Will a Mercury make a noticeable difference?

[Huernie]

Hi Jags

I hadn't seen the video but I do know what sadly happened to this particular fair lady...

http://www.seanconway.com/uploads/1/3/2/4/13241475/6519376_orig.jpg?0

Andy

[Huernie]

He also has a Koga with Rohloff which I have ridden and I think is a beast of burden and I am noticeably slower on it.
I think you would notice a difference in speed on all three Thorns compared to your Koga.

Ah, perhaps it isn't just my skinny legs!

[jags]

wow that looks bad obviously he didn't get to finish his tour.

[Huernie]

Yeah, that's what happens when you get hit by a truck. He did finish the ride though, on another Mercury.

[John Saxby]

Wow, what a minimalist achievement!  I'm maximally impressed. 

Glad Sean survived his prang.  The whole project is a very good advert for Mercury + Rohloff, for sure.

Impressive trick gear, too: I thought I had some lightweight stuff, but this is at another level of barely-noticeableness.

I tried a larger version of his ultra-light Klymit, but found it didn't work for me. Then again, I'd guess I'm 40 lbs heavier than Sean. Not sure I'd fancy riding across Canada without some decent bug protection, either -- in the form of a mesh tent inner, not lotions.  But he mentioned riding in warm countries.

No fenders/mudguards -- a problem in rain & mud? Less of an issue in Oz and similar, I guess, but in a tropical rainstorm on a dirt road? 

Thanks for posting this, Anto -- I hadn't heard of his great adventure.

[jags]

o be honest John i think he's a bit of a header must be the mad irish blood in him

anto

[John Saxby]

I thought as much, Anto -- better to have you say that than me, tho'   

[jags]

  i'de  forgive u 

[Huernie]

Order placed! I'll post pictures on arrival.

[Danneaux]

Order placed!

Wonderful! For...what?

I presume the Mercury, but an Audax Mk3 figured in the discussion at some point. Did it make the cut?

All the best,

Dan. (...who is eagerly awaiting the photos)

[Huernie]

I'll give you a clue Dan; it's a Gunmetal colour! 

[Danneaux]

...it's a Gunmetal colour!

Doesn't help! Both Audax and Mercury are currently available in Gunmetal.

Ah, me. The suspense continues...!  (wouldn't want it any other way) 

All the best and all congratulations!

Dan. (...who is *really* looking forward to the photos now! )

[jags]

me too bet its a clubtour

[Huernie]

Big box should arrive tomorrow....

[jags]

Fantastic enjoy every pedal stroke stay safe .
im still betting it's a clubtour but i'll can wait until tomorrow to find out for sure.
be sure to post loads of pic's .

jags.