Thorn Nomad Expedition Bicycle Unboxing

Unboxing the Thorn Nomad expedition bicycle. Just a quick look at what comes with the bike when delivered. Full review later!

Expedition bike

Unboxing the Thorn Nomad bike

Anyone that knows me, or has been following  my travel blog for a while, will know that I have been looking to buy a new expedition bicycle for quite some time.

A month ago, I made the journey down to Thorn Cycles in Bridgwater, where I chose the one that I wanted built, and a few days ago, it was delivered to me.

As it happened, this week I was incredibly busy, and as much as i would have liked to have put it together straight away, things didn't work out for me. Still, patience is a virtue, or so they say, and after a couple of days, I go around to it.

Expedition Bicycle Out of the Box

I am used to bikes being delivered with the wheels taken off and put in the box separately, but in this case, the bike came with the wheels on – Even the tyres were pumped up!

Expedition bicycle well protected
 

Expedition Bicycle Accessories

It came with a number of accessories, of which I only know what half are for!!
 
Expedition bike accessories
 

Touch Up Paint for the Expedition Bicycle

This was a nice touch, if you excuse the pun, and probably gives you a pretty good indication of what colour the bike is!
 
Touch up paint for the expedition bicycle

SPD Pedals

I used these on my last trip, and they really were top quality. I hope to write a product review of them in a few weeks time.
 
SPD Pedals
 

Rohloff Hub

 
I have chosen a Rohloff Hub for my Expedition Bike. It's expensive, but well tested, and again, I hope to write a review about this in the coming weeks.
 
expedition bicycle
 

My new Expedition Bicycle

And here it is! My new expedition bicycle!  I am obviously going to be writing about this in greater depth, but for the time being, lets face facts – Its yellow!! Love it!!

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