Tag Archives: Thorn Audax

My Coast to Coast in a Day!

Posted on 3 July, 2014 by doug

It was back in October 2013 when I quickly grabbed a place on the Coast to Coast in a Day along with some of my local friends.  Since then each one of us has clocked up thousands of miles in … Continue reading →

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Installing Shimano Tiagra shifters

Posted on 4 January, 2014 by doug

Many thanks to my friend Dee who has come to the rescue with some Shimano Tiagra STI shifters.  He had spotted me saying (in my recent 5,000 mile review) that I wish I had some.   This post is all … Continue reading →

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Thorn Audax Mk3 5000 mile review

Posted on 13 December, 2013 by doug

Earlier this year I clocked up 5000 miles on the Thorn Audax and that’s time to review my investment in cycling. In brief, the Thorn Audax is a fairly traditional steel frame bicycle, aimed at cyclists who are looking to … Continue reading →

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2nd Saturday cycle ride rule

Posted on 20 October, 2013 by doug

2nd Saturday cycle ride rule: when dealing with a flat tyre, always have a supply of nakd wholefoods gluten free handy This is about the next nakd (handle) bar and another puncture.  It is just as well I am not … Continue reading →

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STI levers verses Bar End shifters

Posted on 9 December, 2011 by doug

It was almost a year ago when I took the plunge and bought my Thorn Audax.  I agonised over some of the details far too much; in fact we bought our last car with much less thought or research!  Amongst … Continue reading →

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Cycling over Kirkstone Pass

Posted on 26 August, 2011 by doug

Looking north, towards Ullswater For some time I had been looking forward to a really nice long bike ride while we were in Cumbria last week and I was not disappointed. As luck would have it, with my family I … Continue reading →

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Thorn Audax Mk3 – my first 1,000 miles

Posted on 4 June, 2011 by doug

Disclaimer Please be mindful that I bought just the frameset from Thorn Cycles / SJS Cycles and had it built up at a Local Bike Shop (LBS).  The LBS used some components that may differ from the complete bikes supplied … Continue reading →

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Fantastic cycling!

Posted on 10 April, 2011 by doug

I had a couple of days off in the week, hastily arranged towards the end of the previous week.  I was feeling weary through work and I could feel the stress levels starting to climb again but happily not to … Continue reading →

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A pleasant 35 miles to Aldbury, Bucks

Posted on 3 April, 2011 by doug

Village Pond at Aldbury, Bucks I’ve enjoyed my weekend calorie burning efforts.  Started Saturday morning with a run lasting 1 hour, 15 minutes over very familiar hills and tracks.  Slight problem in my left foot, along the mid section on … Continue reading →

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Thorn Audax Mk3 – update

Posted on 27 March, 2011 by doug

Regular readers will know how I have been impressed from the outset with this new bike.  Happily it continues to delight me, so now a few hundred miles later, here’s an update. The main thing is, of course, the frame. … Continue reading →

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Week 2 with the Thorn Audax Mk3

Posted on 19 January, 2011 by doug

Audrey the Audax and I are getting to know each other quite well nowadays.  I guess we’re still on our honeymoon and yet there have been a few “words” between us (mainly me muttering about her performance). With my excellent … Continue reading →

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First week with the Thorn Audax

Posted on 14 January, 2011 by doug

The first week with Audrey the Audax?  So far, so good.  Brilliant in fact.  It’s nice it is getting a “used” look already with some minor – road grime. I’ve been like a kid with a new toy and this … Continue reading →

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New year, new bike!

Posted on 9 January, 2011 by doug

After much anticipation and even more faffing around, here I am arriving home this morning with my new Thorn Audax Mk3.  Hannah looks pleased too. It was easy deciding Thorn bikes were good from the various reviews and general things … Continue reading →

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