Author Topic: Thorn Sherpa Ebay  (Read 3417 times)

leftpoole

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Thorn Sherpa Ebay
« on: December 29, 2012, 04:49:59 pm »
Not mine. Looks large maybe 560 or more? Seller is very vague.................
John


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/THORN-SHERPA-BIKE-/321047952850?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4abff2fdd2

Andybg

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Re: Thorn Sherpa Ebay
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2012, 04:57:18 pm »
A one day auction with a poor description a low start, no reserve and a seller with no feedback.

Either one to be wary of a a bargain in the offing.

Andy

leftpoole

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Re: Thorn Sherpa Ebay
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2012, 05:20:39 pm »
I got the size from him, it is    NUMBER IS 560XL 16010
It is in Penzance which is a long long way for most people!
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Re: Thorn Sherpa Ebay
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2012, 01:04:14 pm »
Given that SJS are selling Sherpas for circa £800 - 1000 new...!

Matt2matt2002

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Re: Thorn Sherpa Ebay
« Reply #4 on: December 31, 2012, 10:57:24 am »
I got the size from him, it is    NUMBER IS 560XL 16010
It is in Penzance which is a long long way for most people!
JohnJohn

Just out of interest.
How are Thorn bikes marked? Is there a frame number code under the bottom bracket?
Is there a central record held by Thorn? Can you ask them for info on the date of origin from the frame number?
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Andybg

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Re: Thorn Sherpa Ebay
« Reply #5 on: December 31, 2012, 11:29:09 am »
The later models have the frame size and serial number under the bottom bracket. The earlier ones do not have the frame size on. Not sure if sjs keep a detailed record but sure they would be able to give an idea of production date from it.

Andy