Gumtree : Thorn Sherpa MK3 535L f+f + bits

[humedavid]

Not mine

£150

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/thorn-touring-bike-frame-with-mudguards-headset-shifters-and-other-parts./1263394215

[David Simpson]

Some assembly required.

- DaveS

[Danneaux]

Soon close to being a "runner"...and for the price, a heckuva deal if you've got a spare set of wheels.

On second thought, an unbelievably low price.... 

Best,

Dan.

[humedavid]

The other day there was a full Sherpa on ebay for £50 more than this, Buy it now. It wasn't there for very long! 
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorn-Sherpa-Bike-/162637674432

[pondweed]

I noticed that several had actually put offers in on this and decided that the lag involved wasn't a good idea.

Rides nicely... just need to replace the gear cables as its 8 years old and there is a bit of drag in them now.
Feels quite short in body - can anyone identify this frame from the image? I'm presuming the Mk2 was not as long a top tube as the Mk3 perhaps?
I'd like to feel a bit more planted when descending but presume that further extending the steerer or raking the bars forward won't help with balance...

[Bill C]

pondweed if it's 8 years old it was probably originally for drops
2010 they introduced new sizes for straight bars
dunno if these pics will show up as they are png not jpg

[Danneaux]

dunno if these pics will show up as they are png not jpg

Yep! Sure do! 

All the best,

Dan.

[pondweed]

thanks Bill!  Yes, had been perusing those. Just found code 535L 0702 (it came with straights) and presently running with 125 stem and 1.25 tyres.

Danneaux - your posting somewhere in technical on high and low 'trail' is very good thanks and i'm sure has something to do with what I need to get to the bottom of. Just need to keep reading it!