Thorn Me 'n' U2 Childback Triplet - Yellow

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We recommend that this item is collected in person. If delivery is absolutely necessary, the bike will be partially dismantled for shipping and will require good level of mechanical competence from either yourself, or a professional cycle mechanic to be reassembled. Typically, this takes 2 – 4 hours.

If unsure of size please contact Thorn on 01278 441505, Monday to Thursday from 8.00am to 4.00pm or [email protected] for a quote to have this bike delivered 95% assembled. Please note that we no longer have an open showroom.

The Me'n'u2 carries one adult and two children. Suggested rider ages / size; front rider; 5’4 upwards, middle rider; children 7 to 12, rear rider 4 years to 10. This brand-new example is built up exactly as the photo complete with mudguards, rear rack, rear chainguard and three brakes (rear V and cable operated disc) all operated by the pilot. 27 speed wide ratio Shimano drivetrain. Frame construction heat treated cro mo with Reynolds bladed double plate crown tandem forks with low rider bosses. 14-day 100% money back guarantee (UK only, excludes delivery costs) if not delighted.
Average weight 24kg.
Dimensions: Centre to Top 320/420/510mm, Centre to Centre 280/364/450mm.
Pilot cranks 170mm
Lowest seat height 770mm
Stand over height 775mm
Reach approx. 510mm
Middle cranks double drilled 115/140 CRANKS (not shown in picture)
Lowest seat height - 630mm
Stand over height - 675mm
Rear cranks double drilled 115/140 CRANKS
Lowest seat height 490mm
Length approx. 284cm
Wheelbase (axle to axle) approx. 218cm
Transmission: SRAM twist shifters, 12-36 Shimano Cassette, 26/38/48 chainrings, KMX X9 Chain, Sram PC830 connecting chains, Shimano Deore rear mech and Shimano front.
Braking: Shimano Deore V brakes front controlled by a right hand Deore Lever, Rear setup as an emergency/parking brake with a Sun race gear control. Rear TRP Spyre 203mm Disc brake controlled by a left hand Deore brake lever, all brake levers are controlled by the pilot.
Handlebars: Thorn Silver Flat Handlebars front fitted with a Kalloy 110mm stem, swept back alloy bars in the middle and rear positions fitted with adjustable reach stoker stems. Velo Dual density Gel grips middle and rear, SRAM Racing grips front.
Wheels: Rigida Sputnik 36-hole rims, Shimano XT rear disc brake, Shimano Deore front. Hand built by us with DT Spokes. Schwalbe Energizer Plus 26 x 1.75" tyres, Schwalbe inner tubes.
Accessories: Rear rack (brand may vary), SKS Cromoplastic mudguards, Thorn ping bell.
NO PEDALS INCLUDED
SAFETY NOTICE: Always use pedals with toe clips and straps for the children on the back.
N.B. Occasionally components may be substituted by parts of equal or higher quality to those illustrated in this photograph.
This bike specification is fixed as this bike is already built.
An appointment needs to be booked if any alterations/additions are to be carried out in the workshop, all parts are sold at full retail price and the removed parts supplied with the bike loose.
Labour is charged at £40 an hour with a minimum of ½ hour to be charged, same day not guaranteed.
No discounts are available.