made cycling a thrill and a pleasure again, but without the aches and pains.
Best wishes
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Non-Thorn Related / Re: Clocking off and out
« Last post by Andre Jute on May 15, 2025, 05:13:00 PM »
There must be a cutoff point for everyone for every activity, differing for every cyclist. 

A cult, eh? Maybe cycling is an occult activity!

Good luck.
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Non-Thorn Related / Clocking off and out
« Last post by tyreon on May 15, 2025, 04:17:39 PM »
I never knew I was in a cult until I came out of it.

I found myself into tour cycling

Itsa long story,but the ride  and end of the road is closing.

I usually cycled with older folk back here. On overseas trips it was with my Oh or alone. Now the guys I once rode with have their feet up at home or in residential homes...or forever resting up the graveyard.

I cant do what I once did. Who can? Have sold and trying to sell some unwanted cycles or gear.


Theres little interest.

Gumtree and other platforms seem swamped with workable machines and knockdown prices.

Times and people and pastimes have changed. I say its more uncomfortable riding theseadays. But then I maybe a grouch. When I journey out - and now more often by car - where are the loners and misfits and oddballs?  We came,we cycled,we're going....soon gone!
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Bikes For Sale / Re: Bike for sale
« Last post by tyreon on May 15, 2025, 04:03:17 PM »
Ah. See it so.
 Itsa British Eagle. Read description. Ta
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