For sale. Frame and fork Thorn 853 Audax size 535L

[DALZIEL]

For sale: Thorn 853 Audax size 535L. Seeking £310, details below.
Currently it is bare metal; it has never been painted or built up. Beautifully fillet brazed at SJC when Thorn still fabricated 'in-house'.
I would suggest it would suit a rider in the 5'7 - 5'9" range, but I would appreciate it if anyone has any any firm Thorn literature ref sizing.

I purchased this frame set with the intention of building it up, but as it has sat, boxed, in my loft for a few years I have decided that is not the way this gorgeous frame should be treated.

I am asking £310 posted to mainland UK for it, which is what I originally paid for it.

As stated, it is currently bare metal. Paint or powder coating by separte negotiation if required. (Probable cost in region of £100-£150)
Thanks for looking, Dave.

[DALZIEL]

Update: there is a brochure to be found within the 'general forum', under 'model brochure historical archive'.
Hopefully that may answer some questions.
Also, I confirm the steerer is uncut.
Dave.

[DALZIEL]

Further to the above: if the frameset does not attract interest as a bare metal frame, then I will have it painted up.

The question I pose to all the readers is - WHAT COLUR...?

Please post your suggestions (Reasonable ones please, no multi-panel flaboyant pearlescent finishes....) below.

Thanks. Dave.

[in4]

Got to be the same colour as this one

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/thorn-brevet-mk2-554l-reynolds-525-fillet-brazed-uk-built-new-prod40754/

[DALZIEL]

A fine recommendation, especially as orange is a favourite of mine anyway.

[Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop]

We use http://www.armourtexcycles.co.uk/ for refinishing, they do an excellent job. That Orange is RAL2004

[DALZIEL]

Thanks for that. As it happens a mate is collecting a new bike which has been 'painted' by Armourtex. It is an orange but RAL2009 I think.
Can't wait to see the result.
Keep the suggestions ref colour coming.
Dave.

[Dave Whittle Thorn Workshop]

RAL 2004 is better as you can use Brompton orange touch up paint for when the inevitable happens 

[DALZIEL]

Thanks Dave, touch up paint is something
I hadn't considered.

Any more suggestions as to a colour out there....? I am sure people must have a favourite.
And don't forget, the frame set is still for sale.....offers anyone?
Dave.

[DALZIEL]

Anyone out there want to make me an offer?

Dave.

[leftpoole]

Anyone out there want to make me an offer?

Dave.

Hello,
I love the Audax 853 but my size is 550 S and so my offer would only be for frame to get powder coated and sell on.
If you had it painted you would get more response but the price for what is a fairly old frame in design would not cover your costs,
Best regards,
John

[DALZIEL]

I hear you. ....but wouldn't you want to choose vour own colour....?
Dave.

[DALZIEL]

If no one even has an offer to make then I will be sending it off for painting next week - for the person of the right height this is an outstanding frameset - a bargain to be had for someone. I am even thinking of having my legs shortened.....

Dave,