Thorn Club Tour Mk4

[Swislon]

Well here it is!
Arrived last Saturday but work has been so hectic I have only just managed to upload a few photos.
Hopefully a few more in a few days when I am out and about.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/63482963@N03/sets/72157641301052214/

Also included a photo of the Spa Ti Tourer for comparison.
I'll put full spec on later.
First impressions: lovely ride, very comfy, elegant, planted, brakes are wonderful (and quiet at the moment), lighter than expected 27/28lbs (but weighed on bathroom scales!) for
size 610s with Son28.

Steve

[honesty]

Very nice!

though if it were me I'd flip the stem and reduce the amount of spacers under it, but thats just a personal aesthetic choice.

[in4]

That is such a handsome beast. It reminds me of my much loved but since sold Nomad Mk1; that was stealth grey not unlike your gunmetal grey but without the sheen. Interesting that you have gone for the rear disc option too. Are you biding your time re lighting choices?
I'm sure some fine riding awaits. 

[JimK]

Beautiful bike! Happy trails!

[Swislon]

This is the bike out of the box. I have only added pedals and fitted the bars.
I have changed the saddle since as I had two leather ones spare.First trying my Gilles Berthoud Aspin.
I would also prefer the stem flipped and reduce the spacers however those are fine tuning and aesthetics that I will get on to over the next few weeks.
Thorn have sent me a mix of spacers plus extra deep washers for the seat tube bottle cage to get over the front derailleur clamp. Great service.
The front light I have still to decide upon.
Yes I went for a rear disc. I was in two minds as often rear discs rub a bit and make a noise which i really find annoying. However this one is really quiet at the moment
and the brakes are both extremely confidence giving much better than my 105 caliper brakes on my audax bike.

Steve

[jags]

Steve that is one classy looking bike the paintwork look's deep .
now that i see the disc on the back wheel i like it.
will you be adding racks front and rear?
the wheels are obviously hand made look fantastic.
yeah overall a stunning bike very best of luck with it,
keep it clean.

jags.

[geocycle]

Really like the new bike Swislon.  It works well in your large frame size.  Are they especially deep bars or the standard ones? 

[Danneaux]

Aw, what a stunner, Steve; a real beauty to ride for ages. I'll bet it will be a great all-'rounder for you, and I especially love grey/silver bikes for touring. Classic, timeless, classy.

Can't wait to see it in its final configuration, but for looks...well, this right out of the box would be hard to beat! Modern-day classic.

Best,

Dan.

[Swislon]

Thanks Guys,

The bars are the standard Thorn bars and they do look large with a deep drop in the photos but they are very comfortable to use. There is some padding under the bar tape.
Not going for a rack yet Jags until I need one. Will put on my Barley saddlebag this evening.
It does feel like a modern-day classic Dan and I am looking forward to many miles together.

Steve

[jags]

Really is a cracking bike,i've just this minute put my lovely guitar up for sale on my facebook page AGAIN i need to sell it to buy the club tour.love to get it for some tours come the summer.

Steve post a few more photos good man.

jags.

[Joe B]

That looks like a superb all-rounder, there are some nicely thought out components on it, I especially like choice of chainset.
It would be good to here how the Thorn and Spa compare.

[DABBER]

Hi,

that is a lovely machine, I have been seriously thinking about ordering a CT to replace my Nomad. Now I have seen yours I want one. In that colour, very classy - you have made up my mind for me.

Are those the expensive option 2 fork upgrade? If so I would love to know if they really are much more comfortable than the standard Super Tourist and worth the extra cash.I have no requirement for front panniers.

Enjoy that beautiful steed.

Dabber

[peter jenkins]

 Looks good indeed Steve,

Puts my 2005 version (mark 1?) in the shade.

Enjoy!

pj

[Swislon]

One more for jags to commiserate for us beating the Irish at the rugby!

Steve

[jags]

  those rugby boys get well paid so no sympathy for them.I'd sooner cry over me not owning a club tour 

ah lovely bike Steve so did you get a chance to get her a good testing.
thanks for the photos i enjoy drooling over it.


jags