new thorn sherpa build
08-08-08, 06:29 PM
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new thorn sherpa build
I ended up being the lucky one to buy Vik's thorn sherpa frame. Here's what I've done with it:
I'm pretty happy with how it is turning out so far. I've switched out the Brooks B17 saddle for a wider B68. I'm still experimenting with different handlebars. Originally I planned to use nashbar trekking bars but they were not a good fit for me. The flats on the them are too straight and I need them angled a bit. Titec h-bars were interesting but not right either. I settled on On-One mary bars and so far they're the best angle but are too wide. The next bars on my list to try is the Bontrager Crow Bar thanks to a trade for my trekking bars from a fellow bikeforums member.
So, here's the spec list and of course some pictures:
frame/fork: - thorn sherpa
bars: - on-one mary
brake levers: - avid sd7
brakes front: - avid sd7 v-brake
brakes rear: - avid sd7 v-brake
shifters: - SRAM x.9headset: - FSA Orbit XL
pedals: - crappy used generic
saddle: - B68
seatpost: - thorn
tires: - Panaracer Pasela Tourguard
wheels: - sun rhyno lite rims & deore LX hubs
front derailleur: - shimano deore xt rd771
rear derailleur: - Sram X-9 Rear Derailleur (Long-cage)
cassette: - shimano CS-M580 LX 11-34
crankset: - sugina xd500 24-36-48
chain: - SRAM pc-951
bottom bracket: - Shimano BB-UN54 English 68 x 115 mm
rear rack: - Blackburn mt-1
I have one pair of ortliebs for the rear rack. I'll eventually get a front rack and another pair for the front.
I'm pretty happy with how it is turning out so far. I've switched out the Brooks B17 saddle for a wider B68. I'm still experimenting with different handlebars. Originally I planned to use nashbar trekking bars but they were not a good fit for me. The flats on the them are too straight and I need them angled a bit. Titec h-bars were interesting but not right either. I settled on On-One mary bars and so far they're the best angle but are too wide. The next bars on my list to try is the Bontrager Crow Bar thanks to a trade for my trekking bars from a fellow bikeforums member.
So, here's the spec list and of course some pictures:
frame/fork: - thorn sherpa
bars: - on-one mary
brake levers: - avid sd7
brakes front: - avid sd7 v-brake
brakes rear: - avid sd7 v-brake
shifters: - SRAM x.9headset: - FSA Orbit XL
pedals: - crappy used generic
saddle: - B68
seatpost: - thorn
tires: - Panaracer Pasela Tourguard
wheels: - sun rhyno lite rims & deore LX hubs
front derailleur: - shimano deore xt rd771
rear derailleur: - Sram X-9 Rear Derailleur (Long-cage)
cassette: - shimano CS-M580 LX 11-34
crankset: - sugina xd500 24-36-48
chain: - SRAM pc-951
bottom bracket: - Shimano BB-UN54 English 68 x 115 mm
rear rack: - Blackburn mt-1
I have one pair of ortliebs for the rear rack. I'll eventually get a front rack and another pair for the front.
the bike looks great. 
08-08-08, 08:40 PM
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Ohh nice! If you like the On-ONE bars, couldn't you cut them back a little bit?
08-09-08, 10:15 AM
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nice man! slap some fenders on that badboy!
08-17-08, 04:38 PM
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Very nice. I'm glad you are enjoying the Sherpa.....
08-18-08, 02:17 PM
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A nice looking bike.
If you like riser bars with a some 20° backward sweep then consider the Thorn comfort bars.
I find mine very comfortable to ride with.
If you like riser bars with a some 20° backward sweep then consider the Thorn comfort bars.
I find mine very comfortable to ride with.
