gbrandt

That is exactly my cup of tea. I'm a huge "adventure tour" fan. Does Thorn sell in the U.S.?

-gb

fat_bike_nut

They don't have any U.S. dealers, but you can mail order from them:

https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/

gbrandt

I'll check it out. I'm in OC too (Tustin). How much did shipping set you back? Did it arrive in one piece? What did it work out to in USD?

Sorry for all the questions, but this has to be the exact specs for a bike that I'm looking for (and I'm waiting on a Breezer Uptown to hit port...)

-gb

fat_bike_nut

I'm in Garden Grove.

Um, anyway, on the ordering thing...I don't really know, since I've never owned a Thorn; it was just an observation I noticed. You'd be better off asking the guy who's actually got a Thorn (I forgot the poster's name, but he lives in San Diego, and his pictures of his Thorn are posted up in this thread a few pages back).

mrkott3r

Well its time to post my bike. I've only had it for two weeks and I've just beginning to get it how I want. This is my second bike so I got something that will spend its entire life as the 'commuter'



I haven't ridden a bike with fenders on before and I had just put them on then. Once I figure out how these cheap ones go I'll put an expensive set on. Another pic but with my lights on it:



I like the nexus hub its good, but I think I'm gonna gear it up a bit atm its running a 42x19. But I'm still sensing the bike out. Mods done so far: B17 saddle, koolstop thinline pads, fenders, pedals (giant platforms which are surprisingly good. I've got a narrower set of bars that I am contemplating on putting on, when I have a bit of free time.

BertTP

Here is my commuter bike. Got it off eBay for €25 and added some of my stuff onto it.



Kick stand isn't long enough and fenders don't completely cover the tires...

Rick Smith

Here's my commuter after some customization (saddle, bars, stem, and lights):

lordconqueror

this spring, road bikes are all the rage!

BikeManDan

That looks like some pretty long cable housing you have there
I think it could be shortened a little

Very nice ride though

Rick Smith

Thanks. Agreed on the cables. At this point that's beyond my ability (I think?) and I'll be heading to the bike shop this weekend to get them shortened.

@work

Here's mine, an Iro Jamie Roy. Perfect for the commute to work.

doraemonkey

For as long as I have been lurking about these forums, I haven't posted my ride. Here are some pics. Basically the thing is like the SUVs of bikes it doesn't go off road as much as I thought it would when I got it 9 years ago. Dreams of mountain biking have been met with the reality of office commuting.

It has a hub dynamo so it could be considered the hybrid SUV equivalent. That is what you see lighting up my route and is the origin of my avatar. I've got more than two years on the Schwalbe Marathons and no flats. But the roads are surprisingly clean here.

Apnu

Here is my 2006 Dahon Jack You can learn more about it in my introduction thread https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?p=4129311

doraemonkey

Cool! What do you fold it for and what does it fit into for you? Can you take it on the bus or a train without a bag for example?

Apnu

Well, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) who runs all the trains and busses in Chicago proper say I can take the bike on the bus or train anytime because it folds. Most of the busses in the city have bike racks built on the front of them so that's an option too.

Now the METRA (suburban commuter train into the city) says I can take it on so long as its in a bag.

I got a folder mainly for security reasons. I've lost enough bikes to theft so I wanted to get something I can bring into the office with me (and the house too). The rent-a-cops at my building would never let me in with a bike, but folding it and putting it in the bag shuts them up. Technically I shouldn't need a bag, but I have one as a courtesy to the property.

Though it has a full size 26" wheel, once folded it fits nicely in my car. So I can go out to one of the hundreds of parks and trails in and around Chicago with out having to set up some kind of rack on my car.

P.S. I really like your bike, nice paint job and great lines. How do those handle bars work out for you? I'm thinking about changing mine to something like that. because sometimes my fingers get numb when I ride and I have to change my grip to get feeling back in my pinkie and ring fingers.

doraemonkey

Thanks, the flat handle bars are ok for me, I ride with some well padded gloves though... However the grips are wearing out.

Sammyboy

No! Undo the nuts on the brake calipers, to release the cables. Slide the cables out of the housings. Measure the cable housings to you know how much to remove. For preference, cut them down to size with a dremel or other grinder, but if neccesary, side cutters will do. If you use side cutters, grab a pair of needle-nose pliers, and make sure that the end where you cut is clear (the spiral metal may have bent across it, but can be bent back). Grease the cable, slide it back through the housing, refit at the brake end. Most things on a bike are easy, and this is one of the easiest. Try it. Worst case scenario, you have to pay the LBS $10 or so to fit a new set of cables. Much more likely, you learn a new skill, and save yourself money.

Chuck G

Here's my new ride: 2007 Novara (REI) Randonee. I bought her a few weeks ago for 20% off and she's finally set up the way I want:

Selle Royal gel saddle (off my old road bike)
Speedplay Frog pedals (off my old road bike)
Freddy Fenders
Dinotte Ultra 5 AA (on sale)
Planet Bike Superflash (on sale)
Novara rack trunk
Topeak Comp 140 computer

This is my first bike with STI shifters. I love STI shifting the rear derailleur but on the front derailleur it's starting to annoy me. I may go to a bar end shifter for the front derailleur.

StokerPoker

It's the bike I should have bought....a few months ago I was still against drop bars and now I realize I should have given them a chance

Rick Smith

I think I will - now that I've started fixing other things up myself (put on new fenders and adjusted the internal hub).

Thanks for the tips on how to get it done -

Rick

TranDz

The bike I am getting in a few days if I find it.

Sea Green Sky

So I'm stripping old Caloi Strada Pro single speed to morph into a commuter and I started thinking "why are so many parts always black? Why not orange or green or purple?". Hmm. I'm getting the frame ready for the powder coating shop (Olympic in Santa Anita, CA - far way from me but *very* reasonable and a great job too). Hmm. Frack it, do it all.





Still need a set of nice green Vittoria Paves', and a new rack (my old one doesn't fit ). This project really got me thinking about my assumptions and the build possibilities when cheap, quality color is available. Sure wish you could powder coat carbon.

donnamb 

I've got one - it's lovely. One of the LBSs in town have some '06 in stock and they're on clearance. Good luck in your quest!

TranDz

Nice man, any pics of yours?

chocula

Here's my main commuter:


Mid 1980s Schwinn Mesa Runner MTB. Crankset is Suntour Blaze from a yard sale Specialized road bike. Nitto Northroad bars and Delta AirZound Horn from Harris Cyclery. Brooks B.17 and cork grips from Hiawatha Cyclery. Nashbar rear rack and "Townie" grocery bag panniers. Two Cateye EL200 lights up front, Planet Bike Superflash on seatpost. SKS/ESGE fenders from the half price table at LBS. Michelin Transworld City tires. NOS Suntour pedals from a thrift store.