Or, to put it another way, it is 15 years since I bought my Thorn Nomad. In that time we have has some fabulous adventures. Here she is, ready to do what she does best, about to set off on the River Rhine route.
Over the years, I have had an increasing obsession with making her entirely black. As components have needed replacing (or occasionally, even when they didn't!), I have sought out black versions. One thing I have learnt is that often the black is only a finish, which may not be so durable. But my latest nerdy mission involves mudguard stays - I have seen some suppliers advertising mudguard stays as being black, but it turns out that only the fittings are black, the metal rods being stainless steel or whatever. Any suggestions/recommendations?ππ
