I recently acquired a Thorn tandem to compliment the Thorn kiddieback tandem we already have :-)
Tis a nice thing – Reynolds 531, mix of XT and LX, S&S frame couplers…and weird front and rear leading link suspension!
It needs a bit of work, nothing’s broken, but it’s showing its age. Will be replacing front BB, saddles, bars/stem.
The suspension works, but is a bit clunky, I’m assuming it’s just a spring either side with a rudimentary damper on one side too.
Before I strip the springs and damper, has anyone ever seen or worked on one of these before?
There’s no online info about it as far as I can find. Joining the Thorn Bikes forum seems impossible (I tried before as well when I bought the kiddieback tandem, but it seems to be a closed shop. Maybe invites only?!)
Anyway, here’s some pics of it in all it’s weird glory!