FS: Thorn Raven Sports Tour Carbon Forks (£99+PnP)

[Man of Kent]

As above :-)  I'm currently running a pair of Thorn Carbon Forks on my RST but wish to change to steel (I'm a loaded touring type of bloke)  There's some slight scuffs on them but nothing else, pictures upon request :-)

The Forks I'd like to replace them with are only £99 and I don't want to make a profit on them so that's the asking price.

I'm based in Bristol, UK. Happy to ship anywhere at cost.

PM or Post here if interested :-)

Yrs,
Ryan

[stephenwatson]

Hi Ryan
I'm in the process of buying a s/h Thorn Raven sport size 536L with steel forks. I presume yours would fit? I'm not really a bike mechanic - are they easy to change over and how high does the steerer tube come above the frame? Are you interested in a swap? Mine will be red when the bike arrives. Please could you send some photos to:  mail@stephenwatson.me.uk   
Kind regards, Stephen

[brummie]

Thorn forks come with different 'offset/ rake' depending on the frame size. ( usually a number stamped on the steerer tube ie 46, 48...)  Ideally you'll need to make sure the numbers match AND that the forks axle to crown lengths are the same.

[Man of Kent]

Apologies to Stephen that I never replied all those months ago: it was a kind offer and one I'd have taken up if all the measurements were correct.  Life's thrown me a few curve balls recently!

Anyway, the forks mentioned above are now on eBay and end on sunday:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200813388053?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1558.l2649

There's a reserve of £50 pounds on them, rake is 45mm, crown to axle is 45mm.  Steerer tube in uncut.

If anyone from the Thorn Forums community wins then I'll ship them for free: just let me know that you saw them here once I've sent an invoice.
Peace and Grease,
RYan