Thorn - Frequently Asked Questions

Cycle to work scheme click here
Links to the Department for Transports "Cycle to Work Scheme Implementation Guidance".

The problem of slowing tandems on long downhills. click here
Article commissioned by Thorn - Russell Gasser, December 2005.

Rohloff oil change explained - including video click here
All you need to know about Rohloff hub oil and the oil change.

Thorn Rohloff shifter gear cable replacement guide.
A video guide for repalcing your Rohloff shifter gear cables on Rohloff internal gear mech equipped Thorn cycles click here

Rohloff gear cables explained click here
All you need to know about Rohloff cables including the internal and external gear mechs.

Thorn upgrades pricing policy on complete cycles click here
All you need to know about our upgrade prices.

Why we recommend 26 inch wheels for touring click here
Explained by our designer Andy Blance.

Brake squeal click here
Explained by our designer Andy Blance.

Advice on air travel with bikes click here
Real world advice from our designer Andy Blance.

CYCLE Magazine Bike Test comments click here
Comments about the test results from our designer Andy Blance.

Reversing a sprocket on a Rohloff hub click here
Our designer Andy Blance explains the process.

Removing a seized-in eccentric from a Thorn Rohloff equipped cycle click here
Our designer Andy Blance explains the process.

The most suitable Catalyst fork options for Adventure touring click here
Explained by our touring Guru Andy Blance.