
Thorn Nomad S&S
Update: Jim bought this frame from me and loves it but determined he needs the next size down. So he is selling this frame to finance a new frame from Thorn. If you are interested pls leave a comment on this post and Jim will get back to you. The frame has less than an extra 500 kind miles on it since I sold it to Jim.
Here is what Jim says:
“I bought this frame in June knowing the frame was a little large for me. I bought the frame from a man who is 180 cm (5 ft 11 inches) high with a higher standover height than I. It fit him just right. I am 174 cm (5 ft 8.5 inches) high with a stand over height of about 83 cm. The bikes reach forward (Eff Top tube of 620) is just a little too long to be able to accommodate me. I thought I could get it to work for me but nope, it is just a too big.
So, I am selling this frame to get the same frame but the CORRECT size. I am absolutely sold on this bike frame. It handles better than anything I have ever ridden. And it fits my needs perfectly. This is a heavy duty steel frame specifically designed for use with the Rohloff hub [although other IGHs will work fine] and built to carry the heaviest loads over the roughest roads in the world. The frame is oversized steel tubing made with Thorn’s proprietary 969 tubeset and features the S&S couplers for easy transport and shipping. Ideal for airline travel. The fork is the same super strong double crown design used on Thorn’s custom EXP expedition bike. The bike can fit 2.25″ tires plus full coverage fenders with room to spare. All the rack brazons are 6 mm for much stronger rack attachment – no more broken bolts. The long wheelbase frame is very stable. The frame is in nearly perfect condition with less than 850 miles of commuting and a few weekend tours on it. As Vik said (the man I bought this frame from), “I’ve had the good fortune to test a lot of touring bikes and this Thorn is burliest most thoughtfully designed touring frame I’ve laid my hands on. It would be ideal for someone planning a long tour who wants to carry the kitchen sink or a Clydesdale tourist who finds typical touring frames too flexy for them.”
Below is my orginal for sale post. I have updated the details at the bottom [in red]. You will buying the frame directly from Jim. I am not involved in this sale other than to help Jim get the word out.
Due to cargo bike lust, limited storage space and the fact I have no expedition tours on the books I’ve decided to sell my Thorn Nomad S&S frame so I can fund a CETMA cargo bike. This is a heavy duty steel frame specifically designed for use with the Rohloff hub [although other IGHs will work fine] and built to carry the heaviest loads over the roughest roads in the world.

Rohloff specific frame...
The frame is oversized steel tubing made with Thorn’s proprietary 969 tubeset features S&S couplers for easy transport and shipping. Ideal for airline travel. The fork is the same super strong double crown design used on Thorn’s custom EXP expedition bike. I’ve really enjoyed riding this frame, but it’s overkill for bombing around on smooth asphalt. This bike should be ridden fully loaded over a broken road in a remote section of thew Himalyas!

The Thorn Nomad grin...
The bike can fit 2.0″ tires plus full coverage fenders with room to spare. All the rack brazons are 7mm for much stronger rack attachment – no more broken bolts. The long wheelbase frame is very stable.
The Nomad S&S frame has disc brake tabs on the rear as well and v-brake posts. It can be run with the included Thorn rigid fork or a short travel suspension fork.

Super clean Rohloff drivetrain...
The frame is in nearly perfect condition with less than 1000kms of commuting and a few weekend tours on it. I’ve had the good fortune to test a lot of touring bikes and this Thorn is burliest most thoughtfully designed touring frame I’ve laid my hands on. It would be ideal for someone planning a long tour who wants to carry the kitchen sink or a Clydesdale tourist who finds typical touring frames too flexy for them.
Read all about this frame in Thorn’s Nomad S&S brochure PDF.
I am selling the frame only with the following components [please read carefully]:
- Thorn Nomad S&S frame and fork
- matt military green
- size 562L [eff TT = 620mm, standover = 795mm]
- S&S coupler and EBB tool
- FSA Orbit XL-II headset
- Thorn EBB with square taper BB installed
- Continental Travel Contact tires [26″ x 1.75″]
Cost is $1225USD
The frame will be carefully packed professionally by Free Flight Bikes in Marrietta Ga. You will pay actual cost of shipping.
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