For Sale: Thorn Adventure childback tandem, green

By: Richard
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Location: Oxford
Listing ends on: Thursday 9th January 2025
Price: £470

Great tandem, in excellent condition. Bought near-new in 2013, well-maintained and stored under cover.

Suitable for adult about 5’8” to 6’5” at front, and child on back from c. 6 years up (size essentially L/XXS, can provide detailed measurements as needed). Good for everything from school run and short outings, to day trips and cycle touring.

Spec:

Thorn Adventure frameset (531 tubing, but no label)

Thorn 170mm cranks at front

Thorn 150mm cranks at back (suitable for shorter legs)

48-38-28 chainset

12-32 Shimano eight-speed cassette

Shimano Deore rear and front derailleurs

Shimano SPD pedals front

Platform pedals rear, with toe clips and straps

Modolo Morphos integrated brake and gear shifters

Sun Tour cantilever brakes

Karasawa Servo drum brake

Wheels: Shimano XT 48-hole hubs on Sun CR18 rims

Panaracer Pasela TourGuard tyres

Fitted with:

Blackburn rear pannier rack

Thorn front low-rider rack

Carradice bag as rear handlebar bag (great for child riding on back)

Cateye speedometer (mounted on rear handlebars)

Spare items with the tandem:

Extra rear seatpost (different length)

Rear 170mm SJS tandem crankset 

Pendle roof rack for tandem