Help please Thorn Nomad

[Tomryan91]

Hi All
I was given a Thorn Nomad last year but unfortunately its far too big for me! I know nothing about the bike or its worth. If anyone could give me a bit of information It would be much appreciated. Ill upload a pic with this post.
Thanks

Tom

[in4]

How interesting and welcome to the forum. If you turn the bike upside down you should see some numbers and letters stamped into the bottom bracket; the bit between the pedals. Tell us what they are and  much may be revealed!

[Tomryan91]

from what I can make out its LA 261299

thanks

[in4]

Informed guess incoming. Circa 2003. Frame from LA cycles like my Nomad.  Probably a 561 size . If its sound there might be interest here . I'll post more later from the laptop.

[Tomryan91]

ok that would be great! if you would like any more pictures let me know. I had the bike on the road last summer and it was very smooth. no clunks or strange noises. I was thinking about having it powder coated and tidied up but original paint is still in fairly good condition.

[in4]

It should conform to one of these on the size chart. Time for the tape measure perhaps! Have a look the other side of the cable run, near the chain rings perhaps ; there might be a two digit number there, the first of which may be a 6 as per the attachment.

[Danneaux]

I was given a Thorn Nomad last year but unfortunately its far too big for me!

What a lovely gift to receive, Tom!

How unfortunate it is the wrong size, but I would expect interest here to be keen if you ever wish to sell it with a post on our Bikes For Sale board, here: http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?board=16.0

With the proceeds, you may well wish to consider a Thorn in the proper size. Their whole range of bikes is remarkable and you're in for a treat if you get one. Meanwhile, welcome the Forum!

Best,

Dan.
Thorn Cycling Forum Administrator

[in4]

From the photo I think your frame is 725 tubing. I'm not sure when Thorn started using it, but I'm sure someone does. Here's a chart detailing Reynolds' tubing spec'.

[Donerol]

Alternatively you could buy a frame in the correct size, swap all the bits over and sell the original frame. It might be worth considering a Sherpa frame, too.

[Danneaux]

^^^ Good idea, that! 
 
All the best,

Dan.

[mickeg]

Alternatively you could buy a frame in the correct size, swap all the bits over and sell the original frame. It might be worth considering a Sherpa frame, too.

But, keep in mind that your older Nomad is a derailleur system, the newer Nomads use an internally geared hub instead.  So, if you want to swap out frames for a newer one, make sure you look for a compatible one.