Thorn Sherpa - A little English number!

[nigelsbicyclejourneys.com]

After years of deliberation and countless hours on the road in the UK, New Zealand and Tasmania dreaming of a new bike-build, I settle for an English number!

I arrived back in Blighty from Tasmania in May 2013. One of my first port-of-calls was to cycle up to Bridgewater, Somerset from Poole, Dorset to test ride a Thorn bicycle.

http://nigelsbicyclejourneys.com/2013/11/12/thorn-sherpa-prebuild-2/#more-6278

Next, will be to re-assemble in New Zealand.

[Danneaux]

A very nice photo-essay of your new build, Nigel, and a wonderful bike as the result! May many happy journeys pass beneath your wheels and with tailwinds all the way.

All the best,

Dan.

[Matt2matt2002]

What a great story / picture diary.
Must be so exciting to build up a bike from scratch.
Best of luck back home and look forward to seeing it reassembled.
Matt

[Znook]

Very nice report Nigel - enjoyed following the build and I'm now looking forward to part 2! All the best.

[jags]

love that great way to tell a story well done enjoy the new bike happy travels.

[Andre Jute]

That's a thrilling report, Nigel. I wish you many years of happy cycling with your new bike.

[John Saxby]

Great photos of a very nice creation, Nigel!  Enjoy your new bike at home in NZ, safe journeys.

[horizon]

Great website Nigel but don't forget to spell Bridgwater correctly (no "e")! No-one is absolutely certain where the name came from - Bridg may mean quay or indeed bridge. So no connection with the Duke of Bridgewater (with an "e") or the Bridgewater Canal. Although famous for the nearby Battle of Sedgemoor (with an "e"), Bridgwater is best well known these days for - well, I don't have to say, do I?   

[Danneaux]

Bridgwater is best well known these days for - well, I don't have to say, do I?

Ooh! I know! The missing "e"! 

Ducking and running,

Dan. (...who thinks "Thorn/SJS Cycles" might have been the correct answer)

[nigelsbicyclejourneys.com]

Bridgwater no e's!    Thanks for the headsup.

Yes, she should be a cracking ride. I've now put her together in NZ and will post that update soon.

Bicycle Warrior!   

[Chris M]

Good write up Nigel, must have been tough to build it only to have to disassemble it again without putting it through it's paces. Hope it's everything you expected and more.

Chris

[Relayer]

Nice story of your bike build.

You actually make it look like a lot of fun, almost inspiring me to want to try that out for myself someday!   

A friend of mine's surname is Bridgman, again without an e, I have wondered about that too.

Jim

[nigelsbicyclejourneys.com]

It's tremendous fun. Particularly when you build with all the parts to hand!  

I had seen the 'e' missing before, but just thought, they can't spell  

[Danneaux]

I had seen the 'e' missing before, but just thought, they can't spell

Best,

Dan. (...who figured it for a typo on first seeing it, so don't feel too bad, Nigel!)

[Slammin Sammy]

It's tremendous fun. Particularly when you build with all the parts to hand!  

I had seen the 'e' missing before, but just thought, they can't spell  

Great blog, Nigel, and congrats on your new Thorn! I built my Nomad in July/August last year, and I identified with your comments on having the parts to hand. I waited weeks for some parts, and was getting nervous the build wouldn't be finished in time for our departure! From memory, the crank bolts, hubs and brakes were the big hold ups, due to my poor planning and the slow boats from Europe to Oz.

You've inspired me to write up my build, which I will do as soon as I finish my trip log!  

Sam