SMF - Just Installed!
Well, I've thought long and hard about this but situations change and my cycling has changed, making my beloved Raven Tour somewhat redundant for a while.For a history and description of my bike see my extensive gallery ... http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=1282.0It's seen a fair few miles but it's never missed a gear-change. It's a 537S Frame. I'm 5'10" and I think, with different Stems, would be fine for 5'8" - 5'11".It has 43x17 Gearing giving a range of 19"-100" (it will haul anything up anywhere without being too "spinny" on downhills.).Front and rear racks are both Tubus.Brakes are uprated to the amazing Avid Ultimates (they really are the best V-Brakes).Wheels are SUN CR18Dynamo is a SON, powering a B&M CYO front light.Saddle is NOT included (but I can throw one on if you like). Pedals ARE included if you want SPDs.Pump is a Zefal HPX.Tyres - Schwalbe Marathon 1.5" Price - £1200 or close offer gets it but it needs collecting, from Hampshire, UK. I insist you try it for size and condition before you part with any money. I'd estimate it's new price, with the accessories I've fitted, to be £2500. The hub alone is over £1000.Think about it for a while but not too long, I fully expect the exchange rate calamity to further increase the value of these bikes at some point..
humedavid,Going by your stated size 565L that is a Thorn Raven, it's the current Thorn model which is kind of half way between two prior Thorn models, that of the Thorn Raven Tour and the Thorn Raven Sport Tour.freddered's bike is a Thorn Raven Tour 537S info and dimensions of which can be seen in the brochure here:http://web.archive.org/web/20070818182847/http://www.thorncycles.co.uk/thornpdf/ThornRavenTourBroHiRes.pdf
