For Sale: Thorn Raven Twin Tandem

Reasons to buy this tandem:

• Its built by the world’s foremost tandem builder Thorn using their double butted 969 steel.
• It has S&S frame couplers which make transportation very easy including in the back of a car, no need to try and lift it onto a roof rack or similar
• Is has the best gearing system for tandems the 14 speed Rohloff hub; change to any gear whilst stationary (a must for a tandem), change to any gear whilst moving without having to co-coordinate derailleur changes and no delicate rear derailleur arm to damage.

Frame size: Medium/Small+ with S+S couplers. The + gives extra room on the rear. This suits Pilots ranging from 5FT 6 to 5fT 10 and rear 5 ft 4 to 5ft 7 approx. Standover height at front 794mm, rear 731mm .

The tandem has been owned from new (2012) and has had light use. There is some light scuffing and the front top tube has a small dent.

Detailed specification:

• Shimano Deore BR-M590 V Brakes front & rear
• Hope Tech EVO V2 Tandem Rear Disc Brake (essential for safe and confident braking)
• Rohloff Speedhub 500/14 CC 14 speed gear hub 32h Black with DISC
• fitting inc. 17T Sprocket & Tandem Axle Plate
• Dotek Single Chainset 42T with 170 mm Cranks
• Thorn 130mm PCD 5 Arm Reversible 3/32 Inch Single Chainring - Black - 44T
• Brooks B17 Standard saddles honey with black steel rails, with coated nylon waterproof saddle covers
• Shimano PD-M520 SPD Pedals - front
• Shimano PD-A530 SPD Single Sided Touring Pedals - rear
• Thorn Expedition Steel Rear Cycle Pannier Rack
• Mini Map 1 Map Holder
• Topeak Turbo Morph Mountain Mini Track Pump with Pressure Guage
• BLACK Thorn 6061 Alloy Flat Handlebars & Bell
• Thorn MK2 Comfort Handlebars
• Ergon GP1-L Anatomic Grips
• Cateye TL-LD1100 10 LED Opticube Rear Light
• SKS chromoplastic 26in mudguards Black

Serviced by SJS at least once, Rohloff gearbox oil changed as necessary.

The Nov 2024 review carried out by BikeHikeSafari rated the Thorn Raven Twin (Mk3) as Best Tandem Bike – Overall