New bike - ordered

[pkeenan]

Hi everyone,

A couple of months ago I started a thread (https://www.cyclechat.net/) for advice about which expedition bike I ought to go for.

I set out looking for an aluminum frame, 700c wheels and disc brakes.

I've now ordered the bike, and should have it in the next 3/4 weeks! Through lots of consideration and thought I have gone for a Thorn Raven Nomad - and really cannot wait for it to arrive! (It's a steel frame, 26" wheels and v-brakes... complete opposite of my initial spec!)

Many thanks for all of you who gave me good advice on that previous thread!

I'll be doing a tour of Britain this summer (in which I'll finally get my long-over-due LEJOG done), which should be great for getting to know the new bike and such

 

[jags]

well done fantastic bike make sure you have a super lock to secure that beauty.
very best of luck with the new dream machine ,i have the sherpa another great bike from thorn .

 

[pkeenan]

well done fantastic bike make sure you have a super lock to secure that beauty.
very best of luck with the new dream machine ,i have the sherpa another great bike from thorn .

Thanks!! Yes - am looking into locks at the moment... Any suggestions?

Sherpas are pretty cool too!

 

[smokeysmoo]

Don't forget to get some up when it arrives so we can all have a nosey

 

[pkeenan]

Don't forget to get some up when it arrives so we can all have a nosey

Hahah, well - they shall certainly go up when it comes!!!

 

[jags]

Thanks!! Yes - am looking into locks at the moment... Any suggestions?

Sherpas are pretty cool too!

couple quality cable locks are best not to heavy and lock it to something thats solid .

 

[vernon]

couple quality cable locks are best not to heavy and lock it to something thats solid .

It has been argued that two locks of different construction should be used i.e. a cable lock and a D-lock as bike thieves tend to be equipped to deal with one type of lock and not two.

 

[jags]

It has been argued that two locks of different construction should be used i.e. a cable lock and a D-lock as bike thieves tend to be equipped to deal with one type of lock and not two.

100% true well worth hunting around for both types .
to be sure ,to be sure.

 

[pkeenan]

Thanks for the advice - will be doing that