Thorn Sherpa MK3 Frame - Red

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Just received mine today looks nice lovely finish glad I chose this over the LHT now hopefully I will have it all built up by spring to put it through it’s paces

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Shipment to Canada was very fast and reasonably priced. Frame and fork were beautifully packed for shipment, and shop prep was very good. The crown race and headset cups are installed but the fork is uncut, and you need to set the star nut. The Sherpa built up quickly and easily, and it's a great all round bike. As you'd expect, it carries weight really well. A big surprise is how well it climbs, seated or standing. One caveat - Thorn has a strong preference for an upright riding position, so the top of the head tube is higher than you might expect. If you prefer a long and low position, you might want to think about this - or better yet go to Bridgwater and see what the options are.

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In a word, delighted.

I had originally intended to rebuild my beloved but inexcusably abandoned late 80s mountain bike, lost the battle to rust, then in frustration searched for the best modern replacement.

I couldn't be happier. The frame and fork built into a brilliant, incredibly enjoyable bike. I was worried that the extra weight I'd accumulated over the years would become a factor, but with 26x2.0 tires the frame and fork seem to laugh off any such concerns (and are actively conspiring to eliminate that weight). I couldn't help choosing some 'retroish' parts, like canti brakes, as a tribute to my old bike. And if anyone's wondering, the red frame combines really well with silver coloured components!

I've been asking myself if, money no object, I could have bought something better. It's been almost a year now, and the answer is still 'NO'.

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I ordered this frame and fork set as soon as they became available. They arrived quickly here in the USA and there was no damage during transit. The folks at SJS Cycles did a great job prepping it for shipment. I transferred all of the components off my old bike to this new frame, and I couldn't be happier with the results. Since my old frame was a hardtail alluminum mountain bike, it's not fair to compare handling, since the two frames are designed for different types of riding. I notice a big difference, however, in the way the Sherpa feels when speeding down a long hill. It is smooth and steady, not twitchy. The Sherpa's welds and finish are beautiful. Lots of attachment points for racks, fenders, etc. The only problem I've encountered so far is that with 26x2.0 tires, there is not enough clearance on the front fork to remove the wheel without first loosening and rotating the brake shoes so the calipers can swing out of the way. It's just a minor inconvenience. Other than that, I expect to enjoy this bike for many years and many miles to come.