Thorn Audax 853 Fillet Brazed drop bar derailleur bike - 580S - Red/ Blue - Used

Thorn Audax 853 - 580S - Red/Blue - Used, in exceptional condition.

Made with meticulous attention to detail makes this the ultimate UK hard riding mile eaters bike. Comfortable and very responsive especially on climbs.

Reynolds 853 Conical tubing, low-temperature fillet brazed & beautifully filed. Sealed frame tubes to prevent internal rust. Reynolds 531 fork, threadless 1 1/8" steerer. The compact style frame saves a little weight and produces a slightly stiffer frame with increased stand over clearance.

Virtual top tube 560mm

This bike would suit a rider of 1752mm (5ft 9in) to 1803mm (5ft 11in). Clearance over mid top tube 793mm .

Wheels :
Front: Shimano Deore XT Front Hub- Silver 32h,
Rims. Mavic Open Pro 700c 622 Road rim -Silver- 32 Hole
Rear: Shimano Deore XT Silver rear hub
Continental Gatorskin Tyres 700 x 28 28-622 Schwalbe SV17 presta inner tubes

Transmission :
Shimano Tiagra 9 speed double chainset 50/33 silver- 172.5mm
Shimano Ultegra front derailleur , Shimano Tiagra rear derailleur
Shimano 9 speed Ultegra STI 9 speed shifters
KMC 9 speed Chain

Brakes :
Shimano RX100 Road Drop Brake Calipers in silver

Finishing Kit :
Silver Europa ITM bars and Silver Stem 110mm
Handle bar tape - black
Brooks B17 saddle - Black
Profile bottle cage x1
SkS Chromoplastic Mudguards 700 x 35mm - Silver
Pedals SPD - Shimano PD-M540 - silver
Tor Tec Velocity Alloy Rear Rack