Another Audax - in York

[in4]

Also: one other audax with few details.

http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/thorn-audax/1021663588

"It's a 23"/57.5cm centre to centre seat tube." Don't know what size that makes it on the Thorn matrix.

[Andybg]

It looks to be one of the original Thorn Audaxs - I am sure Dan will be along in a bit with a link to the original brochure. It looks like a traditional frame (non compact) so it would st be a 23/57.5 although I think a 23" is closer to 58.5 not 57.5.

Either way a nice looking bike and a fair price for a mk1

Andy

[Danneaux]

Hey Guys,

I went all the way back to 2005 for this one. At that time, there were multiple Audax models -- the Audax 853 and the Audax Classic...in both standard and oversize (1 1/8" top tube, 1 1/4" down tube) dimensions.

Looking closely at the photo, this one appears to be an oversize Classic. I no longer see the size in the ad on the browser I'm using at the moment, but a nominal 23"/57.5cm c-c equates most closely with Thorn's c-t listing for the oversize size 575S with a 23-1/8in c-t seat tube, 22-5/8in/575mm top tube, 270mm BB height, 72.5° seat angle, and 32-5/8in standover.

See: http://web.archive.org/web/20041121211609/http://www.sjscycles.com/thorn/700solobrochure/audaxclassic.htm

Best,

Dan. (...who should be asleep now)

[in4]

I wonder if its a UK or Taiwanese frame?

[Andybg]

Looks like the bike has sold. Hopefully to someone off here as it would be nice to follow its future.

Andy

[paultscott]

its still for sale after buyer failed to come up with money :- http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/thorn-audax/1022396349

here's the detail:-

Thorn Audax modern day classic built with a mixture of Reynolds 753,708,653, and 531 i.e. best tube for each part of the frame, hand made by St. JSC Bridgewater England.
braze ons include  3 bottle cages, rear rack mount (4 point) all mudguard fittings, plug at bottom bracket.
Mudguards bolt on , no flimsy clips.
all stainless steel fittings 1 bottle cage supplied.
Fitting front rack is possible. Stronglite Headset
Size 23"
top tube 22.5"
wheel base 43"

Dura Ace /Ultegra 9sp Triple group set (27sp)
Dura Ace Rear Mech
Dura Ace Bar end Shifters
Ultegra Chainset
Ultegra Bottom Bracket
Ultegra Front Mech
12-27 cassette
Wheels Mavic Rims on Deore LX hub
Rolls San Marco Leather Saddle
Sun Tour XC Seat Post
3TTT forma 42cm bars and 3TTT stem
SKS Mudguards
Shimano RX100 long Drop Brakes
Vittoria 3D Compound Techno TT 25mm Kevlar Tyres
Shimano SPD Pedals
Blackburn FP1S HP Pump
Recent Full Service new cables and outers, brake blocks.

Very Good Condition No Rust, no dents or dings just a few small chips (which have been treated with special lacquer to prevent rust) on the paintwork, but nothing bad.
Paul 0741 101 4886

[Danneaux]

Hi Paul!

Welcome to the Forum. Thanks so much for posting the specifics on the bike here, as they will help others in making a decision and might make a sale for you.

It is a lovely bike by all indications, a sort of "modern classic" with 9-sp components.

Best of luck!

Dan.

[jags]

lovely bike best of luck with the sale.

what is the mapholder you have on bars.i need one.

[paultscott]

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/mini-map-1-map-holder-9-x-15-cm-with-klickfix-bracket-prod652/

The bike sold very quickly, thanks for your help/interest
Paul