Thorn XTC 490S wanted...for buying and can (part)swap for a 525L too :)

[JWestland]

I do love the XTC I got from e-bay but it's too big, yes it kinda works, but it's winging it. Clumsy sellers eh only measuring seat tube...well at least it got me in the Thorn fanclub

The issue is really the top tube length at 555 VT. I need about 510VT which means a 490S size.

SJS has some frames left, but no 490S. An eXp which they have is a different beast than the XTC and more ponderous with less clearance, whereas I like that clearance for the bad days on ungritted roads. The XTC really can do it all if it has to. Very few bikes are like that.

So, on the very very unlikely chance somebody has an XTC for sale that fits, or a frame only, which can be in poor paint condition as long as it has no bad dents, or knows somebody that wants to do swapsies/sell...here's my ad
(Or SJS if you have a trade-in...you know where to find me ^_^)

[jags]

thats the beauti of my local bike shop  i can get things on the never never 

jawine you will be blessed if you can get a swap, your only hope is to buy a new frame and be done with it you know it makes sense.
ME well i'm a magpie when i see something i want i pull out all the stops to get it beg borrow..  put the crying act on crawl if i have to but that frame WILL BE MINE .
just order the new baby from sjs then your committed to getting the money and good luck.

[JWestland]

Well they don't have my size for an XTC anymore

Else I'd have pulled out the debit card by now 

[jags]

ah man that sucks so what now.

[JenM]

I have a Thorn XTC for sale, which I am fairly certain is 490S.  The reason for the sale is that I have recently purchased a Thorn RST.

The bike is about 6 years old, in reasonable condition (paintwork a bit scratched in places), red, straight handlebars, some bits are Shimano XT............if you are interested in the bike I will firm up on all these details.

Cost - £650 complete*
* Unless collected you would have to arrange courier

Photo of the bike below.  If you are interested in the bike, let me know and we can discuss details.

[Danneaux]

I have a Thorn XTC for sale, which I am fairly certain is 490S.

Calling Jawine!

Welcome to the Thorn Cycling Forums, Jen! My, what a lovely red bike...might you favor us with some photos of your new RST in the gallery? Given how nice the XTC looks, I'll bet your RST is also a beauty.

All the best,

Dan.

[JWestland]

Pm sent

Hah that's quick Thought this would take months )

Welcome to the forum!

[jags]

Jawine have my fingers crossed for you sure hope it's exactly what your looking for 

[JenM]

J
Think I have just sent you a message re the bike details.  Had a bit of trouble with the 'magic letters' but I think it accepted it in the end!

Looking forward to hearing from you.
J

[JWestland]

Thanks all

Unfortunately it's a 455S which is too small for me.

JenM hope you get a good sale as it's a lovely bike. Check CTC forums too, you see ads every now and there specifically for small touring bikes.

[JWestland]

Still looking for a 525S, ideally a 490S XTC.

That's a 52.5 or 50.5 Virtual Top Tube in old money. I have a 525L with 55.5 VT I can swap for.

[alfie1952]

there is a blue 490L xtc frame for sale on the ctc forum, if your still looking.

regards.

[jags]

she must be on the vino i sent her a pm yesterday on that frame.
still there just checked.

[JWestland]

Haha Christmas vino. Tx for the headsups

The top tube is too long again...a 525L may work but 490S ideal. The joys of long legs and a short torso...

[macspud]

Surely the 490L would fit better than tha 525L? With the 490L the seat tube is the same as the 490S and the virtual top tube is 30mm longer than the 490S, as opposed to the 525L with 35mm longer seat tube and 50mm longer virtual top tube.