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[Thorn Sherpa]

Hi everyone as you've guessed new to the forum! Just recently bought a Thorn Sherpa best bike I've had the pleasure of owning so far I will put pictures up when able to do so. Currently just riding to work but wanting to do some distance riding so any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[mjr]

Just build it up in steps. There's plenty of tips on here if you search. Good luck!

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Cheers mjr had a ride to Sheffield from Doncaster not so long back down on the Pennine Trial nice ride out if not a bit muddy! Like you say build up slow, enjoying the forum

 

[Fonze]

Hello there ..
PennineTrail is a very scenic ride ..

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Hello there ..
PennineTrail is a very scenic ride ..

It is a nice ride out not the best idea after its rained all week though was rather muddy to say the least!

 

[MiK1138]

Welcome to the forum

 

[hoopdriver]

Welcome to the forum. Thorn makes brilliant tourers. I have one of their old eXp models (1999) and it has about 80,000+ miles on it now, still going strong. Yours will take you anywhere in the world you might want to go. Enjoy!

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Welcome to the forum. Thorn makes brilliant tourers. I have one of their old eXp models (1999) and it has about 80,000+ miles on it now, still going strong. Yours will take you anywhere in the world you might want to go. Enjoy!

Hi hoopdriver it has been a brilliant bike so far spotted it on ebay at a good price and couldn't resist! Wow some mileage I'm looking forward to getting out and about on mine

 

[Brains]

I have a Thorn Normad, 2002 version, a mere 28,000 miles on the clock to only just worn in.
It's taken me to a dozen countries around Europe over the years

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

I have a Thorn Normad, 2002 version, a mere 28,000 miles on the clock to only just worn in.
It's taken me to a dozen countries around Europe over the years

99% of the time my Thorn has just been taking me to work and back a 20 mile round trip! Glad I bought it most people I've spoke to have said their workhorse's

 

[hoopdriver]

Yes, indeed they are absolute workhorses. Mine has taken me around Europe and parts of Africa, but for the past few years it has been my go-to bike for riding year round. Tomorrow it'll go on another 35 mile spin through the Sussex countryside. It has proven to be utterly reliable and a pleasure to ride.

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

Good to hear how reliable they are, never ridden abroad bet that's some experience. My Thorn hasn't left South Yorkshire yet never mind the Uk

 

[hoopdriver]

Mine has thousands and thousands of miles on it...in Sussex. Yes, it has been to quite a few countries, and all over Britain, but it's best and most brilliant use is the wonderful sense of escapism and travel it provides me on a daily basis as I spin along the local lanes. South Yorkshire is a lovely place to ride - plenty of people would pay fancy money to ride what is just outside your doorstep - and you gave the perfect ticket to explore it all.

 

[Thorn Sherpa]

There's some nice rides around Yorkshire definitely, not been to York in a while think that could be the next ride out

 

[jags]

Great bike the Sherpa nothing seems to faze it ,i put Schwalbe supream Tyres on mine full Shimano xt group set great bike.
but i now ride the Thorn audax love it .
yeah so load up that sherpa and get a good tour done ,BTW theres a guy selling good set of tyres on the thorn forum £12 super buy.
http://thorncyclesforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=12603.0
best of luck with the new baby stay safe and keep her clean.