I’m starting off this trip on a Thorn Nomad MK II, which was bought new in 2013. Due to various circumstances, I think it had been used no more than 10,000 kms before the tour.
Thorn Raven Nomad MK2 – Bicycle Purchase Invoice
I bought this bicycle from SJS Cycles /Thorn back in 2013 for a price of £2,705.99. At the time of purchase, I wanted a heavy duty expedition bicycle that would last for years. I’d say that 12 years later, we can say that was accomplished, although it must be said it has only gone on less ambitious bicycle tours so far.
It’s a classic steel, 26 inch touring bike basically built like a tank. And it’s very yellow.
The only alterations made in all that time were a cable swap for brakes, brake pads, a couple of chains, the front chain ring, and rear sprocket. Oh, and I swapped the old Brooks B17 saddle for a new one.
The below details were scanned in from my original invoice. Inflation has probably made this seem a bargain today!
Invoice Summary
- Subtotal: £2,670.99
- Postage & Packaging: £35.00
- Total Amount: £2,705.99
Main Bicycle
- Thorn Raven Nomad Mk2 bike build – £2,199.00
- Frame: Thorn Nomad MK2 Frame & Fork Set – Yellow – 590L
Components & Accessories
Drivetrain & Gearing
- Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 CC 14 speed gear hub 32h Silver with EX box inc. 17T Sprocket & Tandem Axle Plate
- Shimano Deore FC-M590 9 Spd HollowTech II Triple Chainset – Black – 44/32/22T – 175mm – £46.00
- Thorn 104 PCD 4 Arm Reversible Single Chainring 3/32 Inch – Black – 40T
- SRAM PC830 Chain 114 Links 7/8 Speed HG Compatible – Grey
- Shimano PD-M424 SPD Pedals – £37.99
Braking System
- Shimano XT Black V Brakes, with XT levers – £35.00
- Shimano Deore XT BL-T780 Trekking V Brake Levers
- Shimano Deore XT BR-T780 V Brake – Silver (x2)
- Swisstop Blue Brake Pads for Deore / LX / XT / XTR Brakes
Wheels & Tyres
- Rigida Andra 30 26″ MTB CSS Rim – Black – 32 Hole Rohloff Drilling (Front & Rear) – £85.00
- Shimano Deore HB-M590 Front Hub – Silver – 32 Hole
- Schwalbe Marathon Plus HS348 Rigid Tyre – 26 x 1.75 Inch (x2)
- Schwalbe SV13 Presta Tube – 26″ Tyres (x2)
- SJSC Reinforce Nylon Rim Tape – 26″ x 22 mm – Red (x2)
- 6 Spare Spokes – Silver – £5.00
- Wheel Reflectors – Orange
Handlebars & Controls
- Thorn Flat Track Bars & Bell – 25.4mm – Black
- Kalloy AS-009 UNO 1 1/8 Inch Ahead Stem +17 Deg – 25.4mm Clamp – Black – 120mm
- OEM Ergon GP1-L Anatomic Grips – Large – Black – £20.00
- SJSC Ergo Control Bar End Grip – Black – £16.00
- Zefal Ping Bell – Black
Racks & Accessories
- Thorn Expedition Steel Rear Cycle Pannier Rack – Black – £90.00
- Thorn MKV Cro Mo Steel Low Loader – Black Powder Coat
- Profile Design bottle cages x 3 Kit – £21.00
Tools & Maintenance
- Rohloff Full Oil Change Kit – 8410 – £17.00
- Teng Tools TS/TX20 Torx T key for Rohloff hubs – £4.00
- Rohloff Sprocket Removal Tool for Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 – 8501 – £26.00
- Thorn For Rohloff Cast End 2 x M5 to 1 x M6 Stainless Dropout Adaptors
- CroMo Rear Quick Release Alloy Skewer for 135mm OLN Hubs – Silver
Documentation
- Thorn Bicycle & Tandem Owners Guide
This Thorn Raven Nomad MK2 touring bicycle was purchased in April 2013 and has been on several shorter tours, including 6 weeks around Iceland. The Rohloff 14-speed hub gear system and robust steel frame make it perfect for long-distance bicycle touring.