[
]Hi to you all,
And thank you all for your advice/info.
The more I read about these Thorn bikes, the more I like, and am convinced there is a Thorn for me. The Raven Tour seems to be just about perfect for my needs, just have to convince 'she that must be obeyed' and the bank manager that it will be money well spent. .... EASY PEASY !!!
Wingnut, haven't been to Mullingar on a bike since 1978/9, lovely trip on roads that were not yet dual carriageways/motorways. Camped on Lough Owel if I remember correctly, then a detour loop home to Dublin via Kells, Newgrange and Drogheda. Glad to hear the boreens are still there, I'm really fed up with 'Euro Roads'.
"..... Raven is that it dose just what it’s designed to do. It’s comfy enough to ride all day, is very stable whether loaded or not and is at home on pretty much any surface."
Thanks PH for that statement , that's pretty much what 'm looking for in a bike."
Just have to nip over to the "Luggage" thread to post a Q. about front panniers V. bar bags, and I think I'll be decided.
Thanks again for all the advice
sorry, just one more thing. How do you use the smilies on a post, can't seem to figure that out
Spudz