Thorn Audax mark 1 and Thorn Brevet

[ramiroelliot]

Hi everyone,
Has anyone ever used these 2 bikes, what is the difference between these two models? I would like to ask for advice to consider buying it!

[deejayen]

I saw an old Audax for sale and was considering buying it, but it wasn't the right size for me.  During my research I came across a couple of reviews.  On this thread there's a link to a 1997 review of an Audax and a Brevet by Chris Juden of the CTC.  https://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=13753.0  I read somewhere that Chris liked the Audax demo bike so much he bought it for himself.

There's another CTC of an older review here: https://www.keepandshare.com/doc/2406383/thorn-audax-classic-pdf-november-29-2010-10-07-am-3-7-meg?da=y

From what I came across, the earliest Audax was made from a wide selection of Reynolds tubes - it was the model with a really long Reynolds sticker which listed a different material for each tube! (a slight exaggeration).

I'm not sure if this is correct, but I also read somewhere that from 2001 they changed to Reynolds 725 throughout - maybe with 531c forks.

[francy661]

I’ve tried both bikes before. The Thorn Audax Mark 1 is more of a fast and light bike, great for long rides, while the Thorn Brevet is built a bit sturdier, perfect for rougher roads and carrying gear for touring. If you’re looking for something that handles distance and speed, go for the Audax. But if you need something more durable and ready for adventure, the Brevet is a solid choice.