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shaneogor · 12-04-2011 06:11PM

Canis Lupus · 12-04-2011 06:44PM

petethedrummer wrote: »

Now you got me thinking. I'm in the market for a tourer and I thought Thorns looked pretty bad on their website, but that looks really nice.

I think it's pretty as hell although it's some shock coming from a road bike to this.

kayaksurfbum wrote: »

Whats the story with the shifters? Looks like TT bike shifters. Why are they so low?

STI handle shifters are delicate things. Those bar end shifters are much more rugged and placing them on the bar ends is a good all rounder. Also allows (I think) the use of v brakes.

I was a bit worried about banging my knees into them but it doesn't happen.

Hail 2 Da Thief · 12-04-2011 07:07PM

Canis Lupus wrote: »

it's some shock coming from a road bike to this.

I can imagine. It looks like it'd be hard work cycling that bike tbh. Are you planning on cycling along some rough trails?

Babalons · 12-04-2011 07:16PM

karbonkoncepts wrote: »

bought the framedirect from china..excellent quality too, its a flyer,

Excellent, please post a link to where you bought that frame... pretty please!

Canis Lupus · 12-04-2011 07:27PM

Hail 2 Da Thief wrote: »

I can imagine. It looks like it'd be hard work cycling that bike tbh. Are you planning on cycling along some rough trails?

It's a bit of a donkey to say the least. The tire pressure was way down when it was delivered so I'm hoping it'll have a slight bit more pep come the morning now I've pumped it up.

I'm somewhat deliriously (and with quite a large helping of optimism) heading to Africa shortly which is why it's needed

CramCycle · 12-04-2011 10:45PM

Canis Lupus wrote: »

My new travel companion. 3 waterbottles!!! :P

Love that bike, considering something similar in the future, already have the gear shifters like that on my old road bike

TinyExplosions · 13-04-2011 08:16AM

petethedrummer wrote: »

Now you got me thinking. I'm in the market for a tourer and I thought Thorns looked pretty bad on their website, but that looks really nice.

The best looking ones IMO are the Surly Long Haul Trucker, the Salsa Vaya, the Kona Sutra, and the best of all is the one I'm going for (but I'm keeping that quiet till I have it and have it built up

The Thorns, Koga's etc are lovely and all, but only really if you were going for very rugged touring (Africa etc) -if you want a utility/light touring bike, the ones above would work a little better to me.

@Canis Lupus -this is by no means an attack on your choice -I came very close to getting one myself (though I can only dream of Africa at this point), and it's a mighty fine bike! Are they dura-ace shifters on it?

Canis Lupus · 13-04-2011 08:53AM

TinyExplosions wrote: »

@Canis Lupus -this is by no means an attack on your choice -I came very close to getting one myself (though I can only dream of Africa at this point), and it's a mighty fine bike! Are they dura-ace shifters on it?

Not at all and I agree with you. If I'd only planned on pottering around Europe the Sherpa would have been overkill or at least full expedition spec anyway.

I'm faaaairly sure they're dura ace (I didn't pick them, they come as part of the spec) and I can't find the parts break down anywhere.

petethedrummer · 13-04-2011 09:59AM

TinyExplosions wrote: »

and the best of all is the one I'm going for (but I'm keeping that quiet till I have it and have it built up

Is it a Condor or a Hewitt?

TinyExplosions wrote: »

The Thorns, Koga's etc are lovely and all, but only really if you were going for very rugged touring (Africa etc) -if you want a utility/light touring bike, the ones above would work a little better to me.

I quite like the idea of having a beast of a bike that would go anywhere. Even if I don't go anywhere.

TinyExplosions · 13-04-2011 10:36AM

petethedrummer wrote: »

Is it a Condor or a Hewitt?.

Neither, but that's as far as I'm saying

Chips Lovell · 13-04-2011 11:00AM

Canis Lupus wrote: »

My new travel companion. 3 waterbottles!!! :P

Lovely bike. A club mate of mine has the same one and I've always admired it. He took it to Africa as well.

One question. He's got an uncut steerer as well. Is this a deliberate part of the setup?

Lumen · 13-04-2011 11:12AM

el tonto wrote: »

One question. He's got an uncut steerer as well. Is this a deliberate part of the setup?

Could add a Thorn accessory bar for a "lighting rig" or whatever. I have a spare one, incidentally. I couldn't bear to keep my steerers long enough to use it.

Canis Lupus · 13-04-2011 11:27AM

I think your mate has the Raven (you linked me to his blog I think, went to Timbuktu? although he never finished it one page he was in Africa the next he was back home which was a shame as I was really enjoying it

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I'm pretty noobish when it comes to bikes so whilst he babbled bike stuff I mostly nodded but my understanding is he left it like that so I could tinker easily should I feel the need.

TinyExplosions · 13-04-2011 11:31AM

Canis Lupus wrote: »

I'm pretty noobish when it comes to bikes so whilst he babbled bike stuff I mostly nodded but my understanding is he left it like that so I could tinker easily should I feel the need.

That would be what I would think too... leave it a little long to get your riding position comfortable, enable you to add accessory bar if required, as well as change position while away if you pick up an injury. or decide that more upright is what suits better

Ricky91t · 15-04-2011 10:04PM

My new KTM Ultra Flite for XC/Trails

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Standard so far! Except for the seat post, Had to get a longer one cause I've long legs.

Babalons · 16-04-2011 02:01PM

Ricky91t wrote: »

My new KTM Ultra Flite for XC/Trails

Standard so far! Except for the seat post, Had to get a longer one cause I've long legs.

Very nicely propped up by a cup o 'Tay'

bryangiggsy · 16-04-2011 09:17PM

The new road bike

abcdggs · 16-04-2011 09:19PM

@bryangiggsy-Nice bike but it looks like you have a tight link in the chain just below the chain stay behind the drive side pedal

Ricky91t · 17-04-2011 10:57AM

Babalons wrote: »

Very nicely propped up by a cup o 'Tay'

Tried everything cycle wise that I had, helmets, oil, bottle and the cup was the only thing that did it :pac:

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